FLOWERS January to early February: Cherry blossom season. March: Deigo in bloom. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY April to October: Sorkeling, Canoe, Waterfall watching, Cycling, Stargazing. FIREFLY November to January: Oshima-madobotaru (Pyrocoelia). March to late April: Yaeyamabotaru.
Access
Please leave a ship at Uehara Port,which comes from Ishigaki Island Port. From Uehara Port, bus service is available. There are around 10 (regular) liners. It takes 15-20 minutes from Uehara Port on foot or takes 50 minutes from Ohara Port by bus.