update:2019.5.10

3 Ishigaki Island Diving Experience Plans! Introducing recommended tours from beginner diving, fan diving, and license acquisition courses!

Interesting words in this article: Okinawa Ishigaki Island Experience diving (beginner OK) Fun diving (license required) Obtaining a diving license

It's getting warmer these days, and I can't wait for the summer season. Many people may miss swimming on the beach or playing in the river. It's hard to throw away the refreshing river play in the quiet mountains, but in the hot season you want to enjoy marine activities to the fullest in the sea. And everyone should think, "I want to go to the beautiful sea with a magnificent view!" The first place that Japanese people think of when they hear "the beautiful sea" is the beach in Okinawa. Okinawa has a lot of beautiful scenery and attractive beaches. In addition, because it is a land with a high-value historical climate, it is a tourist spot visited by many tourists throughout the year.

If you want to fully enjoy marine activities in Okinawa, the transparency of the sea is higher than that of the mainland. Ishigaki Island ] Is recommended. One of the best tourist destinations in Japan Ishigaki Island Is a part of the Yaeyama Islands, which is located about 400 kilometers southwest of Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Since the climate is warmer than the main island of Okinawa, many people visit early every year before summer. It is popular because it is full of nature peculiar to tropical countries, such as the sea where colorful tropical fish swim and the beautiful starry sky that can not be seen in Honshu.

Ishigaki Island There are activities that you definitely want to experience when you visit. It is "snorkeling" and "diving" that dive into the clear blue sea. The beauty of the sea can only be noticed after diving. So this time, we will introduce a plan of experience diving where adventure and discovery are continuous, a diving tour that can obtain a license, and fan diving for license holders!

What is the attraction of Ishigaki Island diving?

Ishigaki Island Is a remote island of Okinawa that is especially popular among divers. In Okinawa Prefecture, it has the third largest area after the main island of Okinawa and Iriomote Island. Since both the temperature and water temperature are higher than the main island of Okinawa, it is also a popular secret that you can enjoy diving all year round.

By boat connecting remote islands from Okinawa prefecture Ishigaki Island You can go to, but you can also access by direct flight from major cities such as Tokyo and Kansai.

Ishigaki Island There are many points around the area that can be called very attractive to divers. With a wide variety of coral reefs and diving points where you can meet the big creatures "Manta" and "Sea Turtles", it is a sea that you will never get tired of even if you dive every day. Therefore, there are many diving shops and various diving tours are held throughout the year. Boat diving is the mainstream, and the diving spots that the shop guides are roughly divided into three areas.

The Kabira area of Kabira Bay, which is the most scenic spot, the urban area where there are many restaurants and easy to enjoy after-dive, and the northern area where there are few people even during the on-season. Same like this Ishigaki Island Within, there are various diving shops and points. Choose a shop that suits your taste and purpose and enjoy the dive!

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1. [Okinawa / Ishigaki] Easy! Experience diving in the sea near Taketomi Island (half-day course)

[Okinawa / Ishigaki] Easy! Experience diving in the sea near Taketomi Island (half-day course)

Marine Service Apollon Ishigakijima

Iriomote Island and other Yaeyama Islands (Yubu Island and Barasu Island)

8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

5.0
(1 review / experience)

Feel free to choose from morning or afternoon half-day Course ♪

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Equipment rental fee, insurance fee, drink fee
《Age of participation》
10 years old ~
"meeting time"
In the case of urban areas, we will pick you up at the hotel or designated place at the following times
　<午前> Around 8:30
　<午後> Around 13:15
* You can also come to the store by rental car
* Dissolution at the site after the course
* Depending on the accommodation far from the city, we may not be able to pick you up.
《Time required》
2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
Marine Service Apollon Ishigaki Island
* We will pick you up at the designated place

Taketomi Island is a small island with attractive old Okinawan villages and beautiful beaches surrounded by coral reefs. Taketomi Island is an island with a circumference of about 9km. Ishigaki Island It floats about 10 minutes offshore by a high-speed boat. Since it is located in Sekisei Lagoon, a coral reef that is often called "Japan's largest", a diverse group of corals is developing. Therefore, it is an island with a large number of diving users.

