Kurima Island is about 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport. The beach on the west side of the island has high transparency and is popular as a snorkeling and sunset spot. Colorful miscellaneous goods and cafes are increasing, and there are many photogenic tourist spots. We will introduce how to get to Kurima Island and recommended tour plans!
A comprehensive guide to booking scuba diving (beginner trial diving, fun diving, license acquisition) and snorkeling experience tours held in the Kerama Islands. Enjoy the Kerama Blue, the sea that the world loves, with experience plans that are suitable for children, including popular tour rankings that can be enjoyed on a day trip from Naha or Chatan on the main island of Okinawa.
"Scuba diving" is a marine leisure activity that is loved not only in Okinawa but also at beach resorts around the world. It is called "SCUBA DIVING" in English and "Sukuba" in Japan. "SCUBA" is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
Hatsushima, which floats in Sagami Bay on the eastern side of the Izu Peninsula, is the only inhabited island in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a resort island that can be reached in about two hours from Tokyo, and is known as the closest remote island to the metropolitan area. Although it is very close to the city center, it is a wonderful island where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find relaxation. The ocean currents coming in from the south give it a warm climate all year round, so it has many attractions, including subtropical plants, activities that allow you to experience nature, and fresh seafood.
Osezaki is located in the northwest of the Izu Peninsula in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is an artistically shaped cape that juts out about 1 km into Suruga Bay. This cape was not created artificially. Rocks and soil were carried by ocean currents along the coast, and accumulated in a strip to form a topography known as a sand spit. As the cape was created entirely by natural products, it is also known as the "Mystery of Western Izu" and a "Miracle of Nature," making it a highly recommended tourist spot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kozushima is the westernmost inhabited island of the Izu Islands. It is characterized by its clear waters and mysterious scenery, and both the sea and land are attractive. The island is shaped like a gourd, and in the north is Mt. Tenjo, which is 572 meters above sea level, and in the south is Mt. Chichibu. Mt. Tenjo is the symbol of Kozushima, and is a lava dome formed by a large-scale eruption in the past. At the top of the mountain, there are sandy areas called the "front desert" and the "back desert", and rare alpine plants can be seen. In this way, Kozushima is an island where you can enjoy not only marine activities, but also land exploration such as hiking. However, the biggest feature is the beautiful sea, which has been selected as the most transparent in Japan. It is said to be "No. 1 in the Izu Seven Islands" because of the density of fish, so if you go diving, you may encounter sea turtles, schools of amberjack and tengufish. It is easily accessible from Tokyo, and is a popular diving spot frequently visited by many divers living in the Kanto region. Another factor that increases its popularity is that you can enjoy the only night dive in the Izu Islands on the white sand terrain. There are many other diving spots that attract divers, from dynamic reefs to cave dives. We have carefully selected a variety of diving tours that even beginners can easily experience on Kozushima Island, as well as fun diving plans that even licensed C-card holders can enjoy.
Hello to everyone reading the Activity Japan BLOG! I was born in spring, so the weather from April to May suits me, and it's a season that somehow calms me down. Unfortunately, this year is the season when I first got hay fever, but the era name has changed from Heisei to Reiwa, and I want to be more active than ever and enjoy the holiday season! That's why I've been planning trips for Golden Week and summer vacation lately, and looking for outdoor activities or Japanese cultural experience leisure that I can experience there, and sharing information with you all, but when it comes to spring and summer in Japan, it's Okinawa! So, this time I would like to introduce a fun diving plan for Tokashiki Island, where you can enjoy the famous Kerama Islands, a famous place admired by divers all over the world!
May is fast approaching this year, and the weather is finally getting warmer. Many people are eagerly waiting for the summer season to begin. When it comes to "things to do in the summer," swimming in the sea is a popular leisure activity that cannot be left out. However, if you are going to swim in the sea, you want to enjoy it under the endless blue sky and the calm, sparkling azure sea. In addition, if you want to enjoy the resort atmosphere and the great outdoors, there is nothing else to say. There is a tourist destination that can make this luxurious wish come true while staying in Japan. That is the Kerama Islands in Okinawa. Okinawa is famous not only in Japan but also around the world as a famous tourist destination, and many tourists visit throughout the year. It is characterized by historical buildings and culture, and above all, beautiful beaches and subtropical nature. However, just visiting the main island does not mean you will know the true beauty. This is because there are remote islands around the main island of Okinawa that have more attractive elements than the main island. Each remote island has its own characteristics, and I feel that it is very worth visiting.
