Naganu Island Cheap Tour Special! Introducing prices, reservations, access from Okinawa and directions
Okinawa
・
Naha City
from
20 minutes by ferry
..
Kerama Islands
・Chibishi's
Naganu Island
is a scenic spot with white sand beaches and emerald green sea.
snorkeling
,
diving
popular such as
Marine Sports
other,
whale watching
There are plenty of activities such as
Cheap tours and sightseeing spots that you can enjoy on Nagannu Island
,
Access, accommodation facilities, etc.
I'd like to introduce!
table of contents
- 1 Let's go to Okinawa / Kerama Islands / Naganu Island!
- 2 A day trip from Okinawa / Naha is possible! What is Chibishi Naganu Island?
- 3 Access / Directions / Prices / Times from Okinawa / Naha to Naganu Island
- 4 Precautions and belongings when staying in Naganu Island
- 5 Facilities / equipment / rental available on Naganu Island
- 6 Play on Nagannu Island! Recommended activities
- 7 Naganu Island is only 20 minutes by ferry from Naha, Okinawa!
- 8 Editorial department recommended feature articles
- 9 Nagannu Island Frequently Asked Questions
Let's go to Okinawa / Kerama Islands / Naganu Island!
Okinawa main island It consists of about 20 large and small islands, about 40 km west of Kerama Islands Is a southern paradise with its own ecosystem and beautiful ocean. Kerama Blue The blue sea called, the coral reefs that spread there, and the area around the islands are breeding grounds for humpback whales, so the islands and the surrounding waters are Kerama Islands National Park It is specified in.
Kerama Islands people live in There are only five manned islands, Tokashiki Island, Zamami Island, Aka Island, Geruma Island, and Maejima. .. Other than that, it is a small uninhabited island, You can touch the beautiful untouched nature and the sea For this reason, it has attracted “savvy” travelers and divers.
Among the uninhabited islands, it is popular to be able to stay surrounded by the highly transparent emerald green sea and the bright white sandy beaches. Naganu Island .. Naha City Approximately 15 km west in a straight line from Okinawa main island It is one of the Kerama Islands closest to the island.
A day trip from Okinawa / Naha is possible! What is Chibishi Naganu Island?
Spread across the East China Sea Kerama Islands the easternmost island of Keise Islands Is called. Another name for Keise Island is the Chibishi Islands And this name is common. Chibishi has Kamiyama Island, Nagannu Island, Kuefu Island There are three islands and three atolls (circular coral reefs).
Naganu Island is a long and narrow island east at the western end of Chibishi It has a shape that extends horizontally about 1.7km west and about 200m north-south. With an area of 196,000 square meters, it is the largest of all Chibishi. The name "Naganne" comes from the Okinawan dialect of "long".
The island is made of coral sand (sand made of pieces of coral) and Characterized by a pure white sand beach .. The sea shines in emerald green. The transparency of water is high, Underwater tropical fish can be seen with the naked eye from the surface of the water About. snorkeling or diving is also popular.
Naganu Island is the country's largest breeding ground for migratory roseate terns, Sea turtle spawning ground But there is also. To protect the rare ecosystem Part of the island is an exclusion zone It has become.
Although it is an uninhabited island, There are rest cottages and restaurants, so you can spend your time comfortably. (Island facilities will be discussed later). again, Okinawa Good access from is one of the reasons for its popularity. A remote island that can be visited on a day trip from the main island of Okinawa It is attracting attention as.
Access / Directions / Prices / Times from Okinawa / Naha to Naganu Island
Naha City from Naganu Island up to 20 minutes by ferry .. There is a ship bound for Naganu from the passenger terminal building "Tomarin" in Tomarikou, Naha City. The nearest station to Tomari Port is Miebashi Station on the Yui Rail, and the port is about a 10-minute walk away.
