Things to do in Japan Page 198

• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to experience the feeling of weightlessness underwater? The appeal of scuba diving is that anyone can enjoy it, regardless of age or gender. Even people with disabilities can enjoy the ocean with proper care. Please take on the challenge and enjoy the beauty of nature to your heart's content, surrounded by beautiful corals and fish. This course introduces the basic knowledge and skills needed underwater for first-time divers. Japan Barrier Free Diving Association instructors will provide safe guidance and guide you to the underwater world. Barrier-free trial diving ¥22,000 (from Yugawara store) Target audience: Elderly people over 60, minors, visually impaired, hearing impaired, quadriplegics, and those interested in scuba diving who are suitable for diving. Anyone can participate as long as they are in good health. *Please contact us first. Please feel free to request information or contact us!

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Would you like to experience the feeling of weightlessness underwater? The appeal of scuba diving is that anyone can enjoy it, regardless of age or gender. Even people with disabilities can enjoy the ocean with proper care. Please take on the challenge and enjoy the beauty of nature to your heart's content, surrounded by beautiful corals and fish. This course introduces the basic knowledge and skills needed underwater for first-time divers. Japan Barrier Free Diving Association instructors will provide safe guidance and guide you to the underwater world. Would you like to take a peek into the underwater world and the world of dolphins? Feed the dolphins fish, say hello, watch them jump... Would you like to swim with dolphins? Now, everyone, let's float in the sea. The dolphin's beautiful eyes are looking at everyone. I'm looking forward to playing with everyone. Interaction with dolphins + Dolphin swimming experience ¥21,000 (from Yugawara store) Target audience: Elderly people over 60, minors, visually impaired, hearing impaired, quadriplegics, and those interested in scuba diving. Anyone with a suitable health condition can participate. *Please contact us first. Please feel free to request information or contact us!

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

You can experience gold leaf application, a typical traditional craft. In this course, you will choose your favorite vessel and finish the original vessel. Since stickers with various designs are available, it is relatively easy to work with, and you can also use a cutter to create your own design. The shop is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops gather. During the Edo period, it prospered as a base for commerce and logistics, and even now you can feel the atmosphere of Edo culture everywhere. Why don't you experience gold leaf pasting, a traditional Japanese craft, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

Recommended for those who want to prepare all the BBQ stoves and do BBQ on their own! Only beach locations can be rented. Facilities such as beach use and toilets are available. Rental of desks, chairs, umbrellas, etc. from 300 yen (advance reservation is not possible) Depending on the reservation status on the day, rental items may not be available. Garbage collection 1 bag ¥ 500 * Only when sorting is completed.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

Recommended for those who want to have BBQ with the ingredients they bought! We have BBQ stoves, nets, tongs, charcoal, plates, chopsticks, tables, and chairs. (One set of plates and chopsticks per person) Please bring seasonings and consumables. Styrofoam cannot be brought in. * We also sell additional seasonings. You can bring your favorite ingredients and enjoy the original BBQ. There is no kitchen or washing area, so please bring your cooked ingredients. Please note that we do not lend out cutlery or cutting boards.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

Super easy course to come by hand and save time and labor to cut vegetables! It is! We prepare all BBQ set, charcoal, table, chair, dish, chopsticks and so on. (Dishes and chopsticks will be one set per person) Please come empty-handed. Drinks and ingredients are OK to bring in (☆ There is no cooler box) We have a drink menu so you can order as well ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

[All-you-can-drink included! (90-minute glass exchange system)] A super-easy course that saves you the trouble of cutting vegetables by coming empty-handed! !! We have BBQ stoves, nets, tongs, charcoal, plates, chopsticks, tables, and chairs. (One set of plates and chopsticks per person) Please come empty-handed. You can bring in the ingredients you want to bake!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A special experience of tasting food served to samurai during the Edo period in a nationally registered tangible cultural property. The meal will be savored in the large hall of the Hirakatajuku Kagiya Museum, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. This special experience involves renting out the entire venue, which flourished as a boat lodge during the Edo period and as a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in modern times, and tasting a meal that would have been served to samurai. You can enjoy the historical atmosphere of a post town that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time, as well as the atmosphere of good old Japan.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