This plan is a half-day diving experience course where you can fully enjoy the coral reefs of Taketomi Island. Highly recommended for those who are new to diving! You can choose the time from morning and afternoon, and depending on the location, you can pick up and drop off at your accommodation. There are equipment rentals and polite lectures by instructors, so even beginners can participate with confidence ♪

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2. [Okinawa / Ishigaki Island] Boat fan diving (2 dives) (8: 30-15: 30)

【Okinawa・Ishigaki Island】ボートファンダイビング (2ダイブ)(8:30-14:00)

Diving School Umicoza

Ishigaki Island

14,300 Yen ~ (tax included)

4.0
(1 review / experience)

Departure every day to the manta ray that divers long for! The appearance of manta rays that spread their big wings and dance in the sea is incredibly magnificent and beautiful, and it is the appearance of nature itself. The sight of forgetting time is breathtaking. Unforgettable diving in Ishigaki! Enjoy the sea of Ishigaki with coral reefs and manta dives! From beginners to photo enthusiasts, you can enjoy it according to your level!

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Boat fee, guide, lunch, drink, 2 tanks, weight, facility charge
《Age of participation》
10 years old ~
"meeting time"
8:30 Shop meeting
Estimated end 15:30
* Advance reservation required for pick-up
《Time required》
6 hours or more
"The meeting place"
Diving School Umicoza
* Parking lot under the shop is available (for about 5 cars)
* Advance reservation required for those who wish to pick up and drop off

Kabira Bay Ishigaki Island It is a scenic spot in the northwestern part of. You can see the wonderful sea with high transparency and the color changes depending on the condition of the light. It is a diving point where you can easily enjoy the colorful tropical fish swimming and the wide variety of coral reefs. The lush green islands are scattered in the quiet bay of the waves and are designated as a national scenic spot.

This plan is a course that goes to the manta point that divers long for. Since it is a small group dive, menus are prepared according to each level. Experienced staff will carefully give lectures and guides, so even if you haven't dived for the first time in a while, please feel free to join us. Also, the beauty of Kabira Bay will surely satisfy even photo enthusiasts!

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3. [Get a C card for a minimum of 2 days] Let's start diving! PADI Open Water Diver

《Tour period》
March-November
<< What is included in the price >>
Experience fee / Rental fee / Insurance fee / Teaching material fee / Boarding fee / Drink / Consumption tax / Department course fee / Marine course fee / Lunch fee
《Age of participation》
15 years old ~
"meeting time"
Around 8:00
Around 13:00
* We will contact your mobile number by 18:00 the day before for pick-up time.
《Time required》
6 hours or more
"The meeting place"
We plan to visit our shop on the first day of the course.
* Free transfer to accommodation available for those who wish (city area only)
* Local gathering is also possible with a rental car

The "PADI Open Water Diver Course" is a course to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enjoy diving safely. You can learn in earnest knowledge such as diving planning and sea state judgment, and skills such as how to avoid troubles. Upon completion of the course, a "C card" will be issued as proof that you have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills as a diver. With this license, you will be able to dive without a supervisor. Within the training and experience you have taken, you can dive in the oceans around the world. If you want to be independent instead of experience diving, let's try to get a license!

By the way, this course can be licensed to divers in a minimum of 2 days of practical training. It is a great plan that includes all rental equipment in the price, so it is highly recommended!

In between dives, it will guide you to a popular spot called "Phantom Island". The "phantom island" that appears only at low tide is a beautiful place surrounded by the emerald green sea. There is no doubt that you will be fascinated when you actually see it ♪

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Finally

What did you think. Ishigaki Island The scenery and the blue sea give off the power to fascinate everyone. Originally a popular remote island, it has become more convenient to access and has become a spot for tourists to gather. You can dive and snorkel throughout the year, so it is recommended from early May to before winter. Even if the holidays are not according to the calendar, please come Ishigaki Island Please visit. It will surely bring you the best healing and activity!

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