update:2019.8.28

Go see the sea turtles! 3 World Heritage Site Yakushima Experience Diving Plans!

Interesting words in this article: Kagoshima Yakushima Experience diving (beginner OK)

August 2019 is just around the corner. The hot days have passed and I can hear the footsteps of autumn. Since the rainy season has continued over a wide area since the beginning of July this year, there may be people who say, "I haven't played in the summer" or "I haven't been to the sea yet." But don't worry. Even in September, Japan has leisure spots in the middle of the summer season. Water activities such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking and surfing are still popular in such tourist destinations.

A typical area is the southwestern part of the Japanese archipelago, which includes Kyushu and Okinawa. Since it is subtropical, the warm climate continues even after August, and you can fully enjoy a lot of marine sports. Especially in mid-September, there is a long holiday called "Silver Week", and many fireworks festivals and festivals are held. In other words, the southwestern part of this period is "hot" in many ways !!

Speaking of the most popular place in the southwestern part of the future, you will probably imagine "Okinawa" first. However, during Silver Week in Okinawa, the number of tourists from groups such as students and family trips tends to increase. Therefore, the sea is crowded and the cost is a little higher. The recommended place there is "Kagoshima Prefecture"! In fact, Kagoshima Prefecture is full of remote islands. As many as 605 islands belong to Kagoshima prefecture, which is the second largest number of remote islands in Japan. Yakushima The remote islands of the regions and Amami regions have unusual climates, with cold regions in the mountains and subtropical regions near the sea. Characterized by this wide variety of climates, it is also attractive that the natural environment is different in each region.

In this article, "30 minutes by plane from the mainland of Kagoshima. Yakushima ] Pick up! Yakushima Introducing the charm of and the diving tour plan that you can enjoy in the beautiful sea!

What is Yakushima?

Yakushima Is an island belonging to Kagoshima prefecture, and is famous for its Yakusugi forest and wild animals. Due to the influence of being registered as a "World Natural Heritage" in 1993, tourists have come to visit not only from Japan but also from all over the world. Inakahama Beach in the northwest, where loggerhead turtles spawn, is a popular spot among many divers. In addition, "Jomon cedar", which has been inhabiting since ancient times, has roots in "Miyanouradake" in the central part. It is said that this large cedar tree, which is one of the largest in the world, has been growing since the Jomon period, and it is said that it is over 7,000 years old if it is older than 3,000 years old. By the way, "Shiratani Unsuikyo" is said to have become a model for "Shishigami no Mori" that appears in the movie "Princess Mononoke" by Studio Ghibli. Partly due to the influence of this episode, "Moss Musu Forest" and "Taikoiwa" are crowded with many tourists every day.

in this way Yakushima There are full-scale trekking courses around the historic and fantastic world natural heritage, and diving courses where you can meet rare marine life such as sea turtles. You can also observe a variety of plants from the subtropical zone to the subarctic zone. There are also resort hotels, so you can enjoy a drive, hot springs, and gourmet food. Yakushima Is an island that is exciting just to be there!

Such Yakushima So, I carefully selected the plans that you can enjoy experience diving and fan diving! For Silver Week Yakushima If you are aiming for sightseeing, check it out ♪

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1. [Kagoshima / Yakushima] Experience diving with sea turtles (half-day course)<ライセンス不要>

[Yakushima・Experience Diving] You might meet sea turtles! Experience diving in the ocean of Yakushima (half-day tour) Free underwater photo service!

Yakushima Guide Club

Yakushima

9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

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For those who do not have a C card and want to start diving, enjoy the underwater world, or swim with fish and sea turtles in the water, feel free to enjoy the sea of Yakushima by diving. It is a course to have. After a brief lecture, you will actually experience diving in the sea of Yakushima. It's an island with a lot of sea turtles, so you can meet

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
* Guide rental (wet, fins, masks, equipment), insurance, tea, photography service, photo data
《Age of participation》
16-65 years old
"meeting time"
Morning course 9:00
Afternoon course 13:00
《Time required》
2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
Inn pick-up or Isso beach

Even if you don't have a license Yakushima It is a course where you can experience diving in the charming sea of. If you think that you have been interested in diving for a long time, please join us! You should be able to experience something a little different from the usual sea bathing.

