Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

The Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park is located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is situated on and surrounding the East China Sea's Yaeyama Islands. Iriomote National Park was founded in 1972 and encompassed the islands of Iriomote, Kohama, Kuro, and Taketomi. The protected area was expanded to include Ishigaki Island in August 2007. The remote islands of this national park, famous for the Iriomote wild cat that lives inside its borders, are just breathtaking to explore. Some of the islands are surrounded by lagoons, and their crystal clear seas, as well as the subtropical fauna and flora that cover their low-lying interiors, contribute to the splendor of this untamed environment.

Wonderful views abound, and there are some sweeping vistas to be seen while hiking along the limestone cliffs that occasionally gaze out over the beaches below. In addition, cascades highlight the deep undergrowth with their beautiful melodies and the lovely image they produce amidst the trees. The beautiful Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park is enhanced by birds hovering overhead.

Location: Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa, Japan