I'm going. If you can get up to see it, it will be one of the most amazing things you will see in your life (not an exaggeration) - Weather depending. UPDATED 5/15 Iriomote is only about 10% inhabited. That means that we need to bring almost everything we need with us!! That includes cash, toiletries, etc. There are very few stores. Last time we were there, there were no ATMs at all. We will likely pay for the hotel IN CASH when we are there, so we will need to get enough cash in Ishigaki or earlier before we go. We are still looking into a way to pre-pay. We are hoping to do a snorkeling excursion by boat on the full day. Iriomote is even more beautiful underwater than it is above! We will be provided with wetsuits, snorkels and fins. We will also likely do a hike on the other day we are there. We can arrange the excursions at the hotel. Potential Hike: Kanbire-no-taki Waterfall (カンピレーの滝) Iriomotejima Guest House Mariud - 西表島民宿マリウド 984-14 Uehara, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1541, Japan +81980856578 Free shuttle service from Uehara Port - Call when you arrive NO PET (Plastic) BOTTLES ALLOWED!! Only glass or reusable thermos, please! Includes breakfast and dinner Barbour - 39,000 yen Slater - 30,000 yen – Beach Hotel Sunshine allows guests to use the pool and facilities for the rest of the day after check out!! Ferry from Uehara Port (Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル) Iriomote Island to Ishigaki There are two ferry companies. Which one we take depends on the schedule. (See below) Terminal Address: 〒907-1541 Okinawa, Yaeyama District, 竹富町上原553-1 (〒907-1541 沖縄県八重山郡 竹富町上原553-1) Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 Located in Misakicho District downtown Rie made reservations – https://www.ishigakijima-sunshine.net/ Beach Hotel Sunshine Location Confirmation: 3937794047 Reservation details via booking.com Check-in Check-out Your reservation Phone Contact Room 1 3 people Room 2 2 people Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 – eTickets (PDF): Ishigaki to Tokyo Economy 3h – We will get in late to Tokyo by plane from Ishigaki. Flight arrives at 10:10 pm. We will stay near the airport before leaving for Hakone first thing in the morning. Hotel: KEIKYU EX INN HANEDA - 京急EXイン羽田 Website: Address: 5-5-14 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan - 大田区羽田5-5-14, 東京, 日本 Phone: +81 3 3742 3910 Shuttle Bus from Terminal? TBD Rooms: July 26, 2023 Went sightseeing and shopping around Minato Mirai 21. Sarah and Ian got eyeglasses at Owndays optometrist at Mark IS mall https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/shops/681. Tried to go to Megmi Suisan kaiten sushi on the 4th floor in Mark IS mall https://neo-emotion.jp/post_kaitensushi/mark-is/. Since the pandemic, kaiten sushi is a thing of the past, so there was no sushi on the conveyer belt. Ian thought the place smelled bad so we left. Went to Kamakura Pasta restaurant instead, also on the 4th floor. David took more bread than he was allowed from the bread bar and was reprimanded by the bread lady, who rang a bell every time she brought out fresh bread. https://www.saint-marc-hd.com/kamakura/menu/kamakura/ https://www.saint-marc-hd.com/kamakura/shop/370/ After lunch we went to the rooftop of Mark IS mall and saw the garden. Patty went to doctor that evening at My Medical Clinic - Minato Mirai https://mymc.jp/minatomirai/. David and Patty went for prescription at Yokohama Station alone. Went back the next day because they gave her one too few antibiotic pills. Ian, Kyoko and Sarah had dinner at Bonno Restaurant near Sakuragicho Station. http://www.bon-no.com/ – Tenkubashi Station to Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama Keikyū Airport/Main Line - ¥440 - about every 30 minutes – We will definitely be getting new eyeglasses while in Japan, probably while we are in Yokohama. Prices are very reasonable, so you might consider getting some if you can find a style you like. The whole process takes about an hour. Minato Mirai 21 - Directly outside our hotel Sankei-en Kannai - Great restaurants and nightlife SkySpa - Massage and spa Yamashita Park - Waterfront park Taya Cave - At Josenji Temple Yokohama Bay Bridge Skywalk - Great views of the bay and city from the Yokohama Bay Bridge Bashamichi - Quaint street Isezaki Mall - Lively shopping and nightlife district Chinatown - Chukagai - Largest Chinatown in Japan – NEW OTANI INN YOKOHAMA PREMIUM