List of special features related to marine sports (ocean activities)

A day trip from Tokyo is possible! Introducing the recommended diving experience tours in Izu, a popular scuba diving spot!

2019/06/11

The Izu Peninsula is one of the most popular spots in Japan for divers. There are over 30 diving spots, and the area is characterized by its changing scenery throughout the year. There are three main diving areas: East Izu, West Izu, and South Izu. The East Izu area is easily accessible by car or train from the city center, so you can enjoy diving on a day trip. There are famous spots such as Izu Marine Park, Atami, and Futo, and diving spots are dotted along the coastline facing Sagami Bay. This area is home to many underwater creatures, making it easy to enjoy fish watching and taking photos with an underwater camera.

The water is one of the clearest in Okinawa! Enjoy the classic "snorkeling experience" in the ocean of Miyakojima!

2019/06/10

One of the caves I would like to visit someday is Miyakojima's Pumpkin Hole, which is so mysterious and mesmerizing even in photos. When I went to Miyakojima before, I just snorkeled. I would like to go to Pumpkin Hole next time, but the ocean in Miyakojima is so beautiful that I want to snorkel forever. So, for now, I would like to tell you about the charm of snorkeling in Miyakojima rather than the cave.

[Okinawa Snorkeling] Latest 2019 ranking of popular tours by area

2019/06/07

We will focus on the Okinawa snorkeling experience, which won first place in the prefecture category and the event category in the 2019 Summer Vacation Popular Activity Ranking, and introduce the characteristics and popular experience tour plans of the particularly popular main island, Ishigaki Island, and Miyako Island. Come experience Okinawa's marine leisure, which reigns supreme as a classic♪

Beginners welcome! We've found the cheapest plan for Okinawa introductory diving! Hurry up and make your reservations for the summer vacation season!

2019/06/05

Hello to everyone reading the Activity Japan BLOG. Lately, I've only been posting about Okinawa trips, which are a regular thing for my family's summer vacation, but this time I've also come across some useful information about the main island of Okinawa, so I'd like to share it with you! When you think of Okinawa, you think of the ocean, and when you think of the ocean, you think of marine activities, and when you think of marine activities, you think of diving! In fact, according to the "2019 Summer Vacation Popularity Ranking" released by Activity Japan, "trial diving," which is ranked second only to "snorkeling" in terms of the number of reservations this summer, seems to be gaining popularity as trial tours held at diving spots all over Japan, mainly in "Okinawa." So, this time I discovered the cheapest price (very cheap!) for "Okinawa," another sky for my family, so I investigated the details!

Want to beautify your body and mind with the popular SUPYOGA? Check out these 3 recommended experience plans for beginners!

2019/06/02

The greatest appeal of SUP YOGA is that you can feel nature while doing it on a board that sways gently on the water, so you can further train your core and inner muscles. Maintaining balance with the swaying of the wind and waves requires muscle strength just on the SUP, but combining it with yoga will further increase the training effect♫ Also, you can experience a different charm from yoga done in a studio while enjoying the natural scenery of the sun and passing clouds, which will lead to relaxation of the body and mind. There are facilities where you can experience SUP yoga not only outdoors, but also at pools, spas, fitness centers, events, etc., but if you're going to do it, why not try something that you can enjoy while taking in the scenery of your travel destination...? Here are the three plans below♫

Start your surfing life in Miyakojima, the most beautiful sea in Japan! Considering a beginner's surfing school as part of your Okinawa trip!

2019/06/01

Emerald green sea, blue sky, white sandy beaches, warm tropical breezes... surfing in Okinawa, one of Japan's leading resort destinations, is bound to be a great experience, right? (laughs) I think that's exactly what you'd imagine, but it's not as simple as you might imagine, and there are precautions and dangers to be aware of before jumping in without knowing... First of all, what makes Okinawa's ocean distinctly different from the so-called surfing mecca of Shonan and other areas in the Kanto region is that it is a "reef break." In other words, the seabed at the point where the waves form, the field for surfing, is not "sand," but a rugged "reef (coral reef or rocks)."

