Which is recommended in Yaebise, snorkeling or diving? Thorough comparison of popular experience tours!

Which is recommended in Yaebise, snorkeling or diving? Thorough comparison of popular experience tours!
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

On this page, you can see Japan's largest group of coral reefs on Okinawa's remote island Miyakojima. Yabiji ” is a special feature!

Two major activities held at Yabishi " snorkeling "and" experience diving We will thoroughly compare the features such as tour contents and fees.

In addition, how to get there, how to access, activities you can enjoy, etc. Check all the information about Yaebishi Let's do it.

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On the sea kayak tour, you will go deep inside the Sado version of the “Blue Cave” (Ryuodo), the largest natural lava cave on Sado Island, which can only be entered by sea kayak. can do. You can take a nap on a jari made of lava and enjoy lava baths that are very popular with women. You can also see pillow lava.

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What is Yabiji? Which is recommended in Yaebise, snorkeling or diving? Thorough comparison of popular experience tours!

One of the marine spots representing Okinawa's remote island Miyakojima, which is said to have "the most beautiful sea in the Orient" Yabiji ”.

" What is Yaebise? "or" What kind of spot is Yaebise? I think there are many people who want to know the outline such as ".

Yabiji is a sea area about 15 km off the northern coast of Miyako Island. Japan's largest tabular coral reef group and a natural monument of Japan It is a designated spot.

It has a vast area of ​​about 17km from north to south and about 6.5km from east to west. Formed by more than 100 types of coral reefs will be

The dynamic coral reef group " Japan's Great Barrier Reef It is also called "," and various marine life such as colorful fish live in the surrounding area.

Yaebishi (Yabiji) as a playfield Activity experience tours such as "snorkeling" and "scuba diving" are held and popular to collect.

How to get to Yaebishi

As I mentioned earlier, the best places to see Yaebishi are Approximately 15 km off the north coast of Miyako Island .

From Miyako Island, it takes about 40 minutes from Hirara Port and about 20 minutes from Ikema Island. Must be accessed by ship/boat increase.

To reach Yaebishi and enjoy the activities Must participate in experience tours such as snorkeling and diving .

Connects Miyakojima mainland and Yaebishi Ferry boats and regular services (ships, ferries, etc.) are not in service. so be careful.

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in Miyakojima tourism "Yabiji", a famous place for marine activities .

To fully enjoy the Yabiji, Which is better snorkeling or diving? "Isn't there a lot of people who are worried about choosing a tour?

From here, Features of snorkeling and diving I will introduce you.

Features of Yabiji snorkeling

Which is recommended in Yaebise, snorkeling or diving? Thorough comparison of popular experience tours!

The most popular event as an activity to fully enjoy Yaebishi is " Snorkeling (snorkel) "is.

The charm of snorkeling is the minimum necessary Enjoy Yabiji with only simple tools what you can do.

Also, it does not require any special technology Beginners as well as small children (over 5 years old) can participate It is also attractive that tours are held.

If you are confident in swimming, dive into the sea with snorkeling equipment "Skin diving" experience tour is also recommended is.

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Yaebise Skin Diving Experience Tour Recommended Plan

[Miyakojima, Yabiji] ☆ Drone photography & high-quality underwater camera rental free ☆ Yabiji skin diving tour!

Marlin Miyakojima
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
15,500 circle 12,500 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!

***Make a lifetime of memories on the world's most beautiful sea in Japan***Marlin's reliable captain, who was born and raised on Miyakojima, will guide you to the best points of the day, mainly around Yaebashi, around Ikema Island and Ogami Island. Masu. We are a “Maruyu” marine leisure provider with excellent safety measures certified by the Okinawa Prefecture Public Safety Commission! ☆Free rental of 1 underwater camera (data only) per group

Yaebise Skin Diving Tour

Onebreath Irabu
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
14,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (13 reviews and experiences)

40 minutes by boat from Irabu Island! It is a skin diving course in Yaebise, which has one of the largest coral reefs in Japan! It's like paradise! Relax at the best points of the day, such as beautiful coral reef points, points with lots of fish, fish reefs, sunken ships, and sandy areas within 6 hours

Features of Yabiji Diving

Which is recommended in Yaebise, snorkeling or diving? Thorough comparison of popular experience tours!