Address: 〒231-0062 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sakuragicho, 1 Chome−１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい 〒231-0062 神奈川県横浜市中区桜木町１丁目１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい +81452100707 Check-in time: 3:00 PM American Express Record Locator: GXTGWR Barbour Slater July 27, 2023 Went to Hakone. Ian, Kyoko, David and Patty had dinner at Orange Concept tapas restaurant near Sakuragicho http://www.orange-concept.jp/ – – MAY GO 7/28 or not at all depending on the weather. Daytrip to Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashinoko (or next day, weather depending)* Hakone Komagatake Ropeway - spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding area. Stops at Ōwakudani (大涌谷, lit. "Great Boiling Valley") sulfur fields for good-luck Kuro-tamago (Black Eggs) Terminates at Lake Ashinoko and Mt Komagatake – – NEW OTANI INN YOKOHAMA PREMIUM https://www.newotani.co.jp/en/innyokohama/ Address: 〒231-0062 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sakuragicho, 1 Chome−１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい 〒231-0062 神奈川県横浜市中区桜木町１丁目１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい +81452100707 Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 12:00 noon American Express Record Locator: GXTGWR Barbour Slater – – Minato Mirai 21 - Directly outside our hotel Kannai - Great restaurants and nightlife SkySpa - Massage and spa Yamashita Park - Waterfront park Taya Cave - At Josenji Temple Yokohama Bay Bridge Skywalk - Great views of the bay and city from the Yokohama Bay Bridge Bashamichi - Quaint street Isezaki Mall - Lively shopping and nightlife district Chinatown - Chukagai - Largest Chinatown in Japan – NEW OTANI INN YOKOHAMA PREMIUM https://www.newotani.co.jp/en/innyokohama/ Address: 〒231-0062 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sakuragicho, 1 Chome−１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい 〒231-0062 神奈川県横浜市中区桜木町１丁目１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい +81452100707 Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 12:00 noon American Express Record Locator: GXTGWR Barbour Slater – JR from Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama to Kamakura Station then Enoshima Electric Railway to Hase Station Yuigahama - Fun and festive beach with minimal waves and beach bars and restaurants within walking distance from our AirBNB. https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-kanagawa/in-kamakura/spot-lj0002320/ – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44925716 KAMAKURA REAL OCEAN FRONT / 4min from HASE station Entire home/apt hosted by Matsu & Tak Check in Saturday, July 29, 2023 Check out Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Entire home/apt · 4 beds · 5 guests Confirmation code: HM9M2KNAB5 Cancellation policy : Free cancellation before 3:00 PM on Jul 24. Cancel before check-in at 3:00 PM on Jul 29 for a partial refund. Price breakdown/
Week of Jul 25th
SUNRISE!! - 5:45 AM*
July 23, 2023 Iriomote Excursions - UPDATED 5/15 - IMPORTANT INFO*
July 23, 2023 SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!
July 23, 2023 Sleep Iriomote*
July 23, 2023 Check out 10:00 am*
July 24, 2023 Ferry to Ishigaki*
July 24, 2023
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 24, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!
July 24, 2023 Dinner with Rie at Hitoshi Ishiganto Restaurant - 8:15pm*
July 24, 2023 Sleep Ishigaki (Hotel) - Check In 3pm*
July 24, 2023
ビーチホテルサンシャイン
907-0024, Ishigaki Island, Arakawa 2484
907-0024, 石垣市, 新川2484
PIN: 6652 (Confidential)
Monday, July 24, 2023 (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 (until 11:00 AM)
1 night, 2 rooms
+81 980-82-8611
3937794047-kq3e.k32b.3c5p.8vfx@property.booking.com
Max. people: 3
$230.00 (Excluded: 10 % VAT, 10 % Property service charge)
• Excellent breakfast included
• • Free cancellation until 11:59 PM on July 21, 2023
Max. people: 2
$164.00 (Excluded: 10 % VAT, 10 % Property service charge)
• Excellent breakfast included
• • Free cancellation until 11:59 PM on July 21, 2023 Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 25, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki Flight Ishigaki to Tokyo (Haneda) - 7:10pm departure*
July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023
3h Nonstop
Japan Airlines - JL974
Ishigaki
ISG
7:10 PM
Tokyo
HND
10:10 PM SUNSET - From Airplane During Flight - 7:32 PM!!!
