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The hottest topic of 2018! Find 3 recommended plans for summer vacation from the latest Ishigaki Island snorkeling experience popularity ranking!

2018/08/04

We have decided to take a late summer vacation in September and our trip to Ishigaki Island has been confirmed! After making basic preparations for the trip, such as hotel, flight, and rental car, we have been comparing and considering many activity plans. The other day, Activity Japan posted a special article on a topic that is just right for me: "2018 Edition: Okinawa Ishigaki Island Snorkeling Experience Reservation Popular Ranking & Popular Shop List: Manta & Sea Turtle Snorkeling, Phantom Island Landing Plan, etc..." so I thought I'd check it out ◎

《2019 Edition》Okinawa Miyakojima Snorkeling Experience Reservation Popular Ranking & Popular Shop List Sea turtle snorkeling, clownfish, spectacular coral reefs, etc.

2018/08/03

The tropical resort island of Miyakojima, Okinawa, is a hot travel destination for the summer vacation season of 2018. It has many scenic spots, such as popular beaches such as Sunayama Beach and Yonaha Maehama, and the 3,540m long Irabu Bridge that stretches to Irabu Island. It is the most popular remote island in Activity Japan, surpassing Ishigaki Island in the number of reservations for activities and outdoor leisure activities, and is approaching the main island of Okinawa. This page features the snorkeling experience, which also won first place in the previously announced Miyakojima Activity Ranking, and introduces basic information such as the popular plan ranking and a list of recommended shops. If you are planning a trip to Miyakojima in the summer of 2018, this is a must-see.

Near Diamond Beach in Onna Village, Okinawa! You might try making accessories using natural stones!

2018/08/01

It seems to be near a very quiet and beautiful beach called Diamond Beach. Diamond Beach is a good name, I want to go there. It seems like I can enjoy Okinawa to the fullest. There are no jellyfish protection nets or lifeguards here, so please be sure to take care of your own safety when swimming. After looking into the area a bit more, it seems to be near Okashi Goten, which is famous for its purple sweet potato tarts. Making bracelets and eating purple sweet potato tarts near a beautiful beach is very feminine. There seems to be a famous pancake shop. There are a lot of things that girls would like. It's strange that Okinawa has so many sweets that make your mouth water, such as sata andagi and chinsuko. I like them. Not only girls but also children would be happy. I mean, even men like sweet things, don't they? I recommend this place to everyone, it's the best.

Can a beginner like me really catch a tuna? I'm really interested in fishing in Onna Village, Okinawa!

2018/07/30

When I hear "troll," I think of the Dragon Quest monster Boss Troll, and it's fishing with a net. I never thought of fishing in Okinawa, but I think it's a pretty fun leisure activity. It's hard to believe that you can catch tuna, but it would be amazing if you actually did. I'd like to go to a sushi restaurant and invite my friends who only eat tuna. I'm also the type who wants to keep eating only the toppings I like, so I prefer sea bream over tuna. I wonder if I can catch sea bream too.

You can have fun even if you can't swim! Did you know that you can experience Marine Walk in Onna Village, Okinawa?

2018/07/26

I'm sure there are many people who have never heard of the activity Marine Walk. It's a marine sport where you can walk underwater using a special helmet, and it's also called sea walking. It kind of makes you feel like an astronaut, doesn't it? You're wearing a swimsuit, though. It's surreal. It's okay even if you can't swim, but I think people who can't swim might be scared of this. Most of my friends who don't like the ocean can't swim, and I don't think they want to do this. I'm worried about whether there is enough oxygen to breathe safely. Even I, who can swim, am rather worried. Anyway, it's a game where you can enjoy the underwater world even if you can't swim.

A thorough investigation of popular activities for trips to Ishigaki Island in 2018! Let's take a look back at the top 10 activities, including snorkeling, trial diving, SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), etc. ♪

2018/07/24

Hello to everyone reading Activity Japan! Time flies and July is already coming to an end in 2018, and our family's first trip to Ishigaki Island, scheduled for September, is fast approaching ♪ Hotels, planes, rental cars, etc. We've made thorough preparations in advance with a package tour from a travel agency, and have been researching what to do during our stay in Ishigaki Island, marine leisure, and activities. This research blog recently reached its 10th installment, so I'd like to take this opportunity to look back on the plans that caught my eye. In fact, there are some plans that I've already booked, but there are also some plans that I'm still worried about until the very last minute. Time and budget are limited, so I'm going to have to wait a little longer. I'll be archiving previous articles, so if there are any titles that interest you, please check them out.

