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

[Diving experience in Akashima, Kerama Islands] Dive into the Kerama Blue! Recommended experience plan introduction for beginners and no license required

2019/03/07

About 40km west of the main island of Okinawa, there are the Kerama Islands, which consist of about 20 islands of various sizes. In 2013, it was designated a national park, and the beauty of its sea is called "Kerama Blue," and it is crowded with tourists from all over the world. It is easily accessible, about an hour by high-speed boat from Tomari Port, commonly known as "Tomarin" in Naha City. Tokashiki Island, Zamami Island, and Aka Island are particularly popular, and you should be careful because you may not be able to get a ferry ticket unless you make a reservation during Golden Week and summer vacation, when there are more beachgoers and divers. Starting with Nishihama on Aka Island, you can enjoy many marine sports such as diving, snorkeling, and SUP in the beautiful, crystal clear waters. I would like to introduce some recommended diving tours on Aka Island.

[Kashiwajima Diving in Kochi Prefecture] Kashiwajima is a diving spot with crystal clear waters and abundant marine life! 3 recommended diving experience plans!

2019/03/06

Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku is famous for the Shimanto River, known as "Japan's last pure river." It is a popular tourist destination with many historical spots, dotted with places related to the patriots who survived the end of the Edo period aiming for the Meiji Restoration. Among them, Kochi Castle is hailed as the most famous castle in Shikoku and has been used as a location for the historical drama. It also boasts the highest forest rate in the country, and is famous for its Yanase cedars, one of Japan's three most beautiful forests. Not only is it blessed with nature, it also has many natural tourist resources such as capes, Ryugado Cave, and Shikoku Karst. As mentioned above, Kochi has many attractive tourist spots, but that's not all. Did you know that Kashiwajima, which we will introduce this time, is a place that is not inferior to famous beaches overseas, even though it is located in Kochi Prefecture? Kashiwajima has been talked about as being "too spectacular!" and has a beautiful sea that is so beautiful that it is called a "paradise." We will introduce you to a carefully selected plan that allows you to enjoy diving at Kashiwajima!

[2018 Christmas Cruise] Departing from Yokohama, Kobe, and Nagoya! Take a 2-day, 1-night domestic cruise on the large luxury passenger ships Asuka II, Nippon Maru, and Pacific Venus ♪

2018/12/07

With the Christmas season, the last big event of 2018, just around the corner, we are pleased to present the "Two Days, One Night Christmas One Night Cruise" hosted by Best One Cruise, Japan's largest cruise travel agency that offers "cruise trips that anyone can join, regardless of age." Departures and arrivals are available from the port cities of Yokohama, Kobe, and Nagoya, and you can choose a plan on the popular luxury liners Asuka II, Pacific Venus, and Nippon Maru. Each course offers special content such as Christmas dinner and events at a low price ↑ Spend a romantic time with your special someone, such as a couple or spouse ☆

I would like to try surfing in Miyakojima and get closer to Kyoko.

2018/12/04

Hello everyone who is watching Activity Japan. I'm Shishimaru, and I can't help but stare at the cute Kyoko in the advertisements that are playing at Shibuya Station. Kyoko's "Kimi no Hito minikoishiteru" is a masterpiece that allows you to enjoy her charm to the fullest. I like it. Did you know that Kyoko is into surfing? Kyoko's abs are so beautiful while surfing that I can't help but stare at the photo. Suddenly, surfing is also number three on my "Ranking of things I definitely want to experience soon". I'll tell you about number one and number two sometime. The ocean near the Kanto region is fine, but I'm imagining that it would be great to surf in the beautiful ocean of a remote island in Okinawa. I've always just been snorkeling, but I'd like to finally try surfing and get closer to Kyoko. There are many remote islands, but for now I've done some research to take a surf trip to my favorite Miyakojima, so I'd like to introduce it to you.

