Kamiji and Shimoji.
Panari sits between Kuroshima and Iriomote. Its two islands and the water between them give the name its meaning. Kamiji and Shimoji are connected by a shallow coral landscape, whose appearance changes with the tide.
That geography is context for understanding the place, not a route to follow independently. Leave navigation, landing points and the day's access to the people arranging your visit.
Remember the pottery history.
Panari-yaki is the local pottery associated with a period when more people lived on Kamiji. It gives a glimpse of the island's history alongside the sea and landscape you see from the boat.
An interest in this history can begin with questions for a knowledgeable guide. Do not assume a workshop, collection or demonstration is operating on the island today, and leave any objects or fragments in place.
Choose the excursion before the day.
There is no regular public ferry to Aragusuku. An arranged boat excursion from a nearby island is the practical starting point. Ask what the trip includes, where it departs, whether time ashore is planned and what happens if weather prevents the visit.
Some excursions focus on the water, others include island time. Choose one that fits your interests and experience, and discuss any diving or snorkelling before booking. Confirm the whole return journey with the operator because Panari is not practical as an unplanned independent stop.
Visit where you are welcome.
A place with few people is not an open visitor site. Let the guide explain which areas are appropriate for the group, and keep homes, sacred places and any closed paths outside your route. Ask before photographing people or community spaces.
Bring what the organiser recommends and take your belongings and rubbish back with you. Panari works best as one deliberately arranged experience, with the visit shaped by local permission and the sea on the day.