[Okinawa Diving Experience] Introducing popular tours and spots in 2019! Ranking of recommended plans for beginners

2019/05/31

Scuba-diving is an experiential activity known as the most popular marine sport. Japan is an island nation surrounded by the sea on all sides, and there are many popular diving spots scattered all over the country, with various experience tours being held, from courses that beginner divers can enjoy as a leisure activity to courses for professional divers with licenses. Among the many popular diving spots, the Okinawa area, where you can observe marine life such as beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish with outstanding transparency, is one of the world's most popular spots, with many diving points including the Kerama Islands, the Blue Cave in Onna Village, and remote islands such as Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island, and is visited by divers from both Japan and abroad. In this page, we will announce the Okinawa Diving Experience Tour Popularity Ranking for the entire Okinawa area, as well as provide you with basic information on Okinawa diving, including an overview of each of the following: "Experience Diving (beginners welcome)", "Fun Diving (license required)", and "Diving License Acquisition Course". Enjoy the spectacular underwater world that the world envies ♪

If you want to dive, Okinawa is the place to go! We've got 3 recommended plans for you, from trial diving for beginners to license courses!

2019/05/30

The best thing about diving in Okinawa is the outstanding transparency. The high transparency also translates into good visibility underwater, so you can enjoy the beautiful location to your heart's content. Next, the encounter with the colorful tropical fish swimming around the coral reefs, the giant rays such as green sea turtles and manta rays, and the sharks called whitetip reef sharks, which are unique to Okinawa, is the charm and the best part of scuba diving in Okinawa. Another attractive feature is that Okinawa has a warm climate and you can dive all year round, regardless of the season. The most popular season is May to September, when the sea is warm and it is the breeding season for creatures, and the best season is said to be around early July, just after the rainy season ends. World-famous diving spots include the Kerama Islands and the Blue Cave in Onna Village, and many divers from both Japan and abroad enjoy the beautiful underwater world at numerous spots, including remote islands such as Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island.

[Recommended shop in Onna Village, Okinawa] SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) & Blue Cave Snorkeling are popular at "SEAJOY"

2019/05/28

Marine shop "SEAJOY" located in the popular area of "Yomitanson, Nakagami-gun" in the central part of Okinawa Island is a recommended shop by Activity Japan that holds experience tours of "snorkeling" and "SUP (stand up paddle board)" in the field of "Onna Village Blue Cave", the most popular activity spot on Okinawa Island, and the surrounding scenic spots. ↑ On this page, we will introduce the activity experience tour plans and basic store information of "SEAJOY", as well as the recommended points from the perspective of popular guide staff and Activity Japan. ♪ As the summer season approaches, there are many popular events held in the area where reservations are concentrated, so we recommend making arrangements for the desired date and time early ◎

[Chiba - Beginner Surfing Experience] Also attracting attention as a surfing competition spot! Introducing 3 surf lesson plans in the Sotobo and Kujukuri areas!

2019/05/25

The tourist spot of Sotobo, which is included in Minamiboso Quasi-National Park in Chiba Prefecture, is so famous that it is said that "when it comes to surfing, it's the Sotobo of Chiba" and is even called a "holy land". The sea of Chiba, with stable waves all year round, is a perfect location for surfing. In addition, it is easily accessible from Tokyo, which is a factor that attracts many surfers. In particular, the area of Choshi, Sotobo, Katsuura, and Minamiboso, known as "Chiba North", is popular with many surfers. On the east coast of the Boso Peninsula, there is Kujukurihama, a beach that stretches from north to south. Along this coastline that stretches for more than 60 km from Iioka to Taito, there are many surf points, from major places to hidden points. Representative points are "Onjuku", "Ichinomiya", "Shidashita", "Katakai", and "Taito". The Ichinomiya area is particularly popular, and you can enjoy sharp waves, so it is frequently visited by intermediate to advanced surfers. It's also a thriving beach town, so there are plenty of stylish cafes and restaurants to choose from.