The ship is operated by "Tokashiki Co., Ltd." Look for the blue flag that says Naganu Island .. You can apply for boarding by sea at the reception desk of "Tomarin" on the day, but as shown in the timetable below. Advance reservations are recommended as the number of buses is limited to one or two per day. is.
Especially during the July-September season, reservations can fill up, so Book early Let's keep it. The ship Official website of Naganu Island and website of tour company You can make a reservation from.
| From Tomari Port | Arrive at Naganu | From Naganu | Arrive at Tomari Port | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 flight | 9:20 | 9:50 | 14:50 | 15:20 |
| 2 flights | 10:40 | 11:10 | 16:10 | 16:40 |
If you make a reservation from the official website of Nagannu Island, you can choose the "Day Trip Free Plan", which includes boarding fees and facility usage fees, or the "Stay at Nagannu Island ★Uninhabited Island Stay", which includes round-trip boarding fees and rest house accommodation fees. Choose your favorite plan and make a reservation.
Prices are below. Compared to the off-season, the price will be higher during the July-September season. Outbound and inbound trips are set Please note that it is basically not possible to specify a return flight (return).
Estimated day trip fee:
Adult (12 years old and over) 5,800-7,400 yen
Children (4-11 years old) 4,800-6,400 yen
Toddler (0-3 years old) 500 yen
Island Rest House (Accommodation Building) Is from July to September Fully built early It can also become. Early application is recommended. In the case of accommodation, the ferry the next morning departs from Nagannu at 09:50, but if you pay a separate boarding fee, You can also change to a slower flight ..
Estimated price with accommodation:
Adult (12 years old and over) 17,000-19,600 yen
Children (4-11 years old) 14,500-17,100 yen
Infants (0-3 years old) cannot stay.
Precautions and belongings when staying in Naganu Island
Before visiting Naganu Island, check the following points.
Precautions on Naganu Island
- Boarding is not recommended for pregnant women
- Depending on the sea conditions, small children, people with disabilities, and the elderly may not be able to board the ship.
- I can't bring in food or drink
- Pets are not allowed
- Don't forget to take measures against sunburn, heatstroke, heatstroke and sunstroke
- The use of shampoo and soap is prohibited
- Both ends of the island are restricted areas
- Outside the swimming area must be accompanied by an instructor
by ferry
Naganu Island
It may shake while going to For this reason,
Boarding is not recommended for pregnant women
..
again,
Depending on the sea conditions, small children, people with disabilities, and the elderly may not be able to board the ship.
.. Ferries and island facilities are not barrier-free, so if you are physically handicapped or need special consideration, please contact the island's official website in advance.
On the island I can't bring in food or drink .. Buy drinks and food at the island's shops and restaurants. To protect the ecosystem Pets are not allowed ..
The island has a flat shape made of coral sand. There is no shade of trees, and it feels hotter than the actual temperature depending on the day. Things and in the sun Dehydration more than I expected It may have been done. Sunburn measures and heat stroke measures Is perfect, Diligent hydration Please do not forget. Especially to prevent small children from spending a lot of time at the beach Do not neglect measures against heat stroke and sunstroke let's do it.
To protect the beautiful nature and the sea on the island Use of shampoo and soap is prohibited It has been. To protect the environment, be careful not to generate garbage as much as possible.
It is a small island that you can go around in a day, but mainly for the purpose of protecting seabirds. Both ends of the island are off limits It has become. For this reason, sightseeing on the island is limited to the central part. The swimming area is also in the central part of the island. An instructor must accompany you outside the swimming area ..
First aid kits are available on the island, but if you are injured or have an accident and need special treatment Hospital in Naha city Will go to. Enjoy sightseeing and marine sports activities while taking care of your own safety.
For notes, please read the official website of Naganu Island.
What to bring in advance
- sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Toxidrome
- swimsuit
- rash guard
- bath towel
- cash
for sun protection
sunglasses
,
Sunscreen
It is safe to say that there is such a thing.
If you are worried about seasickness
Toxidrome
It would be nice to have a .
