Nagura Anparu
名蔵アンパル24°24′ N 124°09′ EMangroveGood with kids
Nagura Anparu is a Ramsar-listed mangrove and tidal-flat wetland at the mouth of the Nagura River on Ishigaki's west coast, and the coast road crosses it on a sandbar between town and Kabira. Low tide shows its crabs and birds best.
Anparu is the local name for the lagoon behind a 2 km sandbar at the head of Nagura Bay, where six species of mangrove grow and fiddler crabs work the mud at low tide. Japan made it a national wildlife protection area in 2003 and it joined the Ramsar list in November 2005. Since 2007 it has formed part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.
The coast road runs along the sandbar, so a rider crosses the whole wetland on the way to Kabira. Ishigaki City's tourism site points to the car park north of Nagura Ohashi bridge for nature watching from the bank, and canoe tours go deeper in.
Worth knowing
- Check a tide table and come within a couple of hours of low water.
- Yaima-mura and its drive-in sit on the hill just inland.
FAQ
Quick answers about Nagura Anparuよくある質問
Is Nagura Anparu a Ramsar site?
Yes. Nagura Anparu joined the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance in November 2005 and lies inside Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.
Where do you park for Nagura Anparu?
At the car park on the north side of Nagura Ohashi bridge, according to Ishigaki City's tourism site.
How long do you need at Nagura Anparu?
Plan about 45 minutes at Nagura Anparu.
Can you get to Nagura Anparu by bike?
The coast road crosses the wetland on a 2 km sandbar with two bridges called Nagura Ohashi and Nagura Kobashi, on the west-side route between town and Kabira.
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