Considering a "surfing experience" as a marine activity for your trip to Okinawa! What are the characteristics, precautions, and recommended plans for surfing in Okinawa?

2019/05/11

Hello to everyone reading the Activity Japan BLOG. The long-awaited summer vacation season of 2019 is approaching, and it's time to plan a trip to Okinawa, one of the annual events for my family. To be honest, I've already been to Okinawa more than 10 times, so I don't have any particular thing I want to do in Okinawa, but it feels like my second home, or like my other sky, and every year at this time of year, the topic of going to Okinawa comes up. When it comes to Okinawa, the best thing about it is marine leisure, but I've also tried diving, snorkeled in the Kerama Islands, and ridden a canoe like the Jungle Cruise... so in 2019, I'm planning to try surfing in between sightseeing. I found a good experience tour plan in the main island area, so I'd like to share it with you all!

3 Ishigaki Island diving experience plans! Introducing recommended tours from beginner diving, fun diving, and license acquisition courses!

2019/05/10

There are many attractive spots for divers around Ishigaki Island. With a wide variety of coral reefs and diving spots where you can encounter large creatures such as manta rays and sea turtles, it is an ocean where you will never get bored even if you dive every day. For this reason, there are many diving shops, and various diving tours are held all year round. Boat diving is the mainstream, and the diving spots that the shops will guide you to can be broadly divided into three areas.

Challenge yourself to get a PADI diving license in Okinawa in 2019! Introducing recommended school courses!

2019/05/04

Many people know that diving licenses are ranked according to skill and experience. There are many ranks available for the Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Specialty Diver, Technical Diver, Divemaster, etc. (The names vary depending on the organization). Having a rank serves as an indicator of a diver's experience, and also serves as a goal for improving skills. There are many training organizations for obtaining licenses, and there are about 30 in Japan alone. There are several famous organizations such as BSAC and NAUI, but the largest of them is PADI, which is the one we will be planning this time. It was founded in the United States in 1966 and is said to have about 60% of divers in the world. There are about 5,300 dive centers and dive resorts in 180 countries, and educational materials are translated and used in more than 26 languages.

3 beginner sea fishing experience tours to enjoy in Okinawa! We introduce popular plans that include fishing equipment rental so you can participate empty-handed!

2019/05/03

The long holiday is over, and the season of beautiful new greenery has come. How are you all doing, those of you who are looking at the Activity Japan page? Were you able to go out during the long holiday? Almost no one around me went on long trips... I myself enjoyed leisure and entertainment in my neighborhood, and quietly welcomed the new era "Reiwa". Therefore, I would like to plan my summer vacation with plenty of time to enjoy it more than now. If possible, I would like to go somewhere in Japan where I can experience the great outdoors and refresh myself... So, this time, with the 2019 summer season just around the corner, we focused on "sea fishing", an activity that even beginners can enjoy in "Okinawa", which is full of everyone's favorite and attractive tourist spots! We will introduce recommended experience plans that include fishing equipment rental, so that beginners and families can easily participate empty-handed!

Depart from Sumiyoshi Fishing Port in Hakodate, Hokkaido! Enjoy the fresh Hakodate specialties on a "squid fishing experience" tour that even beginners can enjoy!

2019/05/02

The gourmet food that caught my eye was squid. Apparently it is a popular Hakodate specialty, and a "live squid fishing pond" has been set up inside the famous Ekini Market in the Hakodate Morning Market, which is popular with tourists. Squid is delicious, isn't it? It's easy to imagine that fresh squid caught in Hokkaido is the best. So I searched for a place where I could actually go squid fishing on a fishing boat instead of at the market, and found the experience tour I'm introducing today.

3 recommended sea fishing and fishing boat experience tours for beginners near Tokyo! You can participate empty-handed by renting fishing rods and reels!

