Let's go see sea turtles in Yakushima! Thorough explanation about sea turtles in Yakushima, including sea turtle season and recommended tours.
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Let's go sea turtle watching in Yakushima!
Sea turtles inhabit Yakushima Island, which belongs to the Osumi Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture.
When you visit the mysterious island of Yakushima for travel and sightseeing,I want to meet sea turtles.Some may say.
Therefore, we would like to introduce some information on the subject of sea turtles in Yakushima.
◆Those who want to know the time of day when the sea turtles of Yakushima come up to the beach.
◆To know the spawning ground of sea turtles in Yakushima
◆Those who want to know about activities to see sea turtles
Why don't you encounter sea turtles on the tropical island of Yakushima and create memories that will last a lifetime?
Characteristics of sea turtles living on Yakushima Island
First, we will introduce the types of sea turtles, the time of spawning, and the time of day they come up on the beach!
How many species of sea turtles are there on Yakushima?
Yakushima Island is mainlyIt is a spawning ground for loggerhead turtles and green turtles.
In other words, "loggerheads" and "green turtles".Possibility of seeing two different types.That is to say.
However, most of the sea turtles that come ashore on Yakushima are loggerhead turtles, which are more common than green turtles.Loggerhead turtles are by far the most common.It is.
Sea turtle season and spawning season in Yakushima
The spawning period of sea turtles on Yakushima Island isLate April to early AugustThe maximum length of the program is up to
The number of sea turtles coming ashore increases in June, when spawning becomes more active.
If you want to see stable spawning,Around June to Julywould be considered the best season.
At the end of the spawning season, the hatchling season begins.
From late July to early September, we had protection in place in advance.let a hatchling juvenile go back to the seaThe experience is also being conducted.
If you want to encounter sea turtles, it may be a good idea to visit Yakushima Island during their spawning season.
Time of day when sea turtles come up to the beach
Most sea turtles areFrom 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. the next day.time of the year, they come ashore to lay eggs.
When sea turtles roam the beach and find a suitable place to lay their eggs, they first dig a hole large enough to accommodate their bodies.
After the parent turtles lay their white eggs, which are about the size of a ping-pong ball, they dexterously cover them with sand and slowly return to the surf.
Therefore, if you want to encounter sea turtles in Yakushima,Need to be aware of the time of day.There are
Where are the spawning grounds of sea turtles in Yakushima?
Nagata (Inaka) Beach on Yakushima is the largest sea turtle spawning ground in Japan, with a sandy beach extending 800 meters to the nose of Yotsuse.
From May to July, green and loggerhead turtles come ashore on the beaches to lay eggs.
Therefore, it will be during the season of spawning and hatchingNighttime from May 1 to August 31 (7:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the next morning)are restricted from entering the beach.
Therefore, if you want to observe spawning, participation in a sea turtle observation event is recommended.
↓Learn more about Nagata Beach here.
Swim with sea turtles in Yakushima!
Recommended tours with a high probability of meeting
In YakushimaI want to see sea turtles.If so, we recommend that you join a tour!
If you want to encounter sea turtles while snorkeling or diving on Yakushima Island, where you can enjoy the great outdoors, check it out.
Click here for a list of popular activities in Yakushima
Yakushima Sea Turtle Snorkeling
The purpose of the Yakushima Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tour is,Meeting and swimming with sea turtlesThe first two are the following.
The chance of encountering sea turtles is very high, with an encounter rate of more than 80%!
certainlyTry it in your free time in YakushimaPlease try to do so.
↓Click here for recommended snorkeling tours.
Click here for a list of Yakushima snorkeling
Yakushima Sea Turtle Diving
Yakushima Island offers special experience diving courses.
This plan isPlan for beginnersThe level of difficulty is relatively low, so even first-timers can enjoy the game.
This is because it is possible to go further out to sea by diving for a longer period of time compared to normal experience diving,Increased sea turtle encounter rateI will do so.
In addition, you will have a chance to see not only sea turtles but also tropical fish such as bears and solitary snappers!
↓Click here for recommended sea turtle diving tours.
Click here for a list of Yakushima diving
Let's go to Yakushima Sea Turtle Museum!
The Yakushima Sea Turtle Museum displays many valuable exhibits unique to Yakushima. For example, you can see photo panels of sea turtles and stuffed animals.
In order to prevent adverse effects on sea turtles caused by incorrect observation methods, the staff will also give you lectures from time to time to help you acquire the correct knowledge.
805-1 Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Hours: 9:00~17:00
Closed: Monday
Admission: Adults 500 yen, college and high school students 300 yen, junior high school students 200 yen, elementary school students and younger and supporting members free
summary
We have introduced various information on the theme of sea turtles in Yakushima this time.
Many people would like to see sea turtles swimming peacefully in tropical waters.
There are places on Yakushima where sea turtles often come ashore to lay their eggs, and there are certain times of the year when sea turtles lay their eggs, so if you want to encounter sea turtles, you should know such places and times before visiting Yakushima♪.
We hope you will encounter sea turtles on Yakushima and create memories that you can only experience here.
Thank you for taking the time to read this to the end.
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