This is a course where you can experience "Modern Kintsugi" at a long-established lacquerware store. In this course, unlike full-fledged kintsugi, which uses real lacquer, substitute lacquer is used to restore the pottery. It is resistant to rashes and dries quickly, so you can take your work home with you on the same day. In addition, in this course, you can prepare a vessel for restoration, so you can easily experience Kintsugi empty-handed. Of course, you can also bring the vessel you want to do kintsugi. The shop is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops gather. During the Edo period, it prospered as a base for commerce and logistics, and even now you can feel the atmosphere of Edo culture everywhere. Why don't you experience Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese restoration technique, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

This is a course where you can experience one of the representative decoration techniques of lacquerware, "Makie". “Kakoku” is to decorate and beautify the surface of the product. It is a decoration technique to attach. We use cashew paint, which is a non-irritating synthetic resin paint, so that you can enjoy it safely. In this course, you can choose one of your favorite bowls and finish the original bowl by drawing pictures and letters with die-cutting and freehand. If you use the prepared designs, even people who are not good at drawing can easily work, and you can also bring your own original design and draw freely. “Kitanihonbashi Yumehigashi Main Store” is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops are gathered from the Edo period. Muto, the organizer, is a long-established company with history and tradition as a wholesale store specializing in lacquerware that has been in business for over 100 years. A workshop instructor with specialized skills will teach you carefully. The real thrill of the experience is the moment when the colors change when the sown powder is wiped off. How about experiencing Maki-e, a unique Japanese traditional technique?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

■I want to try a little, I want to start! ■Let's Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) A stand-up paddle board born in Hawaii. Let's enjoy walking on the water! Even beginners can enjoy it easily. SUP Start! Depending on your idea, cruising, fishing, health management with an enhanced sense of balance, etc. Stand-up paddle board (SUP) that anyone can enjoy and get inspired by the harmony with nature. "Stand Up Paddle" is a water activity that is also called "SUP" or "Stand Up Paddle Board (paddle surfing)". In recent years, SUP has been attracting attention from famous surfers such as Maui's Layered Hamilton and Dave Kalama, and Oahu's Brian Keallana, but its history is long, dating back to ancient Polynesian civilization. In the 1960s, men working on the beach of Waikiki, the mecca of surfing, used outrigger canoe paddles to carry tourists and surfed on longboards, so SUP is also known as the "beach boy style." It became popular in recent years. The fun of SUP is endless! SUP has a strong image of standing on a board, but in fact, you can enjoy it freely whether you sleep or sit! You can leisurely paddle and cruise, take a walk on the water, surf, or do yoga or pilates on a board. You can also fish in places that are difficult to reach by boat. You can enjoy it just by paddling like a canoe. The SUP board is smaller than a canoe and has only one paddle on one side, making it easy to enjoy. Standing on a board on the water, you can see the scenery from a higher vantage point, and you can feel the real thrill of nature in a different way than usual. There is also a healing effect of bathing the whole body in negative ions at the waterside, and this SUP allows you to enjoy various ways of playing and natural scenery that you have never seen before. Popular SUP for women! Amazing shape up and diet effect! SUP is said to have the same effect as aerobic exercise such as running by paddling the whole body. In addition, standing on the board while maintaining balance, even for a short period of time, strengthens the inner muscles around the pelvis, attracting the attention of women. It is a hot topic among famous models and celebrities in Japan and abroad because it has a high shape-up effect, such as a tight waist, a stooped back, a plump stomach, and a metabolic syndrome. According to one theory, the amount of calories burned per hour is 4 to 500 kcal for SUP yoga, and 6 to 700 kcal for SUP cruising and SUP surfing. (*By the way, if a person weighing 65 kg runs at a speed of 10 km/h for 1 hour, the amount of calories burned is about 650 kcal.)

• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 85
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is a cycling tour of the Ina Valley. Edible activated charcoal made from red pine is popular among health and beauty conscious people, as it is expected to have a detoxifying and body temperature raising effect. While learning a little about red pine, you can stop by sweet shops and enjoy charcoal gourmet food! ~Schedule of the day~ 9:30 Meet at Oshiba Kogen Roadside Station / Explanation of departure procedure and how to use e-bikes / Depart on e-bikes under the guidance of a guide! ↓ Ariga Sawmill / In a daze Brewing / Kashian Ishikawa Alps Factory Learn the basics of red pine! / Red pine beer is available as a souvenir. / Snacks and breaks ↓ 12:30 Lunch is black udon! Soba restaurant Shinbei ↓ 14:30 Forest therapy walk Refresh your mind and body! , Snacks, wood charm making ↓ 15:30 End of Oshiba Kogen Roadside Station

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

■ Shiogama ShrineShiogama Shrine is the head shrine of Shiogama Shrines all over Japan and the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province. As the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province and the guardian of Tohoku, it has long been revered by the Imperial Court and successive generations of the Date clan, feudal lords of Sendai. The main hall, worship hall, Shisokumon gate and other shrine buildings are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and the Shiogama Sakura is also a designated natural monument of Japan. ■ Mount TamonOverlooking Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views, it is one of the four great views of Matsushima, along with Otakamori in Higashimatsushima City and Ogiya in Matsushima Town, Toyama. ■ Taga Castle South GateThe Taga Castle South Gate has been restored as a new tourist attraction in 2024, the 1300th anniversary of the founding of Taga Castle. It dates back to the mid-8th century and was built on the outer perimeter of Taga Castle, and was an important facility at the entrance to Taga Castle, which was the center of management in the Tohoku region.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

This is an experience tour where you can learn about Japan's fragrance culture and create your own original fragrance together with a master incense maker. Awajishima is the number one incense producing area in Japan. Take a stroll through Eiura, a town where incense production began around 1850, and visit an incense stick workshop where traditional handicrafts are still used. Together with a master incense maker, you will mix your own original fragrance using natural incense ingredients used in high-quality incense sticks. You will also create your own sachet and incense.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

By calmly facing yourself through meditation, you can let go of the ego that binds you and free your mind. Zen meditation is not an extraordinary experience; it lies in your daily life.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day

Mount Hoki Daisen is a mountain of mountain worship. Long ago, when it was called Ogami-dake, only selected ascetics could reach the summit once a year on a full moon night to carry out a religious ritual and bring back holy water and medicinal herbs, and it was also a place for Shugendo practice known as Misen Zenjo. This full moon night luminous climb is an attempt to try and put into practice the experience of that time in the modern day. In the 2025 season, it will be held on the full moons of July, August and September. In August, due to the guide's schedule, the event will be held to coincide with the meteor shower rather than the full moon. July 9th, late night departure at 11pm, scheduled to end at 8am to 9am on the 10th August 11th, late night departure at 11:45pm, scheduled to end at 8:30am to 9:30am on the 12th (August will not be held on the full moon, but will be changed to a starlit night climb to coincide with the peak day of the Perseid meteor shower) September 7th, late night departure at 1am, scheduled to end at 9:30am to 10:30am on the same day. The event will be canceled in the event of rain or typhoons. As it is held on a holiday and during the summer vacation period, children in the third grade of elementary school and above can also participate. Please come with your family and children to have the best experience this summer. Of course, adults and solo participants are also welcome.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. All tools will be provided, so please feel free to join us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021! Visit the two major tourist attractions on Iriomote Island! ! We will head to the Pinaisara Falls, which boasts the largest drop in the prefecture, located in a very precious area that has been designated as a specific tourist resource even within the World Heritage site of Iriomote Island and will require permission to enter from March 2025. While observing nature, we will row through the mangrove river and trek through the subtropical jungle. In the summer, you can swim in the waterfall basin, which is refreshing and refreshing. The power of the largest waterfall in the prefecture will remain in your heart for a lifetime. It is also OK to go on a day trip from Ishigaki Island. We will aim for the Pinaisara Falls basin, which boasts the largest drop in Okinawa, by river kayaking or trekking (on foot). It is perfect for families with children or those who want to make a half-day plan. We will river kayak the Hinai River in the mangrove forest and trek through the forest where the Sakishimasu Heronoki tree stands. It feels good to swim lightly in the waterfall basin.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021! This is the most recommended course for children this summer! A special course where you can enjoy the green jungle of Iriomote Island to the fullest with various outdoor experiences in one day. Half of the day will be spent paddling through the mangrove river while observing nature at the Pinaisara waterfall basin, which boasts the largest drop in the prefecture and is located in a very precious area that has been designated as a specific tourist resource even within the World Heritage site of Iriomote Island and will require access approval from March 2025. The other day will be spent trekking through the subtropical jungle. In the summer, you can swim in the basin of the waterfall, which is refreshing and refreshing. The other half day will move to the beautiful Omisawa River and float from the upstream, jump in, and go canyoning and play in the clear stream while walking down the river. Recommended for families with children, this is the jungle of Iriomote Island. We will visit two fields in the morning and afternoon. *Please note that morning and afternoon activities may be switched depending on the situation on the day. Day trips from Ishigaki Island are also possible.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00

