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[Yakushima Snorkeling] I want to meet my longing sea turtle! Snorkeling tour to swim with sea turtles!

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Meal included
Pick-up & Drop-off
Solo participant
Charter possible
Operate rain or shine
Children welcome
Photo gifts
Video gifts

Possible number of bookings

1～6
Participating age

5Age ～ 70 Age
Duration

2～3 hours

Plan description

A snorkeling tour with the primary purpose of meeting and swimming with sea turtles! The clear blue sea of Yakushima nurtures a rich ecosystem, creating a rich paradise where various creatures, including sea turtles, live peacefully. Let's take a peek into the sea of Yakushima where sea turtles live peacefully!

Snorkeling tour to swim with sea turtles!

Yakushima is a world-famous "sea turtle island". Please spend a relaxing time with the sea turtles in the sea of Yakushima!

Get free photos and videos during the tour!

All professional-level photos and videos taken by the instructor during the tour will be presented free of charge after the end! Even when the number including videos is small, it exceeds 50, leaving a good memory.

Feel free to join at your favorite time according to your schedule!

In addition to the regular course starting at 8:00 and 13:00, we also offer 10:00 start and 15:00 start that you can participate according to your schedule and even on the day of arrival. Feel free to join the desired gap time!

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Selectable starting time： 08:00 10:00 13:00 15:00

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 3 days before the event date.
About cancellation	[Cancellation fee] If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, please contact us immediately. If the reservation is canceled due to the customer's convenience, a cancellation fee will be charged according to the following rules. ~ 4 days ago: You can cancel at any time! (Of course, there is no cancellation fee) 2 days ago / 3 days ago: 50% of the reservation fee The day before / same day / Unauthorized cancellation: 100% of the reservation fee [Refund] In the following cases, even if it is less than 3 days until the date of the event Even if you do, no cancellation fee will be charged. Full refund. However, we cannot compensate for expenses such as transportation expenses to the site at the time of cancellation.
About event termination	[Determination of cancellation due to weather and sea conditions] ▶ We will make a judgment as to whether or not the event will be held depending on the weather and sea conditions, as we are familiar with the local weather and sea conditions. [Judgment Criteria] ▶ The criteria for judging whether or not to hold the event is not the weather but the sea conditions. ▶ It is rarely canceled due to rain, but it will be canceled when it rains heavily and there is a possibility that visibility in the water may be poor. ▶ If the wind is strong and the sea is rough, it may be canceled even in fine weather. ▶ Yakushima is a huge island, and the weather and sea conditions in the south and north are completely different. Whether or not the event will be held will be decided based on the situation in the northern part of the venue. [How to confirm cancellation / contact date and time] ▶ In case of cancellation, we will contact you by phone as much as possible by the day before, but we may make a decision by looking at the state of the sea on the morning of the day.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～6
About duration	2～3 hours Required time: about 2.5 hours The above time is the total required time including pick-up and meeting, moving, lecture, changing clothes, showering, etc. The actual time in the sea is about 75-90 minutes, depending on the sea conditions and the customer's situation.
Operating period	2024/1/01〜2024/12/31 It is not held during the three months from December to February when the air and water temperatures drop. In addition, the course from 15:00 is not held in November due to the short days.
Assembly time	08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 ・Please choose the desired start time according to your convenience.・The start time is only an approximate time.・Although this time will be the meeting time, it may be around 15 to 30 minutes depending on the reservation status of the day, weather, sea conditions, etc.・If there is a change in the meeting time, we will contact you by phone the day before.・In addition, depending on the reservation situation, it is fully possible to start and end at a time other than the above according to the customer's wishes. Please inquire when making a reservation.
Booking deadline	until 17:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	Swimsuits, flip-flops, towels * Soft contact lenses are recommended for people with poor eyesight. Prescription masks are also available, but in that case please let us know your eyesight in advance.
About rental items	All tools needed for snorkeling (masks, snorkels, boots, fins, gloves, wetsuits) are included in the price. Life jackets are also available free of charge to those who wish.