A sunset sea kayaking experience that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike on a deserted island in Onna Village, Okinawa!

2018/07/23

I have a friend who is a big fan of kayaking, and as I kept hearing about its charms, I started to become quite interested. I wonder if this is what they call brainwashing. It's dangerous if you don't have a strong will. It's really easy to slip into an opening when you're weak. But I think kayaking is really great and seems fun. By the way, my friend said something like "Now I've practically got a girlfriend." Apparently if you have a kayak, you can get a girlfriend. Well, my friend is pretty good looking, though. I guess it all comes down to looks.

Decided in September! We have started researching activities that people want to experience on a trip to Ishigaki Island! Number 10 is the "Stargazing Photo Tour" where you can enjoy the starry sky of Ishigaki Island!!

2018/07/21

A stargazing and photo tour in the Yaeyama Islands, known as the best area in Japan for observing constellations! This tour will have a staff photographer take photos of you with the stars scattered like diamonds in the night sky! Well, this plan may be more geared towards couples, but my family and I were talking about how it would be nice to have some photos of the beautiful natural scenery as a memory of our trip to Ishigaki Island, and this is my wife's favorite plan. Wow, it's so beautiful!

Decided for September! We have started researching activities that people want to experience on their trip to Ishigaki Island! Number 9 is an increasingly popular Okinawa leisure activity! I want to participate in the "Iriomote Island Fishing Tour" that includes fishing equipment rental!!

2018/07/19

I found out about it in an Activity Japan email newsletter, but fishing in Okinawa is hot right now. It seems that fishing plans that are a little more light and fun than typical fishing are gaining popularity among tourists. I'm not usually interested in fishing, but after seeing the feature, I remember being a little interested, so I'm thinking of trying it out on my trip to Ishigaki Island. It seems that beginners, groups of women, and families with children can easily participate. I mean, fishing in the emerald green sea is bound to be fun, whether you're interested or not. So I found a plan that I recommend!

If you're looking for Okinawa diving, the Blue Cave is the place to go! Here are some photos of the experience and some recommended plans!

2018/07/16

The Blue Grotto is really popular! You might think that the Blue Grotto is in Italy, but there is one in Okinawa too. I have dived in the Blue Grotto before, so I can confidently recommend it as an experienced person. When I experienced it, it cost about 9,500 yen, so it is much cheaper to use this plan. What's good about this plan is that it is a boat entry. It is a course where you can go to the diving point by boat. There are so many tours and packages for diving in the Blue Grotto that it's hard to decide which one to choose, but I think the boat entry is quite attractive. The tour I participated in was a beach entry, but it was very hot and difficult to walk up the stairs to the beach wearing a wetsuit, carrying a tank on my back and carrying weights.

Decided in September! We have started researching activities that we would like to experience on a trip to Ishigaki Island! Number 8 is "Snorkeling at Aragusuku Island (Panali Island), which can be accessed from Ishigaki and Iriomote Island, is too spectacular..."

2018/07/14

Aragusuku Island (Panali Island), which belongs to the Yaeyama Islands and consists of two islands, Shimoji Island and Kamiji Island, does not seem to have any regular ferries, so the only way tourists can land on the island is by taking a boat with an activity experience plan like this. There are about 10 residents living quietly on the island. When we arrived at the island, we found an amazingly beautiful sea and sandy beach, and it looks like we could have fun snorkeling, exploring, or just floating around! The scenery with nothing but sea, sky, and sand looks amazing! Also, it is called the "Island of Fish Legends" and the "Island of Gods", and the sea boasts outstanding transparency, and it seems that you can enjoy a spectacular underwater world with tropical fish and beautiful coral reefs!

