- Features of this plan
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Enjoy Kohama Island with a landing on the island of phantom (Hamashima).
Experience Diving & Snorkeling Tour
From and to Kohama Island,This is a special plan that allows you to experience diving at one dive site (about 40 minutes) and snorkeling at one snorkeling site (about 1 hour).
Phantom Island (official name: Hamashima) is a small sandy island in an emerald green sea.The shallow ocean is spectacular, and the white sandy beaches make for a beautiful 360-degree view no matter where you take your picture!
Recommendations◆MaruYuyu (excellent safety measures) contractor
This course is very satisfying for both beginners and repeaters!
◆Guide to "Shihsi Jagoho," the largest coral reef in Japan
Visit to "Phantom Island (Hamashima)" with a 360-degree panoramic view
Staff can take pictures with your own camera
◆Use of our own boats to minimize the risk of seasicknessInformation that can only be known by participating in the tourOur veteran guides will explain about the fish and the tropical fish. Enjoy!
Experience weightlessness by diving!
Astronauts are said to train underwater because it is close to weightless space.
Diving is an easy way to experience weightlessness! For those who are new to this experience, we will provide a training course, so please feel free to join us.
Shihsi Lagoon
The location for experience diving and snorkeling is a special area called "Seokseo Jagoho," which is the only place in Japan where diving and snorkeling take place.
It is also included in the marine area of Iriomote Ishigaki National Park, so it is an area with a rich ecosystem as well as spectacular views.
Regarding baggage...
Luggage can be left in the guide's car (or on the boat). Please take care of your valuables by yourself. (In some cases, we may ask you to leave your luggage at the front desk of your hotel.)
If you have any questions, please contact our staff directly as we will call you the evening before to confirm your reservation.
⬇︎Half-day snorkeling course is here: ⬇︎
⬇︎Half-day experience diving course is here: ⬇︎
- Reference Schedule
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Hours. Contents 8:40 Meet at Obama Port / Departure
➡︎ If you are coming from outside of Kohama Island, please use the ferry.
Click here to book ferry tickets9:00 Departure from Kohama Port / Experience Diving 12:30 Return to Port of Obama
Lunch and rest on your own at Kohama Island13:30 Meet at Obama Port/Reparture 13:40 Landing on Phantom Island & Snorkeling 16:30 Arrival at Obama Port / Thanks for your help. * Times are approximate.
Subject to change depending on sea conditions and weather.*Only one diving experience is available in the morning or afternoon.
The guide will decide which one to experience on the day of the tour.
We are currently offering one-day tours in the morning and afternoon, so we will be open from 8:40 to 11:40 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at the port of Kohama Island.
- Course Content and Details
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Price Adult (12 years old and up) :. 17,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Children (10-11 years old):. 14,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Boarding only: same fare
*If you participate alone or there are no other guests, the above +5,000 yen will be charged. (Local payment)Fee includes Tour boarding fee, equipment rental (mask, fins, wetsuit, diving equipment), guide fee personal effects Wet clothes or swimsuit (wear beforehand), towel, change of clothes, sandals or footwear that can get wet, jacket (e.g., windbreaker that can be woven if it is cold), sunscreen protection, camera (the guide may take pictures of the guests). Meeting and Dismissal Location Obama Port (See the location in the image)
After disembarking from the ferry, move to the right (north) side of the Obama Port Terminal in front of the quay. If staff members are not at the same location, please wait in the terminal until the meeting time.Location Phantom island, the sea around Kohama Island Holding period April 1 - October 31 Start time 8:40-16:30
*Please have your own lunch at the port of Kohama Island.Age Range 10 years old and up Number of participants 1-4 persons (minimum 2 persons) application deadline By 18:00 the day before *Waterproof digital camera rental available (3,000 yen per unit w/SD)
*Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.
* Your guide will call you the day before the tour for the exact meeting time and place.
How to get there 》
*If you are coming to Kohama Port from a hotel on Kohama Island, you may be asked to meet the hotel's free shuttle bus.(We will call you around the evening of the day before to confirm your reservation. We will give you more details at that time.)