If you swim with various fish and sea turtles in the water and fully enjoy the underwater world, Yakushima There is no doubt that you can fully enjoy the sea! After a brief lecture, we will dive into the sea, but an experienced instructor at the dive shop will carefully support you. Even those who are a little uneasy about swimming are okay. They will rent a digital camera that can be used underwater for free. You can expect this to look good on SNS that other people can't imitate.

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2. [Yakushima Diving] Fun Diving 2 Beach Diving (January-December)

[Kagoshima, Yakushima, Diving] Fun Diving 2 Beach Diving (No Equipment Rental) [Morning Event] Private changing facilities & hot showers available near the site

Dreamy

Yakushima

12,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Yakushima beach diving has few points, but it gradually gets deeper from the entry port, so if you are worried about removing your ears, don't worry. Also, if you are a blank diver and suddenly the boat is uneasy, it is also suitable for those who are uneasy. Compared to the boat point, the encounter rate of sea turtles is lower, but the rate of encountering sea turtles is considerably higher from autumn to spring !!

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《Tour period》
Year-round
《Age of participation》
10 years old ~
"meeting time"
8:00 am or 13:00 pm
《Time required》
5-6 hours
"The meeting place"
Local gathering (Please contact us if you would like to pick up and drop off)

This plan is recommended for those who have a C card but have little diving experience, or for divers with blanks. Yakushima Beach diving has few points and gradually gets deeper from the entry point. It is ideal for those who think "Suddenly the boat is uneasy ...". Yakushima The diving guide "Yumeko" will guide you from beginners to veterans according to your skills.

Rich in nature Yakushima Should have a strong image of trekking. However, due to the influence of the Kuroshio coming from the south, the transparency is more than 20m on average! Of course, there are plenty of migratory fish such as bonito, so you can fully enjoy the underwater world. From autumn to spring, the chances of encountering sea turtles will increase, so this is your chance!

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3. [Yakushima / Umiyama set] Jomon cedar trekking & experience diving 2-day course (regular fee 23,000 yen / person)

《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Pick-up, guide fee, lunch box (only on mountain climbing days), accident insurance, experience diving (1 dive)
《Age of participation》
10 to 60 years old
"meeting time"
The Jomon cedar course will be picked up around 4:30 (Miyanoura area).
《Time required》
6 hours or more
* Time required: Diving is half a day (3-4 hours) of AM or PM. Trekking is one day (all day)
"The meeting place"
Experience diving is picked up
・ 8:00 am
・ It is scheduled for 13:00.

Famous trekking course Yakushima If you come all the way, I want to climb a mountain! But playing in the sea is also hard to throw away!

This plan is recommended for such a greedy you. Take 2 days with the seamount set Yakushima It is a great deal to enjoy all of. If you want to enjoy both, the reservation procedure is troublesome. Therefore, Yakushima The diving guide "Yumeko" became the contact point and unified the arrangements ♪

As for the breakdown, on the first day, we will go trekking to Jomon cedar for about 10 hours, and on the second day, we will enjoy the experience diving by designating the morning and afternoon. It is said to be 7200 years old Yakushima Visit the biggest symbol "Jomon cedar" and experience the power spots. The next day's dive course does not require a dive license. You don't need to have diving experience. Divided into 2 days Yakushima Let's enjoy the mountains and the sea to the fullest!

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Finally

What did you think. It is especially popular among the remote islands of Japan. Yakushima I introduced. I didn't have much image of diving because the mountains called "Offshore Alps" are more famous. But in this article, Yakushima You know that there are some attractive diving spots in Japan. Some people are looking for underwater photography as well as fish watching. If you take a walk in nature such as "Jomon cedar" or play with all your might in the sea, your mind and body will be healed and refreshed. Take advantage of the benefits of a remote island and try to detox your usual stress!

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