[Okinawa Sea Fishing Experience] Beginners and children are welcome ♪ Go with Captain Uminchu! The half-day boat fishing experience tour is very popular on the "Kaiyumaru"

2018/11/21

The fishing boat "Kaiyumaru" departs from Kadena Fishing Port in the central area of Okinawa's main island. It is a popular fishing boat that offers fishing tours in which you can catch colorful fish unique to the tropical seas, such as Gurukun, Parrotfish, Filefish, Ojisan, Alpine Anglerfish, etc., in the overwhelmingly beautiful Okinawan sea. The captain and the assistant captain, who were born and raised in Okinawa, kindly and carefully lecture you on the "basics of fishing", so it is an attractive tour that can be enjoyed safely not only by beginners, but also by children and groups of women. In addition, the rental of a full set of fishing equipment is included in the experience fee, so you can participate "empty-handed". The "high reviews" from tour participants are also proof of our reliability.

I want to try whale watching in Okinawa for the first time! What is the aggressive full refund policy for reservation fees?

2018/11/06

Whale watching is a winter-only leisure activity where you can observe whales, which are quite large among mammals, while cruising on a high-speed boat. The peak tourist season for Okinawa is of course summer, but there is an exciting experience that can only be experienced in winter. The humpback whales that you can observe on this plan are 11 to 16 meters long and weigh about 35 tons, and even just looking at them in photos makes you feel very nervous... I wonder if they will suddenly come crashing down on our boat! I'm nervous. The dynamic performance of their tail and pectoral fins splashing on the water surface seems to be the attraction, but if you see them up close, the fear will probably win. The aggressive setting of a 98% encounter rate and a full refund of the tour fee if you don't see them inevitably raises expectations. The captains out at sea that day probably share the movements of the whale pods by radio, which is why there is such a high probability of encountering them. However, I am concerned about the statement that "If even one customer spots a whale (dolphin), no refund will be given." Dolphins are not whales. There will be no refund if you can just see squirting...I would love to see it no matter what.

[2018 Christmas] Limited to 12/22 (Sat) - 24 (Mon)! Christmas special cruise plan boarding from Odaiba, Tokyo (free drink included)

2018/11/02

The 2018 Halloween season has come to an end, and the Christmas season, when the city will be even more colorful, is approaching☆ Have you decided on your plans for Christmas with your partner, family, or friends♫ Of course, a Christmas party at home or a familiar shop is great, but Activity Japan proposes a "special time" to spend with a "special person" on a "special day" as the "2018 Xmas Special Plan"↑ So this time, we will introduce a "Christmas Cruise" plan that boards a cruiser from the Odaiba area of Tokyo for three days from December 22nd (Sat) to 24th (Mon)♪ We have prepared two courses: a casual "60-minute cruise + free drink" and a slightly more luxurious "90-minute cruise + free drink + Xmas limited plate"◎ This Christmas, enjoy the romantic scenery of the Tokyo Bay Area, including the Rainbow Bridge♫ We expect it to sell out early, so we recommend making your reservation early♪( ´θ｀)ノ

[Okinawa Blue Cave Diving/Snorkeling] A popular shop with many highly rated reviews! "Muto Diving" strives to offer the lowest prices!

2018/10/31

Muto Sensui, which has a shop in Chatan Town, a popular shopping and date spot in the central area of Okinawa's main island, offers tours such as "trial diving" that even beginners can enjoy, and "snorkeling" tours that children as young as 4 years old can participate in, in the "Blue Cave," the most popular activity spot on Okinawa's main island. While always striving to offer the lowest prices in the industry, the shop has received high reviews for its comprehensive service content for each tour, which is perfect for families and couples, and for its friendly, fun, and memorable tour guide staff. ◎ Let's check out the recommended points of this shop right away ♪ ( ´θ｀)ノ

Experience autumn leaves kayaking on the Kinugawa River in Tochigi Prefecture! This season runs until November, so hurry up and make your reservation!!

