Yubu Island

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Yubu Island is a small subtropical garden island off Iriomote, famous for the water-buffalo cart ride that crosses the shallow strait. Official visitor pages frame the island as a botanical paradise with restaurant and shop services, timed cart departures from the Iriomote side, and notices for seasonal schedule changes or temporary closures. Tickets are handled at the mainland gate before boarding, and high-tide adjustments can shift the first departure. Confirm today’s cart timetable and any storm closures before you travel across from Iriomote.