Golden Week is finally approaching again this year. As you know, Golden Week 2019 will be a very long period with 10 consecutive holidays including weekends and holidays. Some people may have already decided on their travel destination and started planning. However, if you are still worried about not deciding where to visit, there are some recommended tourist spots. It is Shirahama Town, located on the southern coast of Wakayama Prefecture. Shirahama Town is known as a resort where you can spend your holidays quietly, and many tourists visit to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is also called Nanki Shirahama, with "Nanki" in the name, as it is located on the southern side of the Kii Peninsula, or the former Kii Province. There are many tourist attractions that are worthy of sightseeing, and it has a charm that never bores visitors. The beach with sparkling white quartz sand and the sea facing the Kii Channel, which changes color with each season. Engetsu Island, with its arch-shaped rock that frames the sunset like a frame. Adventure World, a facility with an amusement park and a zoo. In addition, there are hot spring towns such as Nanki Shirahama Onsen and Tsubaki Onsen. Beautiful nature spreads magnificently throughout the town, and the steam and smell of the sea rising from the hot springs town gives a pleasant sense of relief. It is truly the perfect tourist destination for a relaxing trip. It has flourished as a hot springs resort since the Nara period, and is dotted with cultural assets and facilities with a long history. With so many things to see, Nanki Shirahama is sure to offer new discoveries no matter how many times you visit. We will introduce you to a diving tour where you can fully enjoy the nature and sea of Nanki Shirahama. We will provide you with a carefully selected selection of plans, from trial diving plans recommended for beginners to plans for experienced divers who have already obtained a license.
Hachijojima is one of the Izu Islands. It belongs to Tokyo and is a subtropical remote island with untouched nature. It attracts visitors with its beautiful blue sea, tropical flowers, charming streets, unique history and culture, and more. The island has an area of 69 km2 and is gourd-shaped. It has a population of about 9,000 people and is also famous for being a place of exile until the early Meiji period. Hachijojima is now popular as a spot where you can take beautiful underwater photos and a spot with a wide range of activities, thanks to the spread of social media. It is also directly influenced by the warm Kuroshio Current, and it is no exaggeration to say that the entire island has become a spot for diving, fishing, and snorkeling! With the spring and summer 2019 season just around the corner, we would like to introduce three unique recommended experience plans for diving on Hachijojima. Diving is not an easy activity to do, but we hope everyone will experience the excitement of the underwater world! If you have been interested in it on social media, if you want to enjoy nature, or if you want to try diving, be sure to visit in the spring and summer of 2019.
There are many popular tourist destinations in the Kanto region, but the Boso Peninsula in Chiba has long maintained a certain level of popularity. Located in the southeastern part of the Kanto region, it is a peninsula that faces the Pacific Ocean. There are countless tourist spots scattered around, such as the famous aquarium Kamogawa Sea World and Nihon-ji Temple, where you can see the largest Buddha statue in Japan. The particularly popular Minami-Boso area is full of power spots and historical buildings, and is frequently visited by history-loving tourists. In addition, due to the warm climate, it is blessed with a rich natural environment. In spring, you can see colorful rape blossoms and poppies, and in summer, it is perfect for swimming and marine sports. The Boso Hills and the southern coastline are designated as Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park, and are developing as a "marine resort" with many beaches and villas. In the Minami-Boso area, which has many famous places and little-known spots, there is a place that I would like to recommend from the perspective of "enjoying activities." That is Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. This time, we will introduce a carefully selected plan where you can enjoy diving, the most famous marine activity, in Tateyama City! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, be sure to check it out before early summer arrives!
With more and more days of fresh spring breezes, the warm season of 2019 is finally about to arrive. This means we can't wait for long holidays such as Golden Week. I'm sure some of our blog readers are already planning their trips for the long weekend. On your precious days off, you can't help but think, "I want to travel away from the hustle and bustle of the city" or "I want to spend time in a place rich in nature." However, some people may be troubled by the schedule of going to a place too far from the city, saying, "To be honest, it's tough in terms of the number of days...". For those people, we recommend Izu Oshima, a resort that is close to the city and easy to get to! Izu Oshima is actually very close to the metropolitan area! It is located about 120 km south of Tokyo and about 30 km off the east coast of the Izu Peninsula. It is famous as the largest island of the Izu Islands, which are made up of over 100 islands, and is blessed with a warm climate throughout the year due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current. Also, Mt. Mihara, towering in the center of the island, is a volcanic island known as "Goshinbi" (divine fire), and the scenery is woven with distinctive topography. As a result, the Izu Islands are primarily noted for their crater cones and scenery. However, when the warm season arrives, you'll want to enjoy some ocean activities, right? So this time, we've carefully selected scuba diving plans that you can enjoy on Izu Oshima! We have plans that both beginners and experienced divers can enjoy, so be sure to check them out!
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!
Naha Ocean Divers, which has a shop in Ginowan City and organizes diving tours to Kerama, is a recommended shop that organizes plans specialized in Okinawa diving, including "trial diving" for beginners, "fun diving tours" for license holders, and "license acquisition courses" where you can get your C-card even during a short 1.5-day trip.◎On this page, we will introduce the plans that can be booked and detailed shop information, as well as "recommended points" and "popular staff introductions" to get to the heart of its appeal.☆If you are considering Kerama diving as a leisure activity on your trip to Okinawa, this is a must-see!!
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