2019/05/01

Fishing is a popular hobby and sport that can be continued for a long time in one's life. It can be enjoyed with family and friends, or you can enjoy it alone, facing the sea and immersing yourself in it. It has long been a popular hobby for men, but in recent years, with the increase in services that are friendly to women, we are seeing more and more young women trying fishing. Fishing requires not only skill and technique, but also luck, and even beginners can catch a lot of fish when they have the chance. That's another interesting point.

3 Shonan Enoshima diving experience tours! Introducing recommended diving shops, from beginner courses to courses for obtaining a diving license!

2019/04/27

Recently, we have been enjoying the warm weather of spring, which has put me in a more active mood. This makes me look forward to summer, when I can enjoy water activities in the sea and rivers. So, let me introduce you to Enoshima, where you can enjoy sea activities a little early. Enoshima is an island in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, which juts out from the Shonan coast into Sagami Bay. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, and you can easily travel by car or on foot. It has long been popular with tourists as a place for pilgrimages and leisure activities. Recently, there are many fashionable shops, so it is a recommended tourist destination for people of all ages and genders. Another feature of Enoshima is that it can be accessed from the city center in about an hour. It is an excellent distance that makes it perfect for a day trip, as it is an excellent place to go on a holiday. A drive along the beautiful coastline will make you feel refreshed, and you can also enjoy a leisurely trip on the famous train, the Enoshima Electric Railway. The Enoshima Electric Railway line from Fujisawa to Kamakura is full of tourist spots and has streets that never get boring.

If you want to enjoy the spectacular beaches of Yoron Island, Kagoshima, try snorkeling! We introduce 3 carefully selected plans for recommended and popular experience tours!

2019/04/25

Hello to everyone reading the Activity Japan BLOG! April is almost over, and with the pleasant weather of spring, I spend every day thinking about a hot summer paradise with temperatures of around 30℃. I've always loved tropical islands and the sea (although as I've gotten older, I've also come to like rivers and mountains), and for the past 10 years or so I've been traveling to Okinawa Island and Ishigaki Island every year, but this year is the year! The spot I'm aiming for as my first travel destination is Yoron Island, an island floating between Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa! This tropical paradise became famous for Yurigahama Beach, which has become a hot topic for its 360° blue sea and white sandy beach, and I'm sure many of you have been curious about it. In this blog, I'll focus on the marine activity "snorkeling", which is the true essence of enjoying the nature of Yoron Island, and narrow it down to three plans that I personally wanted to experience!

3 recommended diving experience tours to Kakeroma Island, a popular spot in the southern part of Amami Oshima! Information on popular diving shops!

2019/04/24

Amami Oshima in Kagoshima Prefecture is known as the "Galapagos of the Orient." In the north of the island, there are tourist spots near Amami Airport and the city, while in the south, there are spots where you can enjoy spectacular views. The entire island is surrounded by rich nature, and is home to approximately 16% of the wildlife species in Japan, including the Amami rabbit and Amami spiny rat, which are designated as special natural monuments. Blessed with a subtropical forest that is rare worldwide, Kinsakubaru virgin forest is home to huge plant groups, including 10m-tall ferns. Amami Oshima is a popular spot for people who like marine sports and nature activities, but for those who want to enjoy untouched nature and blue seas, we recommend Kakeroma Island.

Introducing a snorkeling experience tour to enjoy the ocean of Okinawa's Kohama Island! There is also an option to try SUP!!

2019/04/23

Hello everyone who is reading Activity Japan. I bought 10 stamps from the celestial series sold at the post office because they were so nice. I just wanted one, but the celestial series comes in a set of 10, so I had to buy 10. I bought 10 without any hesitation. So, I'm going to take this opportunity to send a challenge to my friend. Or I'll go on a trip, buy a postcard with a beautiful landscape photo at a small souvenir shop, lie down on the beach, and write down my travel memories. I've been thinking that I'd like to go to a remote island in Okinawa that I've never been to before... so today, I'm going to look into Kohama Island, the best resort in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa.

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