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

Decided for September! I started researching activities I want to try on my trip to Ishigaki Island! The second one is sea turtle diving.

2018/07/02

The best part of diving in Ishigaki Island is being able to swim with sea turtles. This is heavily promoted in travel magazines and websites, and I feel like it's now a must-do when traveling to Ishigaki Island (lol). What's more, all the information you look at also mentions that you can land on a spot called "Phantom Island," which only appears at low tide, making this a fantastic plan that's sure to be very satisfying, as it covers all of Ishigaki Island's marine spots. Apparently, Phantom Island is surrounded by emerald green seas as far as the eye can see in 360 degrees, and has a heavenly view. With that said, there's no way you can't go!!

Decided for September! We've started researching the activities we want to experience on our trip to Ishigaki Island! This is Part 1.

2018/07/01

Just as we had decided that our family's destination would be Ishigaki Island, Activity Japan updated their "2018 Ishigaki Island Popular Activity Ranking (Latest Edition)," so we decided to check it out first! It seems that the popularity of Okinawa's remote islands, such as Ishigaki Island, Miyako Island, and Iriomote Island, has skyrocketed this year. Looking at the rankings, it seems that the classic marine activity, snorkeling, is very popular. The emerald green ocean is probably even more beautiful than on the main island. I'm envious. SUP (stand up paddle boarding) and canoeing, kayaking, and sea kayaking in the mangrove forest also look fun, but will we be able to find a plan that is suitable for children from 3 years old? Below is the ranking of Ishigaki Island's most popular activities! There are a wide variety of activities that seem like they will allow you to fully enjoy the great outdoors. Amazing!

Enjoy the subtropical charm of Iriomote Island, Okinawa! Canoeing & trekking experience

2018/06/29

Okinawa is a special place because it is not an easy place to go! Okinawa is a place with perpetual summer. Iriomote Island is the largest island in the Yaeyama Islands. Iriomote Island has very clear water and is one of the best snorkeling spots in Japan. Snorkeling is hard to pass up, but how about a relaxing canoe and trekking trip with your family, partner, or friends?

Fly in the sky over Lake Yamanaka in the morning! Experience the "jet pack" that has been talked about in TV commercials!

2018/06/28

For those unfamiliar with marine sports, let me explain a little about "jetpacks." They are devices with high mobility in the air that were originally developed as personal vehicles for moving through the air in the galaxy. They are also called jet rev flyers, and allow you to fly around the water surface wearing a backpack that sprays water from nozzles on both sides. It is a dynamic sport that is still rare not only in Japan, but around the world.

Enjoy a banana boat ride and BBQ with friends and family on Lake Yamanaka♪ Enjoy Lake Yamanaka 100% empty-handed!

2018/06/26

For example, many people have barbecues with friends, couples, or other groups in the mountains, plateaus, seas, lakes, and riverbanks. In fact, Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji has a course exclusively for students where you can enjoy barbecues and water activities at the same time with friends. This time, we will introduce this "Great Value Banana Boat & BBQ Party Plan." It's a reasonable price, so it's a must-see for students!

Flying in the sky over the lake?! Try out the flyboarding that's been talked about on TV and in commercials at Lake Yamanaka!

2018/06/23

Water sports are featured in many articles on this blog. The most popular ones are wakeboarding, banana boats, hoverboards, jet skis, and many other boat-based activities. These water sports are offered in a variety of places, both on the sea and on lakes, so many readers who love water activities should have experienced them. However, even if you have experience with the above water sports, have you ever tried flying through the air above the water? The plan I would like to recommend this time is a new type of play called ``flyboarding,'' which allows you to fly through the air. Flyboarding has become more well-known recently, as it has been seen more and more often on TV and in commercials. If you have not tried it yet, please pay attention to it.

Experience an exhilarating ride on the water in the middle of nature! Try wakeboarding on Lake Yamanaka♪

2018/06/19

When you see wakeboarding, gliding across the water pulled by a fast motorboat, it may seem a little difficult for beginners. But don't worry. The plan introduced here is a special course prepared so that even those with no prior wakeboarding experience can try it. Top professionals active around the world and instructors from award-winning schools will fully support you, even if you have no prior experience. Since SHUSUIYA runs a wakeboarding school, the staff should be familiar with being trainers as well. After image training on land, you will set sail, and on the water you will receive careful instruction according to your fitness level, so we encourage those with no prior experience to feel free to give it a try.

Scream in excitement at the quiet summer resort of Lake Yamanaka! Introducing the latest marine content!

