Ohara Port 大原港
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Ohara Port is Iriomote's main port and gateway. Boats from Ishigaki run to Ohara quite frequently. Iriomote has another port up north, but rough waters in winter can cancel boat runs.
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Approaching Ohara Port. Although its official name is "Nakama Port" (仲間港), nobody calls it that.
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Ohara Port, Iriomote. One floating dock.
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Ohara Port dock.
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Ohara Port dock built in 2002 after moving from the old location.
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Ohara Port dock.
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Tourist signs at Ohara Port.
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Ohara Port's passenger terminal is nicknamed "Nakamarin." Built in 2002 after moving from the old location. This is the main entrance from the street.
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Inside Ohara Port's passenger terminal nicknamed "Nakamarin." It has a gift shop. This building got flooded by typhoons twice in 2005 and once in 2009.
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Ticket counter inside Ohara Port's passenger terminal.
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Departure times for boats going to Ishigaki.
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Welcome sign.
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Boat ticket for Ishigaki Port.
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Tourists arriving Ohara Port.
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Local tour guides, car rentals, etc., try to attract the attention of arriving tourists at Ohara Port.
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Anei Kanko high-speed boat named "Paijima" for 181 passengers. We rode this boat from Ohara, Iriomote back to Ishigaki Port. ぱいじま
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Anei Kanko high-speed boat named "Paijima" for 181 passengers. We rode this boat from Ohara, Iriomote back to Ishigaki Port. ぱいじま
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On board Anei Kanko's high-speed boat "Paijima" for Ishigaki Port. The front of the passenger cabin has a space for luggage. ぱいじま
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On board Anei Kanko's high-speed boat "Paijima" for Ishigaki Port. ぱいじま
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Pretty smooth ride.
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Beautiful ocean between Iriomote and Ishigaki, part of the national park.
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Site of the old Ohara Port near the new one. The old port operated here until 2002.
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The old Ohara Port when it was still operating. Tour buses, taxis, etc., await arriving passengers.
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Southern Cross No. 5 boat at the old Ohara Port.
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The old Ohara Port, Iriomote.
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