Recommended for summer trips!
Marine sports special feature to enjoy summer

Summer where you can fully enjoy the charm of the sea.
Special features include snorkeling and experience diving where you can enjoy the extraordinary world, and parasailing where you can enjoy the exhilaration.
We will also introduce recommended activity rankings and popular sightseeing spots for summer vacation!

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Updated: 2023/06/29

Activity Japan editorial department

Introducing popular tourist destinations where you can enjoy summer trips and marine sports.
Okinawa, which is the most popular summer travel destination, Kanagawa, which has many famous sightseeing spots, Chiba, which is quiet and has many surfing spots, and Shizuoka, which has good water quality and beautiful sea, have appeared.
It is full of activities that can be enjoyed in various situations such as families, couples, girls traveling, traveling alone!

I want to go in the summer! Popular tourist destination

Okinawa

Okinawa, with its beautiful beaches and sea, is a mecca for marine sports. Snorkeling and diving that you can experience at the sightseeing spots, Blue Cave on the main island of Okinawa and Ishigaki Island are popular. There are plenty of great deals on all-you-can-play cheap tours.

Kanagawa

Kanagawa is easily accessible from the city center and you can easily enjoy marine sports. Shonan surfing school is recommended for parents and children and beginners. Sea fishing in the Yokohama area is popular with a wide range of people, including families and couples with children.

Shizuoka

Shizuoka is easily accessible by car or train from the Kanto region. Hirizo Beach, which boasts outstanding transparency, is a popular snorkeling and diving spot. You can enjoy various marine sports such as flyboards and jet skis in the prefecture.

Chiba

Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Chiba is one of the leading marine sports spots in the Kanto region. Minamiboso is popular for enjoying sea fishing, SUP experience, and surfing. Katsuura is recommended for those who want to experience diving and snorkeling.

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Updated 2023/01/05

Okinawa Blue Cave is a popular tourist spot in Japan. You can experience the mystical sight shining blue and diving and snorkeling tours. A special feature on Onna Village, Ishigaki Island, and Miyako Island on the main island of Okinawa, where there is a blue cave. Introducing the location, access, directions, and cheap tours of the Blue Grotto. Full of hidden tourist spots and gourmet information from local shops!

Cape Maeda / Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour Popularity Ranking

2023/04/21 update

A special feature on the snorkeling experience tour held at Cape Maeda / Blue Cave, a scenic spot in Onna Village on the main island of Okinawa! Thorough introduction of useful information for booking experience tours, such as popularity rankings, recommended tours, rental items and prices. At the same time, check all the information related to Cape Maeda Blue Cave Snorkeling, such as "From when to when?", "Recommended time zone?", "From what age do children start?" let's go.

Okinawa Okinawa (main island) Blue Cave, Onna Village Snorkeling

Okinawa Blue Cave Diving Tour Popularity Ranking & Reviews of Recommended Shops

Updated on 2023/07/21

Special feature on Cape Maeda and Blue Cave Diving Tour in Onna Village, Okinawa Main Island! We will introduce useful information for reservations, focusing on popular tour rankings and reviews and reputations of recommended shops.

Okinawa Okinawa (main island) Blue Cave, Onna Village Experience diving (beginner OK)

Okinawaアクティビティおすすめ体験ツアー&人気ランキング

Updated 2024/04/08

Okinawa（本島・離島）のアクティビティ・レジャー・体験・遊び特集！人気ランキングやおすすめ体験ツアー、冬や海以外の楽しみ方など「Okinawaで楽しめる遊び」を完全網羅でご紹介！

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34 selections of remote islands in Okinawa! Summary of recommended tours & popular sightseeing spots

2022/06/24 update

This time we will feature the remote islands of Okinawa. Introducing 34 remote islands centered on manned islands and popular tourist spots. Explains the charm and characteristics of the remote islands of Okinawa, which are different from the main island. We will carefully select and tell you the location and characteristics of remote islands, classic & hidden sightseeing spots, recommended day tours and activities with a map!

Okinawa

July trip to Okinawa | What is the climate, clothes, and prices? Recommended activity thorough guide

Updated 2023/04/14

Special feature on Okinawa trip in July. A commentary on Okinawa in July, which is the tourist season of summer vacation, including precautions such as temperature, weather, clothes, and belongings. Introducing recommended sightseeing spots and popular activities! There are also points to worry about, such as prices and weather. Please use it when planning your trip to Okinawa in July.

Okinawa Okinawa SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Manufacturing/Handmade

Okinawa trip in August | What is the climate, clothes, and prices? Recommended activity thorough guide

2023/05/22 update

In August, we will deliver topics for traveling to Okinawa. It is full of information such as Okinawa's climate, the best clothes, and popular activities!

Okinawa Okinawa Water park Manufacturing/Handmade

Okinawa trip in September | What is the climate, clothes, and prices? Recommended activity thorough guide

Updated 2023/06/19

For those who are planning a trip to Okinawa in September (including Silver Week), we will tell you useful information carefully selected by the editorial department about weather, clothing, activities, etc.!

