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Attention: This tour is fully booked! This is a popular tour that books up quickly!Book Nowrecommended! Many Yakushima guides run small groups,About 50% of the seats are full and refused.This is the current situation.
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Experience diving tour for those who want to see sea turtles
This is an experience diving tour to meet sea turtles and observe nature!
Diving.First TimeWe will give you 10 to 15 minutes to get accustomed to diving so that you can join us without any worries. After getting accustomed to the water, we will move further out to sea,Encounter with sea turtlesWe will take you to the point where you can expect to seeRecommendations◆Beginners are welcome!
◆Underwater photo gift included
◆High probability of swimming with sea turtles
◆cancellation chargeNone up to 4 days in advance
◆The mysterious experience of being able to breathe underwater!
◆Lectures tailored to individual levels and physical condition
◆Can be arranged according to your itinerary and arrival date (upon request)
Sea turtles can be expected to be encountered in the sea☆.
The World Natural Heritage Site of YakushimaBeautiful clear blue seafosters a rich ecosystem,sea turtleand a variety of other living creatures live here.
Why don't you take a look at the sea of Yakushima, which is full of life?⬇︎ If you do not care about sea turtles, please consider joining the regular "1 Dive Course".
Includes full-scale underwater photography service☆.
During the tour, our staff members will be on hand to talk with you about how you are enjoying the tour and the creatures you observed.Mix and match still and moving imagesand allFree gift(about 40-50 sheets)! (approx. 40-50 pieces)
*We will copy the still images and videos taken to your smartphone or SD card, or send them to you via e-mail, LINE, or various social networking services.
<About the use of boats
Basically, beach entry is used.Only if there are no other guests or if "private" arrangements are available,Boats are available.Please let us know at the time of reservation if you wish to use the room. Please let us know at the time of reservation if you wish to use this service.
*An additional fee of 2,000 yen (tax included) per person per dive will be charged for the boat fee. (Payment must be made locally).
precautionsBoat use is limited to experienced divers, and beach entry is recommended for beginners; for a two-dive course, the first dive should ideally be on the beach and the second on the boat. The Special 1-Dive Course, which is designed to encounter sea turtles, is limited to beach entry. - Reference Schedule
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Hours. Contents 8:00 Store or local meeting or pick-up (pick-up)
It takes about 15 minutes by car from the ➡︎ store to Ichiminato, where the diving experience takes place.8:15 Lecture on land
➡︎When you arrive at the sea, we will first give you a brief lecture on basic movements, equipment use and procedures.8:45 Changing & Preparation
➡︎ Change into a wetsuit and put on your diving equipment.9:00 Into the sea!
➡︎ Once you have put on your wetsuit and equipment,Walk to the ocean. It is only a minute or two walk from the car to the ocean.9:10 First, practice breathing in shallow water.
➡︎ Start with breathing and mask clearing practice in shallow water where you can reach your feet.9:15 Let's enjoy the sea of Yakushima!
➡︎ We will do our best to help you enjoy the underwater world for the first time!(approximately 50-60 minutes)10:20 Shower & change clothes
➡︎ is equipped with shower rooms and changing rooms so you can get ready comfortably.11:00 coffee break
➡︎ If you have time, please come and have a cup of coffee and tell us what you think of the underwater world of Yakushima♪11:30 Local dismissal or pick-up (transfer)
➡︎When all is said and done, we will drive you to the location of your choice.*Times are approximate.
Subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions. - Course Content and Details
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Price 1 person:14,000Yen/person
Two people attended:13,000Yen/person
3-4 participants:12,000Yen/person
Minimum of 5 participants:11,000Yen/person
Charter fee
Additional charge for private party of 3 persons: +10,000 yen/group
Additional charge for chartering for 2 persons: +12,000 yen/group
Additional charge for chartering by 1 person: +13,000 yen/group*If there are children up to 6th grade among the participants, they will be guided on a chartered tour. Please note that if there are 4 or more participants, no charter fee will be charged.
Fee includes Experience fee, training fee, guide fee, equipment rental fee, facility use fee, photo/video shooting & gift, insurance fee, consumption tax personal effects Swimsuit (worn in advance), change of clothes, drink, towel, flip-flops, contact lenses (if necessary)
*We recommend wearing contact lenses, although masks with power are also available.
Meeting and Dismissal Location Ichiminato BeachOr pick-up and drop-off Ichiminato Beach35 minutes drive from Yakushima Airport / 15 minutes drive from Miyanoura Port / Free parking available
*Please be assured that if you are coming by bus, the start and end times will be adjusted to the bus schedule.Location Ichiminato Beach Holding period year round Start time 8:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
*3:00 p.m. start time is excepted from Nov. to Feb. due to daylight hours.