2018/10/28

From now on, the mountains will be colored with autumn leaves, and you can enjoy the magnificent scenery. It's autumn, and you can take as many photos as you want for Instagram. When you feel like going to a hot spring to relax while enjoying the autumn leaves, Tochigi Prefecture is easily accessible from Tokyo, so I have been there many times. There are many attractive tourist spots such as gyoza restaurant hopping, Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, and the large panoramic night view observation deck, so it's fun no matter how many times you go. The river boat ride I experienced on the Kinugawa River was much more fun than I could have imagined, as I was able to enjoy the great outdoors to the fullest, and I hope to go again someday. When the world-famous actor Leonardo DiCaprio visited Japan, he also went on the Kinugawa River River for some reason, and there were photos of him on display at the boat dock, which was very surreal. I wonder if Leo enjoyed the river boat ride. The course I participated in was a boat with a boatman going down the river from upstream to downstream, and since you basically just ride, I thought it would be even more fun if you could steer it freely yourself. So I did a bit of searching and found a lot of canoe and kayak tour plans, so I'd like to introduce one of them.

[Okinawa Blue Cave Recommended Shop] "Quality" is the proof of trust! Snorkeling available from 1 year old is popular with families "Pink Mermaid Co., Ltd."

2018/10/26

We're going to take a closer look at Pink Mermaid, a popular shop located in Onna Village, the most important area for tourism in Okinawa. This is a popular shop that offers snorkeling and diving tours in the Blue Cave, the most popular activity spot on Okinawa's main island. The best thing about this shop is the quality of their service, which is top-notch. In particular, the tours are led by experienced guides and are safe for even small children (from 1 year old), and the quality of the equipment that is rented for free within the experience fee is outstanding. If you're planning a trip to Okinawa, whether you're a family or a girls' trip, be sure to check it out.

2018 Okinawa main island travelogue! I don't really want to tell you about the amazing beaches in the Uruma area on the east coast!!

2018/09/30

My family's favorite beach for the past few years has been Otomari Beach, a secret swimming beach located on Ikei Island, a popular spot in Uruma City on the east side of Okinawa's main island, accessible via the underwater road. To be honest, it's not that easily accessible from popular areas like Naha, the Blue Cave, Onna Village, or Chatan, but it has a lot of great things that those popular resorts don't have! First of all, the water is incredibly clear, there are a lot of fish in the swimming area (I'm not exaggerating, there are about 100 of them swimming right in front of you, seriously!), and the old-fashioned beach huts that aren't too commercial, so I just love it!

SUP at Odaiba is recommended for couples! Cruising while looking at the Rainbow Bridge is the best experience!

2018/09/23

The official name of SUP is Stand Up Paddleboarding. It is a type of marine sport where you ride a board like a surfboard and move across the water by paddling with a stick called a paddle. There are many ways to enjoy it, not just by gliding along, but also by meditating or doing yoga on it, and it is becoming more and more popular every year because it can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children (only those aged 10 and over can participate in this plan) to adults. There are places where you can experience it all over the country, and I experienced it in Okinawa, where you can stand, sit, lie down, and do whatever you like, and it was much easier and more fun than I expected.

Catch fish on Amami Oshima! I'm interested in a tour that lets you experience fishing empty-handed while sightseeing!

2018/08/29

There is a fee to bring in the fish you catch, but they will introduce you to an izakaya that will cook it for you. It would be nice if that restaurant also serves chicken rice, a famous local dish of Amami Oshima. I have decided that I will definitely eat chicken rice when I go to Amami Oshima. I am the type of person who wants to try the local specialties first. Even if I don't like it that much, it will become a memory in itself. I would like to have my friend who loves fishing give me a full presentation on the fun of fishing, and get excited before participating. In the end, whether you can enjoy the time depends on your own condition. Make sure you are in top condition and enjoy your trip even more.

Get some fitness in the ocean during your trip to Fukuoka! Try out SUP, a popular activity that is rapidly gaining popularity around the world!