Okinawa Okinawa Canoe / kayak Marine Sports（海のアクティビティ）

Okinawa snorkeling recommended spots / experience tour popularity ranking

Updated 2023/11/06

Okinawa（離島を含む）のSnorkeling（スノーケリング）体験ツアー特集！おすすめスポットや初心者・子供from参加できる人気ランキングと合わせて料金（価格）や時期・シーズンなど予約に役立つ情報を紹介！

Okinawa Okinawa (main island) Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island) Snorkeling

Updated 2024/03/01

Okinawa（離島を含む）のスキューバダイビング体験ツアー特集！人気ランキングやおすすめダイビングショップ、青の洞窟や慶良間諸島、石垣島や宮古島など離島の絶景ダイビングポイントを紹介！

Okinawa Diving license acquisition

Kerama Islands (Kerama) Snorkeling Tour Popularity Ranking

Updated 2023/06/05

Okinawa Kerama Islands (Kerama) snorkeling experience tour feature! Introducing recommended, popular half-day, and one-day experience tour rankings that are highly satisfying from children to adults.

Okinawa Water park

19 best-known beaches in Okinawa! Introducing popular local marine sports & access information

2021/08/13 update

Introducing 19 recommended beaches in Okinawa by area, including northern, central, southern, and remote islands of the main island. It is attractive to enjoy various experiences and activities such as marine sports snorkeling, parasailing, and sea bathing on the beaches of Okinawa. We will also tell you about the features and attractions of the beach, popular tours and scenic spots, and access information!

Okinawa Okinawa

When does the sea open in the Shonan area? Recommended beaches and activities

Updated 2023/06/27

Special feature on the opening of the sea in Shonan in 2023. Kanagawa/Fujisawa, Chigasaki, Kamakura, Zushi, Hayama-machi, Hiratsuka, and Oiso-machi are the Shonan area, and we will inform you about the opening of the sea!

Kanto Kanagawa Shonan

Yokohama sightseeing recommended model course [1 day & day trip]

Updated 2024/03/01

A special feature on recommended model courses for sightseeing in Yokohama that you can enjoy on a day trip or a day trip! From classics to hidden gems, we will introduce attractions and activities in Yokohama and its surroundings. There are also scenic spots and delicious gourmet food that will raise the tension on dates and girls' trips!

Kanto Kanagawa Yokohama Ships, Boats, Cruising

Atami sightseeing model course [recommended day trip plan]

Updated 2023/06/21

A special feature on Atami, a resort area that represents the Kanto region! This time, we will introduce a model sightseeing course in Atami that is particularly recommended for day trips for girls and couples.

Tokai Shizuoka Atami/Hatsushima

Kamakura sightseeing model course Explore popular spots in 3 hours!

Updated 2023/10/04

Introducing the Kamakura sightseeing model course. Activity Japan carefully selects recommended spots where you can fully enjoy Kamakura in about 3 hours. We also provide easy-to-understand explanations of popular sightseeing spots recommended for beginners of Kamakura sightseeing for each route, so please use it as a reference for sightseeing in Kamakura.

Kanto Kanagawa Kamakura Glasswork/Glass Workshop

2022/02/14 update

Featured activities and experiences recommended in the popular areas of Kanagawa, Yokohama, Kamakura, and Shonan. We will also tell you about indoor and outdoor activities and experiences recommended for adult women and couples! Introducing other outdoor activities recommended for families with children and rare activities that can be experienced in Kanagawa. To make a reservation for a cheap experience in Kanagawa such as Yokohama, Kamakura, Shonan, go to Activity Japan!

Kanto Kanagawa Yokohama Manufacturing/Handmade

[Unexplored region of Minamiizu, Hirizo Beach] 2023 latest diving & snorkeling experience tour information! Fees, access, congestion forecasts, accommodation plans, etc...

Updated on 2023/07/07

Thorough introduction of "2023 latest information on Hirizo Beach" in Minamiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Focusing on introducing snorkeling with a ferry ticket and experience diving (for beginners) tour plans, we will approach how to enjoy Hirizo Beach, a scenic spot, such as how to access and when the sea opens.

Tokai Shizuoka Shimoda / Shirahama Snorkeling Marine Sports（海のアクティビティ）

When is the Izu snorkeling season? A thorough introduction to popular and secret spots and recommended experience tours!

Updated 2023/04/14

A special feature on the snorkeling (snorkel) experience tour in Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture! A thorough introduction of useful information for booking Izu snorkeling, centering on popular experience tour rankings of recommended spots such as Hirizo Beach, the unexplored region of Minamiizu. When is the time? and hidden spots? , how old is the child? What kind of fish can be seen? Check out the basic knowledge of Izu snorkeling!