Age Range 10 to 65 years old Number of participants Up to 1-6 persons (7 or more on request) cofferdam By 18:00 the day before *Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.
*There is a high probability of seeing sea turtles, but this tour does not guarantee 100%. Please understand that these are wild animals.
*Wetsuits may not be available and may not be accepted depending on your body size.
*Lectures are generally given in Japanese. If you would like to attend a lecture in English, please fill in the remarks column.
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Cancellation fee for this planCancellation by the customer will be subject to a cancellation fee.
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3 to 2 days before: 50% of the reservation fee
Cancellation on the day before, the day of, or without notice: 100% of the reservation fee＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
In the following casesNo cancellation fee will be charged.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
(1) In the event that the staff determines that the program is not feasible due to natural conditions such as inclement weather or poor sea conditions, and the program is cancelled
(2) In the event that you are unable to come to Yakushima due to force majeure (e.g., flight cancellation)After divingDue to diving medicine, you are not allowed to board airplanes or climb mountains above 500m in altitude within 12 hours of your diving experience. You may not participate on the day you are scheduled to fly home or climb a mountain. Please note that you will not be able to participate in the tour on the day you are scheduled to fly home or climb a mountain,Return by ferry or high-speed boatand ...,You can join us on the day of arrivalIt is.
Age Verification*People under 13 years old (elementary school students) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*If you are under 20 years old, a parent or guardian's signature is required. The application form will be sent to you in PDF format by the guide in charge after your reservation is confirmed.
*If you are 60 years of age or olderDiver Medical/Participant Check SheetThe applicant is required to respond to the following questions. Depending on the answers, you may be asked to bring a doctor's note.
Pre-participation health check◆Self-checkfor more information.
◆45 years of age or olderAdditional Self-CheckPlease also check
If you are eligible for any one of the ◆ or are 60 years of age or older,Diver Medical / Participant Check SheetPlease fill out and sign the form below and bring it with you on the day of the event.
*Authorization and signature of a physician may be required depending on the content.
Pick-up and Drop-off
Pick-up and drop-off times vary depending on the location of your accommodation,15 to 30 minutes before the "start time (local meeting time)" is a rough estimate.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.Blue areaPick up and drop off available
Red areaPick up and drop off are not available.
Yellow AreaNegotiable (between Yakushima Airport and Awa, and Nagata area)
Yellow areas may not be available for pick-up or drop-off depending on reservations. Especially during peak season, it may be difficult during the daytime even though it is possible in the morning and evening. Even if you stay in the "yellow area (no pick-up)," you can be picked up if you come to Miyanoura. - Frequently asked questions about this plan
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Q. Can I participate by myself?
It is possible. Many participants come alone!
Q. Is there a place to change clothes?Yes, there is. However, it would be smoother if you wear your swimsuit under your clothes in advance for pick-up and assembly.
Q. I can't swim.Yes, we can provide a life jacket for those who are concerned about their safety. You will be wearing a very buoyant wetsuit and we can provide life jackets if you are concerned. In other words, it is like wearing a floatation ring, so you can participate without any problems at all.
Q. Can I touch sea turtles?Sea turtles come to the surface to catch their breath. You can get close enough to touch them at that time, but please do not touch the sea turtles. I don't want you to touch any wild animals.
Q. Can I do it while wearing glasses?Because masks are worn, glasses are not acceptable. If you have poor eyesight, we recommend wearing soft contact lenses if possible.
Q. I get seasick easily.Entry is made from the beach, not by boat. The surface of the water is a bit bumpy, so there is a possibility that those who get easily intoxicated may experience wave sickness. In that case, please be assured that we will take you to a place where you can get to your feet quickly!
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Customers of this age group have participated in the event!
Percentage of review submissions]51 total450代Month of posting: 2026/05It was my first time to dive and I was worried about my age, but I was able to experience it without any worries because of the funny explanation in the lecture before the dive, and the points were well explained to me. I was very satisfied with the support I received along the way, and I was even able to see a sea turtle safely ✨.
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430代Month of posting: 2026/03It was my first time diving, but I was able to enjoy it thanks to the detailed lectures. I was very moved when I first saw the sea turtles and swam with them. We took a lot of pictures and videos, and it was an unforgettable memory.
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520代Month of posting: 2026/03Diving is too good! I was so impressed to swim with sea turtles! I was so happy to have my picture taken with them! I will definitely go back!
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520代Month of posting: 2026/03The photo with the sea turtle taken in the crystal clear sea looks the best! I got the data for free and uploaded it to SNS right away!
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520代Month of posting: 2026/03It was truly an unforgettable experience to meet sea turtles.