Matters require attention	[Age-related notes]▶For families with small children up to the third grade of elementary school (infants and children aged 5-9) or groups including at least one person aged 65 or older (65-69), a "private tour" will be provided for safety reasons. For those who fall into this category, and for groups, please be sure to select "private tour" on the options selection screen when making a reservation. (Advance reservations required)▶People under the age of 13 (elementary school students) should generally not participate alone, but should be accompanied by an adult.▶People aged 60 or older must bring a signed health check sheet in the remarks column, regardless of their health condition. (Please see "Other special notes" below)
Other notifications	[About chartered tours] You can also charter the tour for an additional fee. If you would like to charter the tour, please select "chartered tour" on the option selection screen when making a reservation. (Advance reservation required) Charter fees are +8,000 yen per group for 5 or more people, +10,000 yen per group for 3-4 people, +12,000 yen per group for 2 people, and +13,000 yen per group for 1 person. [About transfers] ▶ The area where transfers are possible is the section from Nagata clockwise through Isminato, Miyanoura, and Koseda to Awa. Please tell us "I would like a transfer" when making a reservation. ▶ However, transfers may be difficult for the section from Koseda (Yakushima Airport) to Awa, and for Nagata, depending on the reservation situation on the day. Especially during busy periods, transfers are possible in the morning and evening, but transfers during the day are often difficult. Please inquire in advance about whether transfers are possible or not. ▶If you arrive at Yakushima by plane during the day and would like to be picked up, please take a bus to Miyanoura and we will pick you up at restaurants and souvenir shops in Miyanoura. [About meeting at the site] ▶It is also possible to meet at the site by rental car. ▶If you are staying at a distant inn or coming by bus, you can be picked up at Miyanoura. ▶The meeting place is "Ichiminato Beach Parking Lot" located directly north of the island. [Payment at the site] If you would like to pay at the site, only cash will be accepted. If you would like to pay by card, please select online card payment in advance when making your reservation. [Request to sign a health check sheet] If you are over 60 years old, have a medical history in the past, or have health concerns regardless of age, regardless of your current health condition, please download the "Diver Medical \| Participant Check Sheet (total of 3 sheets)" from the link below, answer each question honestly, and bring it with you on the day. Diver Medical \| Participant Check Sheet https://bit.ly/3Y8Q4pw ▶If you answered "no" to all the first sheets, you do not need to do the second or subsequent sheets. Please sign the "Participant Signature" at the bottom of the first page (or the guardian or legal guardian if you are a minor). ▶Even if you have proceeded to the second page, if you have answered "No" to all the questions, please sign the "Participant Signature" at the bottom of the first page (or the guardian or legal guardian if you are a minor). ▶If you have reached the third page, you will need to be evaluated by a doctor and get the doctor's consent and signature. In case of an emergency, we have insurance for our participants. This participant checklist is done at the request of the insurance company. Please answer honestly. Please allow yourself some leeway as a doctor's evaluation may be required.

Matters require attention

[Age-related notes]▶For families with small children up to the third grade of elementary school (infants and children aged 5-9) or groups including at least one person aged 65 or older (65-69), a "private tour" will be provided for safety reasons. For those who fall into this category, and for groups, please be sure to select "private tour" on the options selection screen when making a reservation. (Advance reservations required)▶People under the age of 13 (elementary school students) should generally not participate alone, but should be accompanied by an adult.▶People aged 60 or older must bring a signed health check sheet in the remarks column, regardless of their health condition. (Please see "Other special notes" below)