2018/06/17

Lake Yamanaka is famous for its gently swaying waves and the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji from the mountain ridges. Who would have imagined that screams would echo across the lake? In fact, a super-new marine sport that has been making waves recently has appeared on Lake Yamanaka. It's called "hurricane boating." It may be an unfamiliar name, but it is an extremely refreshing water sport that has already become a hot topic in overseas resorts. You can experience an unknown world by getting on a large float with a diameter of about 5m, being pulled by a boat, and hurtling across the water at high speed. You may think that just driving at high speed is normal, but there is more to the hurricane boat than that. The hurricane boat spins around like a top! The experience of driving on the water in a great location where you can look up at Mt. Fuji on a float that runs around at high speed with strong centrifugal force is sure to be an encounter with the unknown.

Stand on the water of Lake Yamanaka and enjoy the spectacular view! Take a new stroll on the water

2018/06/16

"SUP" is an abbreviation of "Stand Up Paddleboard". It is a form of cruising on the water by standing on a large surfboard and paddling, an ocean sport that originated in Hawaii. Recently, paddlers who enjoy it as a "part of their lifestyle" like surfing have increased, and in the past few years, they have become more common on various beaches, lakes, and rivers around the country. There are three main types of boats: competitive/racing types, all-round types for surfing and cruising, and high-performance types that pursue aggressive surfing movements. The most commonly used boats are all-round types suitable for cruising and surfing.

Kayaking experience recommended for those who want to relax and unwind in Gunma Minakami! We will introduce some recommended river activities!

2018/06/14

A recommended activity that allows you to relax and enjoy the nature of Minakami is the kayaking experience. Last time we introduced Sarugakyo Bungee, and canoeing allows you to enjoy the rich nature on the calm river that flows below the Akatani Water Pipe Bridge, where the jump platform is located. It is a famous outdoor spot known only to those in the know, surrounded by autumn leaves in the summer and of course in the fall. As we have written about in the past, the Minakami area is famous for the popularity of rafting, canyoning, and bungee jumping, but the kayaking experience is just as popular.

Experience a two-person sea kayak on Chichijima Island in the Ogasawara Islands with the "John Genie Challenge"!

2018/06/05

This tour was a two-seater sea kayak, so I thought it might not be suitable for me, who usually travels alone, but paddling a kayak seems very tiring, so I thought it would be better to have a two-seater so I could take a break when my arms hurt, since I'm not confident in my physical strength. Of course, the rental fee is included in the plan, so you can experience it empty-handed. However, you have to find someone to join you. I've looked up kayaks before, so I'll introduce them here again.

Experience snorkeling at Minamiizu Hirizo Beach, the last unexplored area that can only be reached by boat! We've found a plan that includes a guesthouse where you can stay at a great price!

2018/06/03

I found this set plan that includes the boat ride to Hirizo Beach, the snorkeling tour fee, and a stay at a private lodging. If you book with Activity Japan, you can get a discounted price compared to booking separately. Actually, private lodging is great, isn't it? It's not a hotel or an inn. Moreover, if you take the train, they will also pick you up from Shimoda Station, so it's a safe plan for those who prefer trains. Lunch is also included in the Hirizo Beach snorkeling tour on the first day. Rumor has it that there are long lines at the Hirizo Beach shop during the peak season from July to August, so it's difficult to buy lunch. So you can enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the sea with a guide who knows the local area inside and outside, so it's a course that's all you can ask for.

The world's highest rate of encountering green flashes! Experience diving at Chichijima!

2018/06/02

Located about 1,000 km south of Tokyo, it is the second largest island in the Ogasawara Islands. Surrounded by beautiful blue seas, this naturally rich island has attracted attention since being registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The only regular ferry to the Ogasawara Islands is the Ogasawara-Maru from Tokyo's Takeshiba Pier, which takes 25 hours and 30 minutes to Chichijima. It's farther than I thought. I wonder what I should do. There seems to be a service that turns off the lights on the ship at night so that you can see the stars more easily, and a boat trip while watching the stars sounds fun and exciting. The fare for the Ogasawara-Maru is expensive, starting at 25,620 yen one way! It's over 50,000 yen round trip... but I'd like to go.

Swimming on a deserted island in Okinawa! Nagannu Island Landing Tour from Naha!