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550代Month of posting: 2026/03It was my first time diving, but the instructor's careful guidance made me feel at ease. I was very impressed by the richness of the sea of Yakushima, and I was able to see a sea turtle, which I had longed for.
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520代Month of posting: 2026/03Sea turtles were too cute. w I was a little scared of diving for the first time, but when I realized I was hooked lol Free photos are hot too!
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530代Month of posting: 2026/01Even though it was my first time diving, I felt comfortable with the advance explanations and underwater support. The moment we saw sea turtles up close was truly moving. I was also happy to receive photo data.
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530代Month of posting: 2025/12It had been a long time since I had been diving, but I was able to dive with ease thanks to the detailed explanations given beforehand. I will never forget the moment when I was able to swim side by side with a sea turtle underwater.
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520代Month of posting: 2025/11I joined the tour as a solo traveler and enjoyed it without hesitation! The guide was friendly and took a lot of pictures for me, which was very satisfying.
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530代Month of posting: 2025/11I joined here for my first diving experience. We were taught in a very detailed and easy-to-understand manner for beginners, and we were able to enjoy the ocean. It was November, but it was quite warm in the sea because I was wearing a diving suit. The transparency of the sea was not so clear due to the weather, but if I have a chance to visit Yakushima again, I will come again.
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520代Month of posting: 2025/11Too great! I'm so excited to be so close to sea turtles! Too happy to get lots of pictures too!
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530代Month of posting: 2025/11From the reception to changing clothes to diving, everything went smoothly. I was able to see sea turtles, which I had hoped for, so I have nothing to say. I will use it again.
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520代Month of posting: 2025/10I was captivated by the world of blue and silence that spread out under the sea. Swimming with sea turtles is too luxurious an experience. I am so glad I had this experience while I was still in my 20s.
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540代Month of posting: 2025/10We took the plunge and joined the tour as a commemoration of our trip as a couple. It was the first time for both of us to dive, but we were taught the basics and were even able to take two-shot photos with sea turtles.
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550代Month of posting: 2025/10I had been on another tour before and it was so good that I decided to try diving this time. As usual, the staff was wonderful and made me feel at ease from the beginning to the end of the tour.
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330代Month of posting: 2025/09We could not see sea turtles because of rough seas at the point where we could see them, but it was fun to dive in the clear sea.
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540代Month of posting: 2025/09The instructor's guidance was precise and I was able to enter the sea without anxiety. I was able to observe sea turtles as they are known to have a high encounter rate, and it was a very meaningful time.
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520代Month of posting: 2025/09It was my first time diving, but they taught me carefully and I enjoyed it!
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540代Month of posting: 2025/09It was like being in another world, and I was simply soothed by the underwater scenery.... The sight of the sea turtles swimming peacefully was so memorable that I cannot get it out of my mind's eye. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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420代Month of posting: 2025/09Even first-timers can enjoy it.
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540代Month of posting: 2025/09I was worried because I was not a confident swimmer, but the instructor was very supportive and even a beginner was fine. I was really moved by the sight of sea turtles swimming leisurely in front of me.
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540代Month of posting: 2025/09I was able to swim with sea turtles, which I had longed for...I was also able to take a lot of pictures for free and enjoy the sea of Yakushima very much! If you have any doubts, please join us!
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540代Month of posting: 2025/09I participated in this event with my family. Thanks to the staff's kind and careful instruction to the children, my daughter, who was scared at first, was able to completely enjoy the experience! It was great to see the smiles on the children's faces when they saw the sea turtles.
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420代Month of posting: 2025/08It was a good decision to see sea turtles. I was satisfied to get a photo! If the place to change clothes was a little more spacious, it would be perfect.
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530代Month of posting: 2025/08From reception to transfer was very smooth. The quality of the guides is high and you can dive with peace of mind. I will use this tour again.
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530代Month of posting: 2025/07The ocean is blue and looks crazy! All the photos taken by the guide were so professional that I immediately uploaded them to social networking sites.
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530代Month of posting: 2025/06He taught me very well and it was a good practice for diving. He also took about 220 photos, so I think I have one good one lol.
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450代Month of posting: 2025/06The underwater view is amazing and the cost is good, including equipment rental. The only regret is that the hot water in the shower was a little weak.
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550代Submitted Month: 2025/05It was my first time to dive, but I was able to experience it with ease thanks to your detailed instruction. I am very grateful for the more than 100 photos you took of me. I am very grateful for the more than 100 pictures we took and I have a new goal to get certified to dive seriously. Once again, thank you very much. ♪♪♪♪
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540代Submitted Month: 2025/05I was so impressed to see so many coral reefs! The changing area is also clean and a great point for women...I will definitely ask for this place again next time!
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340代Submitted Month: 2025/05Facilities were adequate. The sea was usually beautiful. I guess it's worth the price.