For sea bathers,
swimsuit
,
rash guard
,
bath towel
Get ready. Bath towels can also be rented on the island.
Cards cannot be used on the island, so
cash
be prepared.
Facilities / equipment / rental available on Naganu Island
No running water or electricity Naganu Island However, rest cottages and toilets are maintained so that tourists can stay comfortably. Let's see what facilities we have.
- toilet
- Palm house
- Rest cottage
- Dining terrace
- Rest house (accommodation building)
- camping area
toilet
There are two flush toilets for men and women in the center of the island, and one on the dining terrace.
Palm house
Palm house is mainly
A facility to stop by before and after swimming or diving.
There are showers, lockers, changing rooms, and a nursing room. The shower also has a hot water function and is popular with divers. Towel rental is also here.
Palm House also sells sunscreen, flip-flops, men's swimwear, goggles, buoys and sweets.
Rest cottage
On the northern coast of the island, in front of the swimming area, there are pavilions called Rest Cottages. It is recommended for those who want to spend a leisurely time as it is made to protect from the sun.
The fee is 5,000 yen (one-day tour, with 2 deck chairs).
Dining terrace
The dining terrace A place that serves lunch for day visitors and breakfast and dinner for overnight guests . The light meal menu includes french fries, fried chicken, hot dogs, Okinawa soba, and curry rice. Mineral water, various soft drinks, and canned beer are also available.
There are also drink vending machines on the island. If you are a guest and want a drink at night, please use the vending machine.
For more information on the food and drinks you can buy on the island, please visit the Food & Drink page on the official website of Nagannu Island.
Rest house (accommodation building)
The rest house on the south side of the island is an accommodation building for those who have booked a round-trip boarding ticket and accommodation plan "Stay at Nagannu Island ★ Uninhabited Island Stay".
The capacity is 2 to 3 people, and an additional single fee of 5,000 yen will be charged when staying alone. If you stay overnight, BBQ dinner and breakfast are included.
There are no street lights on the island, so
If you stay overnight, you can see the starry sky!
camping area
The camping area is for those who have booked the "Nagannu Island Camping Experience," a plan that includes round-trip boarding tickets, rental of tents and camping equipment, and three meals. Adults are 18,000 yen per night.
People who use the camping experience can bring in a specified amount of food. (cooler box / amount that fits within 10 liters)
Items that can be rented (umbrellas, snorkel sets, etc.)
- Parasols and deck chairs
- snorkeling goods
- floater mat
- bath towel
If you would like to use the umbrellas and deck chairs lined up between the rest cottage and the beach, please apply at the general reception.
Parasol
is 1,000 yen a day,
deck chair
can be rented for 1,000 yen per day. The set fee is 1,500 yen for 1 parasol and 1 chair, and 2,500 yen for 1 parasol and 2 chairs.
snorkeling goods can rent a 4-piece set of mask, fins, snorkel and life jacket for 1,500 yen. other than this, floater mat or bath towel can also be rented.
Play on Nagannu Island! Recommended activities
Naganu Island then You can experience various marine sports .. First, let's see what kind of things there are.
Snorkeling and diving
The clear water, the sea where tropical fish such as anemone fish live, Perfect for snorkeling and diving! If you are lucky, you may even meet a sea turtle.
From Okinawa by a marine sports shop snorkeling ・ experience diving tour is being held. In the tour, the instructor will guide you while considering the safety and level of the participants, so even beginners of snorkeling and diving can enjoy it with peace of mind.
For tours, snorkeling is around 2,500-4,000 yen and diving is around 8,000-15,000 yen.
In addition to renting equipment and experiencing snorkeling on the island, we also hold "boat snorkeling" accompanied by an instructor. If accompanied by an instructor, you can dive outside the swimming area.