For those who want to fully enjoy the sea of ​​Yaebishi and Miyakojima, the recommended activity is " scuba diving "is.

At Yabiji, even inexperienced people can participate. experience diving ” and “ for licensed divers fun diving ” tour is being held.

A unique topography in the sea near Miyakojima, where colorful tropical fish and sea turtles live. Superb view diving experience Please enjoy!

in short, Snorkeling is recommended for those who want to enjoy it casually, and diving is recommended for those who want to experience the charm of the sea more seriously. is.

whichever tour You can fully feel the charm of Yabiji .

Suitable for couples, families with children, friends, etc. Choose your favorite plan according to the scene will do.

Yaebishi snorkeling and experience diving tour data comparison Which is recommended in Yaebise, snorkeling or diving? Thorough comparison of popular experience tours!

I think that you have understood the characteristics of each of the snorkeling and diving experience tours.

From here, based on the plan data posted on Activity Japan Compare data such as the lowest price for experience tours and the age range for participation I will continue.

snorkeling experience diving
charge price From 9,000 yen (tax included) per person From 11,000 yen (tax included) per person
participation age 5 years old ~ (generally 1st grade or older) From 10 years old (mostly 1st grade junior high school students and above)
required time 2 hours to 3 hours or more 2 hours to 3 hours or more
equipment rental can be can be
Video/photography can be can be

No matter which experiential tour, Boat boarding fee and guide/instructor accompaniment fee are included. .

again, Rental fee for necessary equipment is included. So, participants can participate empty-handed if they have the tools necessary for swimming, such as swimsuits, towels, and changing clothes.

Yabiji Snorkeling Tour Recommended Plan

[Okinawa Miyakojima] Yaebishi Snorkeling

MARINE SHOP YABIZI
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
10,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.6
  • (81 reviews and experiences)

When you come to Miyakojima, let's go to Yaebishi, a nationally designated natural monument.

A local captain will guide you on a boat snorkel tour to Yabiji, Miyako Island and Irabu Island! Drone footage and all tour photos will be included as a gift!

Irabu Island Marine Guide Mahalo
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
11,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (74 reviews and experiences)

We offer safe and fun snorkeling tours in the ocean of Miyakojima! All of our staff are PADI snorkel guides, and many of our guides have years of experience. Another feature of our company is that we have several guides who are natives of the island, including the captain who was born and raised on the island, so we want our customers to fully enjoy Miyakojima.

[Okinawa/Miyakojima] Take a peek at the beautiful sea around Miyakojima with a boat snorkel!

Diving service Hekikai
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
11,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.4
  • (6 reviews/testimonials)

A snorkeling tour to see the coral and tropical fish of Irabu Island's Blue Cave and Yaebishi. The instructor will support you so that even beginners can feel at ease. The holding point is left to you. We will guide you to the recommended places by looking at the state of the sea at that time. If there is an area you would like to visit, please consult with us in advance.

[Blue Cave + Yaebiji] Snorkeling ★ Duration 5 hours ★ Guided by a captain from Irabu Island! Free photos and drone videos! Free wetsuit rental ♪

Irabu Island Tour Makana
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
14,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.6
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[Blue Cave + Yabiji Tour] ☆ Enjoy snorkeling in the sea of Irabu Island! We will also guide you to the popular Yabiji ★ \ Beginners and children welcome / Free photos and drone videos! Free wetsuit rental! [Blue Cave] 5 minutes by boat from Sarahama Port! Grab a light and go into the pitch black cave...there is a fantastic blue world...☆ Born in Irabu Island

Yabiji Diving Tour Recommended Plan

[Okinawa Miyakojima] Experience diving at Yaebise (1 dive: underwater photography, with snorkel)

MARINE SHOP YABIZI
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
15,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (16 reviews and testimonials)

For those who are completely new or do not have a license, we will guide you to the underwater world that you could not see with snorkeling.