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550代Submitted Month: 2025/04I was alone, but the staff talked to me in a friendly manner and I was able to enjoy the tour without any hesitation. I was simply overwhelmed by the Yakushima blue ocean.
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520代Submitted Month: 2025/04It was my first time diving, but they taught me carefully and I enjoyed it very much! I was very satisfied to see not only sea turtles but also various fish such as bears and sea eels! They also took a lot of pictures for us. Thank you very much!
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540代Month of posting: 2024/10I was worried about whether I would be able to dive well, but I was taught carefully and enjoyed the experience. We were also able to see sea turtles, so the tour was highly satisfying. At the end of the tour, we were told about some recommended spots in Yakushima, so we could spend a fulfilling day after the diving tour. Thank you very much.
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530代Month of posting: 2024/10I was scared at first because I am not good at swimming, but with careful instruction, I could afford to enjoy the sea in the latter half! It was a great decision for me to join the tour!
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550代Month of posting: 2024/07I was a little apprehensive about snorkeling for the first time, being alone, but I was reassured by the easy-to-understand explanations. It was a really fun and wonderful experience, and I saw a lot of fish and sea turtles! It was a free time in the morning of the day I was leaving, but I am so glad I signed up for this tour. The photos you took were sent to us the next day.
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520代Month of posting: 2024/07I was a beginner, but I enjoyed it very much without being nervous because of the instructor's careful lecture! I was very happy to see sea turtles! It was so much fun! I had a great time! I was very happy to see sea turtles and had a lot of fun! I was thankful that I could concentrate on the scenery. I think this tour is safe and enjoyable even for beginners. Thank you very much!
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530代Month of posting: 2024/07It was so beautiful and sparkling in the ocean! The guide took a lot of pictures and I was very satisfied................................!
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520代Month of posting: 2024/07The sea turtles are too cute! The instructor was so funny and great!
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540代Month of posting: 2024/07The children were very excited to be in the sea for the first time! The staff was very kind and supportive, and as a parent, I felt at ease.
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550代Month of posting: 2024/06I was really happy with the guide I asked last time, so I went to the sea with the same guide this time, too. The sea of Yakushima is exceptional. I will ask him again next year.
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520代Submitted Month: 2024/05He took a lot of underwater photos during the tour. I'm so glad because I would never be able to take pictures by myself! I mean, I can't dexterously take pictures while swimming 😂I especially like the one with the sea turtle💓I was able to download the pictures to my phone later so I could share them with my family and friends. I appreciated the service that allowed me to keep my memories!
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520代Submitted Month: 2024/05The sea of Yakushima, Leveci. Too beautiful.
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530代Submitted Month: 2024/05I was a little nervous for my first time diving, but the instructor was very attentive and made me feel at ease. I was also able to swim with sea turtles! I think this is a great tour for beginners 😊.
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420代Submitted Month: 2024/05The ocean was beautiful. I got a little seasick, so an anti-sickness medicine would have been perfect.
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530代Submitted Month: 2024/04I saw 3 sea turtles 💓Thank you very much!
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540代Submitted Month: 2024/04Even though I had no diving experience at all, I was able to enjoy the experience thanks to the instructor's detailed explanations.
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420代Month of posting: 2024/03I was happy to swim with sea turtles!
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540代Month of posting: 2023/09Although the weather was fine, there were concerns about the swell of the waves caused by the typhoon, but thanks to the experienced guide, we were able to dive safely without overdoing it, in a place where we could do so safely and where the water was as turbid as possible! He gave us a very detailed lecture. The tour was conducted in the safest possible location and at a location where the water was as turbid as possible, thanks to the experienced guide. They also take a lot of photos and videos so it will be a memorable experience. It was a really moving experience. Thanks to the guide, I felt very safe. Thank you very much.
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520代Month of posting: 2023/08With a typhoon approaching, there were concerns about the weather and sea conditions, but we were able to enjoy snorkeling safely at a spot where we could avoid the wind and waves. Thanks to the guide's careful instruction from the beginning, even those of us who can hardly swim were able to relax. I was worried that the sea might be muddy due to the typhoon. I was worried that the sea might be muddy due to the typhoon, but I was surprised when I put my face in the water! There were many colorful fish swimming in the crystal clear water. It was fun to observe many kinds of fish, such as bears, cuttlefish, moray eels, boxfish, and nudibranch eggs. We also had our pictures taken during the snorkeling, which made it a memorable experience. Thank you very much.
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It is relatively low in difficulty and recommended for first-timers.
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3-4 participants / 1 person:12,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. 2 participants / 1 person:13,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. 1 person:14,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. |
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| time zone | 8:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 (March - October) |
| the time required | Approx. 3.5 hours |
| Holding period | year round |
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