Excellent transparency! What you need to know if you want to experience diving in the ocean of Kohama Island! Recommended tours are also introduced!

A precious experience on Kohama Island with its outstanding transparency!
Beginners Welcome★Introduction to Diving

Kohama Island is located right in the center of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and became famous as the setting for the NHK television series "Churasan.

This is because the island is surrounded by beautiful, clear blue waters,The island is popular among diversIt is!

In this issue, we will introduce in detail the diving experience on Kohama Island.

The largest coral reef area in Japan!
The sea of Kohama Island is full of creatures

Kohama Island exists in one of the largest coral reef areas in Japan called "Ishinishi lagoon.

The number of living creatures there is about 1,000 species. The high transparency of the water makes it look like aNatural aquariumwill be spreading.

You may enjoy the dive more if you find out what kind of creatures are there before diving!

↓Click here to read the article.

A thorough explanation of the fish you can see in the ocean of Kohama Island! Introducing popular activities that allow you to interact with the fish!Contents1 Creatures that live on Kohama Island2 Where is Kohama Island? 3 You can meet and observe many of them!

Best Season for Diving at Kohama Island

Kohama Island has the same subtropical climate as Okinawa Island and Ishigaki Island. It is a warm and sunny region with a typical tropical climate, with temperatures never falling below 10 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

In Okinawa, the opening of the sea is held every year in March,Diving can be enjoyed from spring.Spring is recommended because the weather is often stable and it is easier to make plans!

Another advantage of diving in spring is that there are fewer tourists than in summer, so it is easier to play and travel costs are lower.

And summer is the best tourist season, when you can enjoy the most Okinawan sea.

However, it is also the most popular season for tourists,We recommend that you plan your trip and make your reservations and other preparations as soon as possible♪

Typhoons are also a concern in summer. It is a good idea to prepare in advance for typhoons during your stay, such as checking out events that can be enjoyed indoors!

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Ishigaki Island - Kohama Island Ferry Information [Timetables, Fares, and Web Reservations! Also, a thorough explanation of the attractions of Kohama Island sightseeing!Contents1 It takes about 25 minutes from Ishigaki Island by ferry! What kind of island is Kohama Island (Kohama Island)? 2 How to get to Kohama Island2.1 Kohama Island Ferry Price List3 Ferry tickets must be purchased in advance! 4 Advantages of purchasing ferry tickets in advance4.1 Ferry [...]

Recommended Diving Tours in Kohama Island

If you are interested in actually experiencing diving, we recommend the following tours!

Please join us and enjoy the beautiful ocean, corals and fishes of Kohama Island.

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Kohama Island Experience Diving Tour Enjoy diving in the clear waters of Japan's largest coral reef area around Kohama Island! No license is required, so even first-timers can easily participate without a license. (6 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

First time visitors are also welcome!
Half Day] Churaumi Experience Diving Tour

This is an experience diving tour that can be done by beginners or those without a license! You can enjoy the beautiful ocean of Kohama Island, which is covered with colorful corals.

This tour allows you to see colorful tropical fish, experience the clarity of the ocean, and experience the best of the Churaumi Sea!

Kohama Island/Half Day】Beginners welcome☆Experience diving tour with excellent transparency!開始時間8:40-11:40 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours13,000 yen

1 dayHeld only from April to October!
Diving & Snorkeling & Landing on Phantom Island

This is a special tour that includes the very popular "Phantom Island" landing, experience diving, and snorkeling!

Phantom Island (official name: Hamashima) is a small sandy island in an emerald green sea, with a white sandy beach that looks beautiful no matter where you take a 360-degree photo.

I highly recommend this tour as it is a very satisfying tour that allows you to play all day long!

Kohama Island / 1 day】Only available from April to October! Experience diving, snorkeling, and landing on a phantom island! Boarding only is also available (No.605)開始時間8:40-16:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours17,000 yen

↓Very popular!Phantom Island Landing OnlyClick here for tours

I'm worried about diving out of the blue,
For those who do, snorkeling is the way to go!

Not only diving, but snorkeling is also popular on Kohama Island!

If you are worried about diving, we recommend snorkeling. Snorkeling is recommended for those who are a little worried about diving.

Even young children can participate, so please consider... ♪

Kohama Island/Half Day】Only available from November to March! The clarity of the winter sea is at a different level☆Guide recommended 2-point snorkeling tour in the Churaumi Sea (No.601)開始時間1:30-4:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 3 hours11,000 yen

Kohama Island/3 hours] Same-day reservation OK for travelers with children☆Half-day course of landing at "Phantom Island" & Churaumi snorkeling (No.602)開始時間8:40-11:40 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours9,000 yen

Special Autumn SALE [Choice of Ishigaki Island or Kohama Island] Beginners and children are welcome☆Landing on Phantom Island + Ishinishi lagoon & Sea turtle snorkeling AM half-day course (No.667)開始時間9:40-13:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours9,800 yen →directional marker or indicator8,800suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

↓Learn more about snorkeling at Kohama Island

Kohama Island Snorkeling Tour Enjoy snorkeling in one of Japan's largest coral reefs and outstandingly clear waters! We will take you to the recommended points depending on the weather and season. (22 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

summary

In this issue, we told you about diving in Kohama Island. How was it?

Kohama Island is a great area for beginners who have not yet experienced diving, as well as intermediate to advanced divers who are looking for a destination for their next dive.

Come visit and enjoy an underwater stroll with vivid coral and tropical fish. It is sure to be a memorable experience of a lifetime!