2018/06/01

It is an uninhabited island located about 15km west of the main island of Okinawa, and is the entrance to the Kerama Islands, which were designated a national park in 2014. The Kerama Islands are truly my favorite area! Even though they are uninhabited islands, they are equipped with restaurants, flush toilets, showers, and changing rooms, and there are also plenty of accommodation facilities such as cottages. The three islands of Nagannu Island, Kamiyama Island, and Kuefu Island are also called Chibishi Atoll in the local dialect. An atoll is a coral reef formed in a ring shape, as the name suggests. The island is characterized by pure white sand beaches made of coral fragments, and you can enjoy marine sports such as snorkeling and diving on the beautiful beach with outstanding transparency in the sea. It is easily accessible, with a high-speed boat departing from Tomarin taking about 20 minutes to arrive, making it a popular tourist destination for families with small children.

If you come to Ishigaki Island, you're missing out if you don't dive! Swim into a beautiful and mysterious world of spectacular views♪

2018/05/31

The most recommended beautiful scenic spot is Kabira Bay, which has been selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan. It is a representative spot that is featured on almost all the covers of Ishigaki Island brochures and other materials, and what's more, its beauty has been recognized worldwide and it has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide. The emerald green sea that continues on forever. Green islands dotted here and there, a relaxing landscape with glass-bottom boats and kayaks slowly sailing along. The sound of the waves that seem to be rumbling to soothe you. It is said to be a wonderful area where you will never get bored no matter how many times you go to enjoy these things, and you will lose track of time. So, this time we will introduce a snorkeling tour plan that you can experience in Kabira Bay, which is highly rated by travelers.

[Shonan/Kamakura Surfing School] 2018 Latest Popular Lesson Plans & Top 10 Recommended Surf Shops

2018/05/28

Summer is here again in 2018! Summer means the ocean! The ocean means surfing! Surfing means Shonan! So, we're featuring a surfing experience school in the Shonan area of Kanagawa Prefecture that even beginners can join with peace of mind. Enoshima, Tsujido, Chigasaki, Kamakura (Yuigahama), etc. The Shonan area is known as the Kanto region's representative surfing mecca, dotted with nationally famous surf spots, so make your surfing debut in 2018♪

Minamiizu Hirizo Beach snorkeling tour! Dive at the best spots with spectacular views!

2018/05/26

Have you heard of "Hirizo Beach"? This beach at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula boasts some of the clearest water in Japan, and its popularity has skyrocketed thanks to beautiful photos posted on social media, making it a very crowded swimming beach. Many species of tropical seasonal migratory fish can be seen here, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and diving. In the deeper waters, you can also see schools of sardines and the amberjack and yellowtail that hunt them.

Experience the spectacular views of SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) in Goto, Nagasaki! I found a plan that includes equipment rental and is suitable for beginners! This might be my favorite right now.

2018/05/25

My personal recommendation this time is a cruising plan for the extremely popular marine sport "SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)" at Ohama Beach, a spectacular spot on the Goto Islands in Nagasaki! With proper instruction beforehand, even beginners can enjoy it with ease, so paddle out on the popular SUP and your adventure begins... Oh, by the way, SUP is a marine sport that originated in Hawaii and was developed by local surfers as a way to have fun on rough days. Apparently it later branched out into SUP yoga and SUP fishing (fun fact).

Sunset sea kayaking aiming for the setting sun on the "Kujuku Islands" which consists of 208 islands off the coast of Sasebo, Nagasaki!! Amazing!!

2018/05/24

The Kujukushima Islands, consisting of 208 islands off the coast of Sasebo, Nagasaki, are an area rich in nature, the entire area of which is designated as Saikai National Park. If you look at the map, you can see that there are many small islands. It seems that a pleasure boat called "Pearl Queen" is in service from a place called Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort, and it seems to be famous as a popular tourist spot in Nagasaki. It seems to be a plan to enjoy a sea kayak cruise starting from a shop in Sasebo and a beautiful sunset.

Easy access from Tokyo! Try your hand at diving in the hot spring area of Atami, which is open to beginners!

2018/05/22

Hello to everyone who is reading Activity Japan. This may seem sudden, but what do you think of when you think of the place "Atami"? Hot springs, swimming in the sea, inns, treasure museums, bubbles, adultery trips... lol For me, a member of the Showa generation, it is a kind of "dream paradise" that has a slightly adult and obscene image. Although it is about an hour away from my home, I haven't been there for over a decade, but I still have a longing for it, and it is a special place that gives me a strange feeling when I remember it. This time, I would like to post about "trial diving" in Atami, not about hot springs, sightseeing, or of course about the treasure museum.

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