Activity Japan recommended plan
Naha発・Kerama Islands半日snorkeling★2エントリーなので海中時間たっぷり★船酔いが心配な方に・揺れに強い大型船★写真＆餌付け無料★
★世界が恋するKerama Blueの海が広がるKerama Islands・無人島エリアでのツアー★「この海での思い出を最高のものにしていただく」思いで全力お手伝い★揺れに強い大型カタマラン船が船酔いが心配な方に人気★大切な旅で事故に遭わないことを第一に考える創業22年の安全対策店■子どもの目がキラキラ光るKerama Blueシュノ
【Naha発】Nahafrom30分で行ける楽園♪3時間で楽しめる♪6歳～参加OK！Kerama Islandssnorkeling半日プラン（おさかなふれあい体験付き！）
[1] A national park area rich in coral and tropical fish♪┗Experience points will be around the Chibishi waters of the Kerama Islands! The Kerama Blue sea is highly transparent and is home to many corals and tropical fish. Although it is a half-day plan, there is plenty of snorkeling time of about 2 hours, so you can play with tropical fish in the free fish contact experience! beautiful
Let's touch coral and fish as much as you want in the Kerama blue sea! In this plan, in addition to snorkeling, it is a great course that comes with one of your favorite marine sports below ♪ (banana boat, marble, U tube, monster tube, marine jet) For those who have never swam in the sea Pleasant staff to small children politely
The Chibishi Islands is a general term for three uninhabited islands (Kamiyama Island, Nagannu Island, and Quefu Island) made of coral reefs located at the eastern end of the Kerama Islands. It takes about 20 minutes by boat from Naha. Coral reefs are lined up in the pure white sand, and you can enjoy the natural art created by colorful corals.
sea bathing
Of course, you can swim in the swimming area of Naganu Island. Lifeguards check the safety of the swimming area. Although the sea is shallow, there are places where the water depth suddenly becomes deep, so let's swim with safety in mind. Swimming time is from 9:00 to 17:00 ..
Activity Japan recommended plan
[Okinawa / Naha] Landing on Naganu Island! Sea bathing tour
- 4.5
- (21 reviews and experiences)
Nahafrom船でたったの30分！東シナ海の楽園・Naganu Island上陸日帰りsea bathingツアー！真っ白な砂浜が広がるビーチでのんびり日光浴したりsea bathingorアクティビティーに挑戦したりと島での過ごし方は自由！Nahafrom一番近いKerama IslandsのNaganu Islandでとびっきりの休日を過ごしてみませんか..
Parasailing
Enjoy the view from the sky with a parachute while being guided by a boat
Parasailing
can also be experienced on Nagannu Island.
emerald green sea
Okinawa main island
,
Kerama Islands
can see Depending on the plan, the fee is 6,000 yen (8 minutes).
Activity Japan recommended plan
- 4.5
- (1 review / experience)
Let's touch coral and fish as much as you want in the Kerama blue sea! Swimming in the sea is not enough! For those who say, we also have a plan with an empty activity "Parasailing"! Let's enjoy the sky and sea activities that are very popular in Okinawa! [1] A national park area with abundant coral and tropical fish♪┗The experience point is Kei
Wake Board
Ride a board like a snowboard and go on the sea while being led by a boat
Wake Board
..
The sparkling emerald green waters of Nagannu will leave you feeling refreshed. At the wakeboard school on Nagannu Island, you can experience it for 4,000 yen for 15 minutes and 10,000 yen for 30 minutes.
Waterslide / underwater swing
Recommended for small children
Waterslides and underwater swings
is. The target age is 0 to 80 years old.
It is a tour sponsored by a marine sports shop from Okinawa, and you will go around Chibishi on a boat with water slides, swings and jumping boards. Adults can also experience snorkeling if they wish.