Tokai Shizuoka Snorkeling

Izu sightseeing model course｜Recommended spots to visit by car and day trip

Updated 2023/05/19

Introducing the Izu sightseeing model course. Using a car, focus on classic and scenic spots that you can visit on a day trip in the Higashi-Izu area. We will also introduce recommended activities and experiences around the introduced spots.

Tokai Shizuoka Ito, Usami, Kawana

Shonan Surfing Experience School│Recommended for beginners and children (parents and children)! Popular lesson ranking with tool rental

Updated 2023/06/16

A special feature on beginner surfing experience schools held at Shonan surf spots! Introducing popular plans that allow you to rent wetsuits and surfboards.

Kanto Kanagawa Yokohama Surfing school

Kanagawa sea fishing │ Beginners, children, empty-handed OK! Popular experience tour ranking

2022/03/04 Update

Special feature on "sea fishing and fishing boats" in Kanto and Kanagawa. Introducing fishing information such as "Popular Experience Tour Ranking" and "Recommended Shops" that beginners and children can participate in by hand with fishing tackle rental.

Kanto Kanagawa Sea fishing / fishing boat

Chiba surfing │ Recommended experience school information for beginners with board rental!

2022/06/24 update

Special feature on surfing experience school for beginners in Chiba! We will thoroughly introduce popular lesson plans with board (longboard / shortboard) rentals held on the coast such as Kujukuri and around Ichinomiya. At the same time, let's check all the useful information for surfing for the first time, such as "Charm of Chiba surfing" and "Popular surfing spots in Chiba".

Kanto Chiba Surfing school

Thorough explanation of glamping in Chiba! 12 recommended facilities by location

Updated 03/10/2022

Special feature on glamping information in Chiba Prefecture! We will introduce carefully selected recommended facilities where couples, families and pets can enjoy together. In addition, we carefully select and propose activities around the facility! If you want to find a glamping facility by location, at Activity Japan!

Chiba Camping/Glamping/BBQ

Sea fishing and fishing boats in Chiba│Recommended tour introduction for beginners who can participate empty-handed by rental

2023/04/28 update

A special feature on sea fishing and fishing boat tours in Chiba! A thorough introduction to the fish (catch) that can be caught in the seas of Chiba such as the Pacific Ocean (Sotobo/Minamiboso) and Tokyo Bay (Uchibo), the timing of fishing, recommended sea fishing experience tours that you can join empty-handed including rentals, and plans that you can eat on the spot. . Enjoy Chiba sea fishing and fishing boat tours for family fishing, couples, large group groups, etc.

Kanto Chiba Katsuura / Kamogawa Sea fishing / fishing boat Marine Sports（海のアクティビティ）

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Activity experience ranking

In summer, there are many marine sports that children and seniors can easily participate in!
There is a wide variety of activities such as diving into the sea to see corals and fish, gliding over the sea to enjoy the sense of speed, and flying over the sea to enjoy the exhilaration.
Check out the popularity rankings and plan your summer vacation in 2023!

Snorkeling

Snorkeling to observe the underwater world with masks, snorkels and fins. It is safe for people who are not good at swimming because they wear life jackets. Ideal for those who want to enjoy marine sports casually.

▶ What is snorkeling? Explain the difference from diving!

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SUP / Stand Up Paddle Board

Standing on a stable board, SUP experience to enjoy a walk on the water while paddling. No special skills are required, and it is attractive that children and seniors can easily participate. Recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time.

▶ SUP (SUP) experience guide for beginners

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Experience diving (beginner OK)

You don't need a license. Experience diving for beginners. It is attractive to carry a tank on your back and enjoy the sea for a long time under the guidance of an instructor. Some people change their outlook on life when they see a world like Ryugu Castle.

▶ Basic guide for beginners and first diving experience

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Canoe / kayak

A canoe / kayak that goes slowly by paddling. It is a marine sport that can be observed even in the sea if the distance from the water surface is short and the transparency is high. Recommended for those who want to experience the feeling of liberation going through the ocean.

▶ What is the difference between canoeing and kayaking?

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Sea fishing / fishing boat

There are plenty of tours for beginners, and a sea fishing experience that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people from families with children to women's groups and couples. Once you experience it, you will be addicted to it, and there are many repeaters.

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Surfing school

A surfing school where you can receive professional guidance. There are also plenty of classes for beginners and parents and children. Since surfing has its own local rules, it is recommended to learn from an instructor who is familiar with the local area.

▶ Points for improvement that beginners of surfing should know

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Banana boat towable tube

An activity to tow a boat with a jet ski and glide over the sea. There are various tube shapes such as the standard banana boat. At first, slowly and gradually increase the speed, and you can enjoy a thrilling sense of speed.

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Parasailing

Parasailing where you can enjoy an aerial walk by towing a parachute wing like an umbrella by boat. You can experience it mainly at resort beaches such as Okinawa. You can enjoy the breathtaking view and the exhilaration of flying in the sky at the same time.

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