2018/08/27

"SUP" is an abbreviation of "Stand Up Paddle Board" and is a marine sport that originated in Hawaii. It is a water activity where you stand on a board that is slightly larger than a surfboard and enjoy riding the waves and walking on the sea while paddling. The reason why SUP has become a hot topic and has attracted attention among women all over the world is because of the exercise effect it provides. By standing on the board and riding the unstable waves, your body unconsciously tries to balance itself. This becomes a full-body exercise. It is said that this is an exercise that strengthens the core, and it has become a very popular sport. There are also a wide variety of ways to enjoy it, such as doing yoga or fishing on a SUP.

Enjoy floating in the air in Fukuoka! Try the never-before-seen flyboard challenge!

2018/08/24

"Walking in the air on the water." What comes to your mind when you hear this? A hermit deep in the mountains? Or maybe a ninja like in a comic book? Floating on the water might seem like something that only happens in fiction. But this is no fiction. A marine sport where you fly and move on the water actually exists. This is the latest new activity, "Flyboarding." Flyboarding, which originated in France, is still being researched and uses cutting-edge technology, making it a marine activity that is constantly evolving.

The hottest topic of 2018! 3 recommended plans for summer vacation based on the latest Ishigaki Island diving experience popularity rankings!

2018/08/22

I have posted about the activities we will be doing on our trip to Ishigaki Island in September, but this time I would like to introduce the plan that my family is interested in from the "2018 Edition Okinawa Ishigaki Island Diving Experience Reservation Popular Ranking & Recommended Shop List Manta Rays, Spectacular Coral Reefs, Phantom Islands, etc." published by Activity Japan. The size of the manta rays is impressive.

If you go to Amami Oshima, you should definitely try snorkeling with sea turtles! I found an experience plan that you can book!!

2018/08/19

I'm doing some research because I really need to decide where to spend my summer vacation. Both Okinawa and Amami Oshima have beautiful beaches, so I'm really torn. I might end up going somewhere completely different even though I've written these two options. There are many marine sports to enjoy the beautiful ocean, but my favorite at the moment is snorkeling. Diving is fun, but it's a bit expensive and you have to make reservations properly, so snorkeling is the best when you want to take an unplanned trip. When I go to Okinawa, I usually wake up in the morning, go for a walk to the beach, walk on the white sand, eat spam rice balls, and then relax and snorkel all day.

Recommended activities on Amami Oshima! Speaking of tropical islands, "SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)" comes to mind!

2018/08/17

SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) is a marine sport where you ride a board like a surfboard and move smoothly on the water using a paddle. There are many ways to enjoy it, such as doing yoga on it or just relaxing. When I tried it for the first time, I was worried that I would flip over or that my arms would get really tired, but the instructor gave me a detailed lecture so I was able to enjoy it without worry. If you paddle using your whole body while being conscious of your knees, you can experience the exhilaration of moving faster than you can imagine, and if you go to a place with gentle waves, you can relax and enjoy the natural scenery of Amami Oshima.

Did you know that you can actually go surfing on your trip to Fukuoka? Try out a full-scale surfing school that the whole family can enjoy!

2018/08/15

The shop we are focusing on this time is the surfing school facility "mission" in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is characterized by the fact that it offers a wide range of courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers who want to improve their skills, from children to adults, and covers the basics of surfing. NSA-certified instructors are kind and provide careful instruction, so even complete beginners can take the course with peace of mind. If you are even slightly interested in surfing and are thinking "I want to start surfing, but I don't know how to do it," you should definitely take the course. Mission has female staff, so it is also nice that women can easily participate alone. By the way, there are showers and changing rooms, so you will not have any trouble changing clothes before and after the course.

[Latest in 2019] Miyakojima - Popular diving experience tours and recommended shops

2018/08/13

The summer season is just around the corner in 2019, the first year of the Reiwa Era! Have you all made plans for what to do during the long summer and Obon holidays? This time, we will focus on "Introductory Diving in Miyakojima" from "Okinawa and Remote Islands," which boasts overwhelming popularity in the "2019 Summer Vacation Popularity Ranking" announced by Activity Japan. Let's enjoy the sea, known as "the most beautiful in Japan," with our whole body.

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