[Okinawa/Miyakojima] Participation is OK if you have a swimsuit! Experience diving half-day boat

Blue Forest Miyakojima (Blue Forest)
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
18,500 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (5 reviews and testimonials)

Experience diving in the sea of ​​Miyakojima. A simple half-day menu at Yabiji, a large coral reef floating off the coast of Ikema Island. Experience diving is a marine sport that is easy to challenge even for beginners because it is carried out one-on-one with an instructor. You can enjoy the sea of ​​Yaebise in combination with snorkeling. Accident-free for more than 15 years since its opening, various marine-related licenses

[Okinawa/Miyakojima] 2 boat fun diving to enjoy Miyako blue and dynamic terrain! ◆One person participation/Beginners also welcome/Underwater photo included/License required◆

Miyakojima Diving Aquatic Adventure
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
16,500 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (11 reviews and experiences)

We will take you on a comfortable large diving boat built in 2023, and take you to two points on a half-day course focusing on the dynamic terrain of Miyako Island. The diving boat is spacious and has two toilets, one for women only and one for both men and women, hot showers and changing rooms. In Miyako Island, from around spring when the south wind blows to early autumn, the diving points on the Irabu Island side are

[Miyakojima] Yabiji Experience Diving & Snorkeling! ☆Drone photography & high-quality underwater camera free rental☆ A half-day plan to enjoy♪

Marlin Miyakojima
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
20,000 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.9
  • (9 reviews and experiences)

We will guide you to the best spots of the day, such as around Ikema Island and Ogami Island, focusing on Yaebiji. We are a "safety measures excellent marine leisure provider (Maru-yu)" certified by the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission! {Drone photography & high-resolution underwater camera free rental & all shooting data as a gift} What's more, all photos taken by the staff will also be given as a gift♪ [Time schedule example: Morning]

Yabiji Activity Experience Tour Popularity Ranking

Finally, based on Activity Japan's latest reservation data " Activity experience tour popularity ranking of Yabiji ” will be introduced.

Held at scenic spots that represent Miyakojima Popular tours such as "snorkeling" and "experience diving" ranked high doing.

Including tour contents and experience fee (price), Reputation based on reviews and testimonials Please use it as a reference to compare and consider plan selection.


POINT!
Many reservations and inquiries are expected for each plan during long vacation seasons such as Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, and Silver Week. We recommend that you check the availability of the schedule and make early reservations.
1 rank

A local captain will guide you on a boat snorkel tour to Yabiji, Miyako Island and Irabu Island! Drone footage and all tour photos will be included as a gift!

Irabu Island Marine Guide Mahalo
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
11,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (74 reviews and experiences)

We offer safe and fun snorkeling tours in the ocean of Miyakojima! All of our staff are PADI snorkel guides, and many of our guides have years of experience. Another feature of our company is that we have several guides who are natives of the island, including the captain who was born and raised on the island, so we want our customers to fully enjoy Miyakojima.

2 rank

Yabiji Sea Snorkeling ☆ A Japanese Natural Monument ☆ Includes drinks and snacks ♪ Free photography with drones and high-resolution underwater cameras ★ Guided by the best staff!!

Cheerful Miyakojima
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
15,000 circle 13,000 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.9
  • (62 reviews/testimonials)

◆◆ | Cheerful Miyakojima Declaration of the safest shop in Japan |◆◆ Depart now for a “safe and secure” Yaebashi tour on board the new ship Cheerful, which was completed in the spring of 2022! Our experienced staff, who have honed their skills in the field for many years, will guide you on the tour. Our Yaebashi Tour is conducted by BSAC instructors.