Activity Japan recommended plan
Naha発 半日【滑り台・ジャンプ台・海上ブランコ付きの船で行く,慶良間海域snorkelingコース】子どもfrom大人まで満足する事間違いなし★
- 4.7
- (20 reviews and experiences)
☆★☆★☆★☆★ 特典 ☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★【1】ウォータースライダー滑り放題！【2】海上ブランコ遊び放題【3】約４ｍ,ジャンプ台飛び放題【4】ドリンク,シュノーケル器材レンタル無料【5】安心のシュノーケルレクチャーサービス有り☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★【 ＯＰＧが選ばれる理由 】
Dragon boat (banana boat)
Ride a yellow rubber boat and proceed over the sea while being pulled by a power boat Dragon boat (banana boat) is an activity where you can enjoy the feeling of speed like a roller coaster and the thrill of falling into the sea. Wear a life jacket, so it's okay if you fall into the sea. The fee is about 1,500 yen (10 minutes).
Whale watching (held from January to March)
Every year from January to March, the Kerama Islands come from Alaska for breeding and parenting.
See humpback whales
can do. Humpback whales are known for their wide variety of water surface behaviors. If you're lucky, you might see squirting and peck flaps that hit your chest fins against the surface of the water.
You can make a reservation on the official website of Nagannu Island. There are no refunds for missed whale sightings.
BBQ (barbecue)
BBQ (barbecue) sets can be rented on the island. Ingredients such as meat and vegetables can be prepared locally, so visit by hand
BBQ (barbecue)
I can. If you are interested, make a reservation for the "Nagannu BBQ" plan from the official website of Nagannu Island.
The boarding fee and BBQ (barbecue) are set, and the price is 9,300-10,400 yen for adults (12 years old and over), 8,300-9,400 yen for children (4-11 years old), and 500 yen for infants (0-3 years old). .
Naganu Island is only 20 minutes by ferry from Naha, Okinawa!
20 minutes by ferry from Naha Naganu Island with good access. Facilities such as rental items for stays and rest cottages are also available. Comfortable even for first-time visitors to uninhabited islands I can spend it.
snorkeling or diving , Parasailing such as Marine Sports Also fulfilling. There are various plans, such as those that can be reserved from the Nagannu Island official website, and those that are sponsored by shops. There are many types of activities, so check reviews and check what you are interested in and apply.
Because you can fully enjoy it even if you visit on a day trip Recommended for uninhabited island debut you know!
*The information in this article is current as of June 2023.
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Nagannu Island Frequently Asked Questions
Q How to get to Nagannu Island?
A It takes about 20 minutes by ferry from Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture to Nagannu Island. A ferry to Nagannu departs from the passenger terminal building "Tomarin" at Tomari Port in Naha City. The nearest station to Tomari Port is Miebashi Station on the Yui Rail, which is about a 10-minute walk from the port. You can apply for boarding on the same day as the boat to Nagannu Island, but advance reservations are recommended as the number of boats is limited to 1-2 boats per day.
Q What activities are popular on Nagannu Island?
A Snorkeling and diving, where you can enjoy the ocean with highly transparent water and tropical fish such as anemone fish, are popular. If you are lucky, you may even meet a sea turtle. If you join the experience tour, the instructor will guide you while considering the safety and level of the participants, so even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind. In addition, you can experience various marine sports such as water slides.
Q Are there accommodations on Nagannu Island?
A There is a lodging building called Rest House on Nagannu Island. This is an accommodation facility for those who have booked a plan that includes a round-trip boarding ticket and accommodation. It is recommended to apply early as July to September fills up quickly. The maximum occupancy is 2 to 3 people, and an additional single fee will be charged for 1 person. The plan also includes dinner and breakfast. There are no streetlights on the island, so you can enjoy the starry sky!
Q Please tell me the precautions when going to Nagannu Island
A No food or drink is allowed on Nagannu Island. Purchase drinks and meals from the island's shops and restaurants. Also, in order to protect the beautiful nature and the sea, the use of shampoo and soap is prohibited. In order to protect the environment, try not to throw out garbage as much as possible. For other precautions, please read the official website of Nagannu Island.