Decided for September! We've started researching activities we want to experience on a trip to Ishigaki Island! Number 7 is taking a ferry to Iriomote Island to do mangrove SUP and snorkeling on Barasu Island!

2018/07/10

Until I decided to go to Ishigaki Island and looked into various information, I assumed that "trips to Ishigaki Island and trips to Iriomote Island are separate", but it turns out that it takes as little as 30 to 40 minutes to get to Iriomote Island's Ohara Port by direct high-speed boat (ferry)... It also takes about 50 minutes to get there by boat via Taketomi Island. I think a lot of people don't know this. Maybe it's just me lol. The fare is 1,570 yen one way and 2,980 yen round trip for adults (12 years old and over), and 790 yen one way and 1,500 yen round trip for children (6 to 11 years old).

Decided in September! We have started researching activities we want to experience on a trip to Ishigaki Island! Number 6: If we go to Ishigaki Island, we want to ride a water buffalo cart on Yubu Island!!

2018/07/09

One of the best things about traveling to Ishigaki Island is being able to access the surrounding islands such as Iriomote Island, Taketomi Island, and Kohama Island by high-speed boat. It feels like you're getting a bargain! What's more, the high-speed boats that travel between the islands apparently run several times a day at about the same pace as local buses, so you can just pop over whenever you feel like it. I'm sure there will be island scenery that you can't see in the center of Ishigaki Island, and I'm sure you'll be able to experience a stronger Okinawan culture. I want to drink awamori while listening to the sound of the sanshin (I just want to drink alcohol)

Decided for September! We have started researching activities you would like to try on your trip to Ishigaki Island! Part 5 is to try making your own Shisa, a classic Okinawa souvenir!

2018/07/07

Originally, I was looking for a marine sports activity to enjoy the sea of Ishigaki Island, but in this blog, I will post about a recommended plan for a "Shisa making experience" that I wanted to try once when I went to Okinawa. As a souvenir, I tend to buy a Shisa made by a professional craftsman, and I think that's fine, but if you want to make memories from the making, you want to participate in an experience plan where you can make your own Shisa and a Shisa making class. I looked at various plans, but the plan held by "Kabira Yaki Rinka" in Ishigaki Island that I will introduce this time seems to be reasonably priced and allows you to enjoy an authentic Shisa making experience, so I picked it as a candidate.

[Okinawa, Miyakojima, Ishigakijima] 10 recommended fishing boat tours for beginners

2018/07/05

Activity Japan's most recommended marine activity for summer 2018 is "Fishing Experience/Fishing Boat"!! We have featured it many times in the past, but this time we will focus on the most important area and number one popular spot, "Okinawa Remote Islands (Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island)"♪ This is the definitive guide to Okinawa remote island fishing plans, including "recommended plans" for Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island, and "list of shops" that offer fishing experience plans in each area◎

Decided for September! We have started researching activities you would like to experience on a trip to Ishigaki Island! Part 4 is a special edition: Okinawa culture experience. Ride a "Sabani" and feel like you're at the sea!

2018/07/05

Sabani (shark boat) is a wooden fishing boat that has been passed down since ancient times in the Ryukyu Islands. Naturally, engine-powered boats are the norm in modern times, but the experience plan I found this time seems to allow you to experience a Sabani, which is traditionally paddled by wind and human power. It's truly an Okinawan cultural experience, an umichu (fisherman) experience! Moreover, this plan can be participated in by children from 0 years old, so it's an activity on Ishigaki Island that I'm thinking of booking with my 3-year-old son, as it can be enjoyed by him. More information can be found below.

Decided for September! We have started researching the activities we want to experience on our trip to Ishigaki Island! Number three is "SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)".

2018/07/04

It seems that you can also reserve a set plan that includes both SUP (stand up paddle board) and BBQ, so if you want to enjoy dinner as well, I recommend that. This is perfect for families like mine, and also for couples' dates and girls' trips. Have fun in the ocean of Ishigaki Island during the day, and then have a BBQ dinner in a stylish location like glamping in the evening. There are probably fewer restaurants compared to Naha and the main island areas, so using this plan to enjoy the outdoors all day long on Ishigaki Island would be a great trip.

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! Apparently, 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's 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 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?

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