Other notifications

[About chartered tours] You can also charter the tour for an additional fee. If you would like to charter the tour, please select "chartered tour" on the option selection screen when making a reservation. (Advance reservation required) Charter fees are +8,000 yen per group for 5 or more people, +10,000 yen per group for 3-4 people, +12,000 yen per group for 2 people, and +13,000 yen per group for 1 person. [About transfers] ▶ The area where transfers are possible is the section from Nagata clockwise through Isminato, Miyanoura, and Koseda to Awa. Please tell us "I would like a transfer" when making a reservation. ▶ However, transfers may be difficult for the section from Koseda (Yakushima Airport) to Awa, and for Nagata, depending on the reservation situation on the day. Especially during busy periods, transfers are possible in the morning and evening, but transfers during the day are often difficult. Please inquire in advance about whether transfers are possible or not. ▶If you arrive at Yakushima by plane during the day and would like to be picked up, please take a bus to Miyanoura and we will pick you up at restaurants and souvenir shops in Miyanoura. [About meeting at the site] ▶It is also possible to meet at the site by rental car. ▶If you are staying at a distant inn or coming by bus, you can be picked up at Miyanoura. ▶The meeting place is "Ichiminato Beach Parking Lot" located directly north of the island. [Payment at the site] If you would like to pay at the site, only cash will be accepted. If you would like to pay by card, please select online card payment in advance when making your reservation. [Request to sign a health check sheet] If you are over 60 years old, have a medical history in the past, or have health concerns regardless of age, regardless of your current health condition, please download the "Diver Medical | Participant Check Sheet (total of 3 sheets)" from the link below, answer each question honestly, and bring it with you on the day. Diver Medical | Participant Check Sheet https://bit.ly/3Y8Q4pw ▶If you answered "no" to all the first sheets, you do not need to do the second or subsequent sheets. Please sign the "Participant Signature" at the bottom of the first page (or the guardian or legal guardian if you are a minor). ▶Even if you have proceeded to the second page, if you have answered "No" to all the questions, please sign the "Participant Signature" at the bottom of the first page (or the guardian or legal guardian if you are a minor). ▶If you have reached the third page, you will need to be evaluated by a doctor and get the doctor's consent and signature. In case of an emergency, we have insurance for our participants. This participant checklist is done at the request of the insurance company. Please answer honestly. Please allow yourself some leeway as a doctor's evaluation may be required.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 Let's swim with sea turtles on Yakushima! の画像

Let's swim with sea turtles on Yakushima! Yakushima is an island where you can easily realize your favorite turtle swim.

Swim alongside sea turtles! Sea turtles often rise near the surface of the water so you can swim with them!

Impressive to swim together! The memories of a leisurely swim with sea turtles will remain in your heart. .. ..

プランの魅力 Yakushima is an island of sea turtles! の画像

Yakushima is an island of sea turtles! I often encounter sea turtles even in snorkeling!

Sea turtle breathing Sea turtles frequently rise to the surface. This is to take a breather.

プランの魅力 Sea turtles swimming on the bottom of the water の画像

Sea turtles swimming on the bottom of the water Chasing sea turtles swimming on the bottom of the water from the surface. .. ..

プランの魅力 The blue sea that goes on forever! の画像

The blue sea that goes on forever! The sea of Yakushima is one of the most transparent in Japan!

It's getting so close! Sea turtles on Yakushima are very friendly! Even if there are people, they will come closer without any problems. .. ..

Share the fun with everyone! Sea turtles observed by everyone! There is no doubt that the topic will be exciting even after it goes up!

Time with sea turtles Time with sea turtles flows slowly. .. ..

プランの魅力 Sea turtles coming up to breathe の画像

Sea turtles coming up to breathe A chance to take a commemorative photo when you come to breathe!

I'm getting so close! Sea turtles on Yakushima are friendly! It is a symbol of peace. .. ..

プランの魅力 Children can enjoy it together! の画像

Children can enjoy it together! Snorkeling can be enjoyed by the whole family!

プランの魅力 Outstanding transparency! Outstanding blue! の画像

Outstanding transparency! Outstanding blue! Sea turtles can be seen clearly even from the surface of the water in the blue and transparent sea!

プランの魅力 Don't touch the sea turtles! ^^; の画像

Don't touch the sea turtles! ^^; Sea turtles get closer enough to touch, but let's not touch them ~ (^^)

Ah! !! !! Sea turtle! !! !! Suddenly, I found a sea turtle eating just below! A moment of surprise. .. ..

Sea turtles there! Sea turtles swim just below them so that they can be reached.

Big sea turtles too! Basically, the sea turtles that live in the coastal areas are still mostly small, but sometimes large migratory sea turtles!

プランの魅力 Take a commemorative photo with everyone! の画像

Take a commemorative photo with everyone! We take about 50-100 photos and videos during the tour and give them away for free after the tour!

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