Snowshoe trekking at the foot of the World Heritage site "Shirakami-Sanchi"! You can easily experience snowshoe trekking in an area close to the village. You can even dive into the snow for photogenic photos!♪ Participants from 6 years old can participate, so it's perfect for making memories with your children! You can feel the majestic nature while slowly trekking in the fluffy snow on snowshoes. Participants will be guided by experienced certified guides from the Akita Shirakami Guide Association. Even those who are new to snowshoes will be given a careful lecture, so you can rest assured. If you're lucky, you might even see animal footprints! ♪●Recommendations before and after the experience ・Take a break at "Mori no Eki". Recommended lunches are "Ramkure Donburi", "Shirakami Donburi", and "Horse Meat Ramen", as well as premium soft serve ice cream and coffee brewed with water from the Shirakami Mountains. Souvenirs are also available for purchase. ・Day-trip bathing. The Yunosawa Onsen area around Mori no Eki is famous for its skin-beautifying hot springs. ・"Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisatokan" next to Mori no Eki. Free. Open from 10am to 4pm in winter, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (or the following day if the Monday or Tuesday falls on a public holiday) ●Accommodation information *Accommodations within walking distance from the meeting point: Hotel Yutoria Fujisato, Minshuku Damakkoya, and Kaizen Center *Other accommodations are a 5-10 minute drive from the meeting point.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

Kakashi no Sato uses the school building that was closed. It's a great place to learn. We will hold a soba making school at Amakusa, so please try it. The soba you hit yourself is exceptional! * 1 It will be an experience with one desk and one bowl. (There are 4 tables)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 70
• 2～3 hours /5～6 hours
• 09:30

Why not try a new adventure in one of Japan's most scenic spots, Shosenkyo? This area is crisscrossed with the approach to Kanazakura Shrine and daily life roads, and there is an old mountain path called "Mugizaka Road". This is a new mountain bike tour that uses this road as the stage, where you can put your mountain bike on the Shosenkyo Ropeway and enjoy a trail ride from the top of the mountain. Once you get on the ropeway, it's only a 5-minute ride to the summit station. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps mountain range. Experience the ancient roads that connect rich nature and history with ease and exhilaration on the latest E-MTB (electrically assisted mountain bike). From beginners to advanced riders, all levels can safely enjoy mountain bike riding on mountain trails. In addition to mountain bike skill training and route guides, our staff who are familiar with the local area will carefully explain the forests, history, and local information according to your request. Of course, please feel free to consult us about the fun of after-ride, such as local hot springs, meals, and souvenirs. [What is E-MTB (electrically assisted mountain bike)? 】Just by pedaling lightly, you can exert more than twice the force of your legs, so you can move forward easily. It's such an easy bike that you can easily talk even when climbing. The idea that "climbing a bike is tough" is now a thing of the past. Please enjoy this new sensation. 【What is included in the price】Rental fee (E-MTB, helmet, protector, gloves), guide fee, transportation fee, drink fee, environmental maintenance and management cooperation fee *5,000 yen discount if you bring your own mountain bike (If the bike you bring is poorly maintained or not suitable for serious off-road riding, we may refuse to allow you to use it.) 【Not included in the tour price】Meals, insurance 【Insurance fee】 600 yen 【Participation conditions】 ・ Elementary school students and 125 cm or taller ・ Able to ride a bicycle * Tour content and required time may change significantly depending on the skills of the participants. 【Minimum number of participants】 1 person

• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

Snowshoeing experience at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, a World Heritage Site. Walking on the fluffy snow will be a special memory. You might even be able to dive into the snow! Can you find animal footprints? ? Coffee (or cocoa) brewed with Shirakami spring water and roasted marshmallows are also included. If you wish, there is a pick-up option, so even if you are worried about driving on snowy roads, you can rest assured. ★Recommended for★ ・Want to try snowshoeing! ・Want to play in the snow ・Want to relieve everyday stress ・Want to be picked up and dropped off ・Want to make memories with your family [Schedule example] 10:00 Meeting: After checking the equipment, departure 10:30-14:30 After a lecture on how to wear snowshoes and how to walk, let's enjoy a snow hike. Walk freely, dive into the snow, and observe animal footprints. Enjoy coffee and roasted marshmallows during the break. 15:00 Disbandment *The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. [About the location] Depending on the snow conditions, the location may change (Moriyoshiyama, etc.). In that case, an additional gondola fee may be required.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30 / 19:30

This is a bonfire experience at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site. You can participate empty-handed. A camping instructor will support you from starting the fire, so even beginners can feel at ease. It is possible all year round. In winter, you can experience camping in the snow. If you wish, you can also experience batoning and feather stick making. The experience time is about 2 hours. A hot drink (choose from coffee/cocoa/kuromoji tea) and roasted marshmallows are included. ★ Recommended for ★ ・Want to experience it casually without bringing anything ・Interested in bonfires but find it difficult to do it yourself ・Want to relieve everyday stress ・Want to try batoning ・Staying at a nearby accommodation but have nothing to do at night! ・Also good for children's "fire education".

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

A landing walk snorkel tour to the last unexplored Panari (Shinjojima) with a population of more than 10 people. An unexplored area where you can go! Because there are no liner ships, it is full of rare feeling ☆ Let's enjoy it in the beautiful coral sea ♪

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Sushi is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Chef Experience Center, you can experience making authentic sushi. You can experience Japanese food culture firsthand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic sushi, from the size of the rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, eel, crab, etc.) + mini udon + mini tempura *Contents may change depending on the season. After the experience, you will be given a diploma. *Explanation will be in Japanese during the experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

[Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple] Since ancient times, fire, which is indispensable for people's lives, has been revered as a sacred thing that purifies all things. The furnace (kitchen), which handles fire, is the center of the home and company. Kojin faith brings benefits such as family safety, business prosperity, and good luck in warding off evil. Why don't you visit Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple at least once in your life?

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

There is a high probability that you will meet wild dolphins all year round! About 200 dolphins live in the Hayasaki Strait, and since they are not fed, you can see dolphins as they are. At Minamishimabara Dolphin Watching, all passengers will receive an "original postcard" ♪ Life jackets of various sizes can be rented for free. A dolphin class is also held before boarding to make it more enjoyable. Dolphin watching that both adults and children can impress! Why don't you go out to the sea with the pleasant staff? ★

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

●Leisurely barbecue in the semi-open-air seats where Beppu Onsen mist drifts! ●Charcoal-grilled meat is exquisite! Please enjoy your favorite ingredients to your heart's content♪ Experience "BBQ" in the hot spring area of Beppu♪ We will start a fire here according to your arrival time. BBQ ♪ You can take a walk along the river as a reward for yourself or your loved ones, or use the attached footbath cafe.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

Recommended for those who do not have a license, have no experience at all, but want to dive into the sea! Let's enjoy the underwater world where tropical fish are dancing on the world's leading coral reefs ♪ You can choose morning or afternoon.

• For Groups