July 25, 2023 Sleep Haneda*
July 25, 2023
WWD Yokohama Day 1
Check out 10:00 am
July 26, 2023 Train to Yokohama*
July 26, 2023
Get Eyeglasses*
July 26, 2023 Sightseeing Yokohama*
July 26, 2023
- Yokohama Air Cabin 🚠 The First Urban Ropeway in Japan
- Aka-Renga Soko (Red Brick Warehouse)
- Cosmo World Amusement Park - Ferris Wheel
- Yokohama Minatomirai Manyo Club (Spa)
- Osanbashi Pier - Very unique, great views
- S/PARK Museum - Sheseido Cosmetics Museum
- Yokohama Air Cabin (Ropeway)
- Nippon Maru - Tall Ship
- Bay Quarter - Restaurants & Shopping
- Sea Bass - Water tour
- Yodobashi Camera - B&H on steroids
The Traditional Japanese Garden in Yokohama
- https://www.skyspa.co.jp/english/
- Excellent views
- Ancient carvings in cave
- Amazing
- Introduction of Western Culture to Japan
- first gas lights, the first boulevard trees, the first ice cream, etc
- Masobyou - Taoist temple Sleep: Yokohama - Check In 3pm*
July 26, 2023
Superior Triple Room, Bay View
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
$168.75 per night/$506.25 total (72,321 points)
Superior Double Room, CityView
1 Double Bed
$126.27 per night/$378.81 total WWD Yokohama Day 2
Train to Hakone - EARLY START
July 27, 2023 Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*
July 27, 2023
Return Train to Yokohama
July 27, 2023 Sleep: Yokohama*
July 27, 2023
Superior Triple Room, Bay View
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
$168.75 per night/$506.25 total (72,321 points)
Superior Double Room, CityView
1 Double Bed
$126.27 per night/$378.81 total TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
July 28, 2023 Sightseeing Yokohama*
July 28, 2023
- Aka-Renga Soko (Red Brick Warehouse)
- Cosmo World Amusement Park - Ferris Wheel
- Yokohama Minatomirai Manyo Club (Spa)
- Osanbashi Pier - Very unique, great views
- S/PARK Museum - Sheseido Cosmetics Museum
- Yokohama Air Cabin (Ropeway)
- Nippon Maru - Tall Ship
- Bay Quarter - Restaurants & Shopping
- Sea Bass - Water tour
- Yodobashi Camera - B&H on steroids
- https://www.skyspa.co.jp/english/
- Excellent views
- Ancient carvings in cave
- Amazing
- Introduction of Western Culture to Japan
- first gas lights, the first boulevard trees, the first ice cream, etc
- Masobyou - Taoist temple Sleep: Yokohama*
July 28, 2023
Superior Triple Room, Bay View
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
$168.75 per night/$506.25 total (72,321 points)
Superior Double Room, CityView
1 Double Bed
$126.27 per night/$378.81 total TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
July 29, 2023 Leave by 10:00am - BEACH DAY!!
July 29, 2023 Train to Kamakura*
July 29, 2023 Beach Day/Night - Yuigahama*
July 29, 2023 
Sleep: Kamakura - Check In 3pm*
July 29, 2023
Check-in is anytime after 3:00 PM
Checkout by 10:00 AM
$244.50 x 3 nights = $733.49
Cleaning fee = $76.09
Service fee = $114.29
Total (USD) = $923.87
SUNRISE!! - 5:45 AM*
Iriomote Excursions - UPDATED 5/15 - IMPORTANT INFO*
SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!
Sleep Iriomote*
Iriomotejima Guest House Mariud - 西表島民宿マリウド
Check out 10:00 am*
Ferry to Ishigaki*
Uehara Ferry Terminal - Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!
Dinner with Rie at Hitoshi Ishiganto Restaurant - 8:15pm*
Hitoshi Ishiganto
Sleep Ishigaki (Hotel) - Check In 3pm*
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
Flight Ishigaki to Tokyo (Haneda) - 7:10pm departure*
SUNSET - From Airplane During Flight - 7:32 PM!!!
Sleep Haneda*
WWD Yokohama Day 1
Check out 10:00 am
Train to Yokohama*
Get Eyeglasses*
Sightseeing Yokohama*
Sleep: Yokohama - Check In 3pm*
New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
WWD Yokohama Day 2
Train to Hakone - EARLY START
Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*
Return Train to Yokohama
Sleep: Yokohama*
New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
Sightseeing Yokohama*
Sleep: Yokohama*
New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
Leave by 10:00am - BEACH DAY!!
Train to Kamakura*
Beach Day/Night - Yuigahama*
Yuigahama Beach
Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 248-0014
Sleep: Kamakura - Check In 3pm*