3 rank

[Miyakojima] The shortest route to Yaebiji - sailing from Ikema Island! We are confident in drone photography and photo data! Yabiji half-day snorkeling in one of Japan's largest coral reefs (small group size)

Groovy Blue
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
13,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (6 reviews/testimonials)

This is a very popular boat snorkel tour that will take you to Yaebisho, one of the largest coral reefs in Japan! We will guide you in small groups, so it is recommended for those who are not used to boats, beginners, and families with children! ★We specialize in drone photography and underwater photography, and this tour is very popular with friends, couples, and families! ★All snorkel equipment is free

4 rank

[Blue Cave + Yaebiji] Snorkeling ★ Duration 5 hours ★ Guided by a captain from Irabu Island! Free photos and drone videos! Free wetsuit rental ♪

Irabu Island Tour Makana
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
14,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.6
  • (39 reviews and experiences)

[Blue Cave + Yabiji Tour] ☆ Enjoy snorkeling in the sea of Irabu Island! We will also guide you to the popular Yabiji ★ \ Beginners and children welcome / Free photos and drone videos! Free wetsuit rental! [Blue Cave] 5 minutes by boat from Sarahama Port! Grab a light and go into the pitch black cave...there is a fantastic blue world...☆ Born in Irabu Island

5 rank

Same-day reservations welcome! No.1 in popularity ★ Yaebiji snorkeling tour {Drone photography & high-resolution underwater camera free rental & all photo data gifted}

Marlin Miyakojima
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
14,500 circle 11,500 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 5.0
  • (13 reviews and experiences)

***Make lifelong memories in the most beautiful sea in Japan***A reliable captain from Miyakojima will guide you to the best spots of the day, such as Yaebiji and the area around Ikema Island and Ogami Island. We are a "Safety Measures Excellent Marine Leisure Provider (Maru-Yu)" certified by the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission! ☆Free rental of one underwater camera (data only) per group & drone photography plan

6 rank

[Okinawa/Miyakojima] Feel free to try! Yabiji half-day boat snorkeling tour

Blue Forest Miyakojima (Blue Forest)
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
11,000 circle 10,500 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.8
  • (78 reviews and experiences)

An easy half-day snorkel menu to Yabiji, a large coral reef floating off the coast of Miyakojima. Snorkeling is a marine sport that even beginners can easily try, and is an activity where you swim at your own pace on the sea surface. Yaebashi is a point in the open ocean, so it's also perfect for stepping up your snorkeling skills. No accidents for over 20 years since opening, various marine related licenses

7 rank

[Okinawa Miyakojima] Yaebishi Snorkeling

MARINE SHOP YABIZI
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
10,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.6
  • (81 reviews and experiences)

When you come to Miyakojima, let's go to Yaebishi, a nationally designated natural monument.

8 rank

[Okinawa, Miyakojima] Enjoy the spectacular view of Yaebiji Sea to your heart's content ★ A captain from Irabujima will guide you! Photos and drone videos as gifts! Free wetsuit rental! ♪

Irabu Island Tour Makana
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
12,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (20 reviews and experiences)

[Yabiji Tour] Enjoy the much-talked-about Yabiji snorkeling! Enjoy the spectacular views of Yabiji to your heart's content ☆ \Beginners and children welcome / Free photos and drone videos! Free wetsuit rental! Japan's largest coral reef group [Yabiji] It is called Japan's Great Barrier Reef, and has a total of more than 100 coral reefs! Colorful coral reefs and

9 rank

[Miyakojima/Irabujima] Popular Yabiji Boat Snorkeling! ☆Drone and underwater photography included.

Irabu Island Guide Sashiba Wings
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
14,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (22 reviews and experiences)

This plan has a long tour time of 4 hours! You can enjoy Yaebiji to the fullest. Drone and underwater photography will be taken for each group, so it is sure to become a special memory of your trip. ~Schedule of the day~ ① Fill out insurance application form, equipment delivery, tour explanation, boarding 40 minutes ② Move to Yaebiji 40 minutes ③ Snorkel at Yaebiji 1-2 points, water

10 rank

Yaebise Skin Diving Tour

Onebreath Irabu
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
14,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (13 reviews and experiences)

40 minutes by boat from Irabu Island! It is a skin diving course in Yaebise, which has one of the largest coral reefs in Japan! It's like paradise! Relax at the best points of the day, such as beautiful coral reef points, points with lots of fish, fish reefs, sunken ships, and sandy areas within 6 hours

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