*If you are coming from Ishigaki Island, please take the ferry to Kohama Island.
Click here to book ferry tickets
Special note 》
*Participation may be denied to those with pre-existing medical conditions, those who have received some kind of indication from a doctor or who are taking medication on a regular basis during a medical checkup, etc. If you have any concerns about any health condition, please be sure to contact us at the time of reservation.
*Please note that the tour may be cancelled or the point changed due to changes in weather or sea conditions on the day of the tour or during the tour in order to ensure the safety of our guests.
*No one is allowed to enter the ocean while under the influence of alcohol, intoxicated, or in poor health. Also, if swimming, it is prohibited to bring alcoholic beverages on the tour.
*Boarding of airplanes is not allowed after diving. Please be aware of this.
- Frequently asked questions about this plan
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Q. Is there a place to change on the day?
The ship's restrooms are used in conjunction with the changing rooms, so you can change your clothes.
Ship facilities include simple showers (water), toilets, and changing rooms (also used as restrooms) so that you can change and disembark when you disembark.
Q. What is the difference between the two?How do I get to Obama Port?Kohama Port can be reached in about 30 minutes by ferry departing from Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal.
Ferry arrival and departure times are,this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)for more information.
Q. What is the difference between the two?Is the meeting place easy to find?After disembarking from the ferry, this is in front of the quay, which has moved to the right (north side) when looking at the Obama Port Terminal.
Our staff wearing blue polo shirts are waiting for you.
Q. What is the difference between the two?Can I snorkel even if I am not a good swimmer?Our snorkel point is very close to where we stopped the boat, so you can see fish and coral without having to leave the boat.
We will also teach you how to properly put on the three-piece set (mask, snorkel, and fins), and the key points to remember when snorkeling, all within feet of each other, so please come and join us.Even those who are not good swimmers can enjoy snorkeling because life jackets ensure safe buoyancy.
Q. What is the difference between the two?Do I have to wear a life jacket?For safety reasons, all guests are required to wear life jackets (life preservers) or wetsuits.
Even those who can swim may suddenly have a seizure, and we believe it is necessary to ensure their safety.We also provide life jackets for infants, so you can enjoy playing in the ocean with your small children without anxiety. With life jackets to ensure buoyancy, enjoy snorkeling safely and securely.
Q. What is the difference between the two?Are there toilets on the ship?Each boat is equipped with a toilet. The toilet is used differently than usual, using seawater for flushing and all dumping is done underwater, so toilet paper should be thrown in the trash. (Detailed instructions on how to use these toilets will be provided at the time of your tour.)
Q. What is the difference between the two?I have poor eyesight. Do you have rental masks with glasses?We also rent masks (one size only) with prescription (limited to those with less than 0.1 vision).
Snorkeling with a mask while wearing contact lenses is also possible. *We are not responsible for lost contact lenses.
Q. What is the difference between the two?Do you have rental items for children?Masks, fins (21 cm or taller), life jackets (from about 100 cm in height), and wetsuits for children are also available for rent.
Floating boats are also available for infants only. (Please consult with us in the remarks column of the reservation form.)Wetsuits are available for a fee (@2,000 yen) from June 1 to October 31.
Q. Can I participate during pregnancy?Pregnant women are not permitted to attend. We apologize for the inconvenience. - word of mouth
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Percentage of review submissions]Total 11 items540代Month of posting: 2025/08I have dived the waters of Okinawa several times, but this plan for Kohama Island was especially good and full of content. Both the sandy beach of the island and the snorkeling fish were amazing, and the staff's thorough explanation of the names and ecology of the fish stimulated my intellectual curiosity. This is a highly satisfying tour that the whole family can enjoy.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/09The ocean of Kohama Island is so beautiful that it makes me want to do it again!
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430代Month of posting: 2022/08There were so many different kinds of fish and they were so cute. The sea turtles on the coral reef were also very cute.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/08The colorful fish were so cute. There were also very small fish that were very cute.
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430代Month of posting: 2022/08I was able to see Nemo and the fish, so I felt like I was in the real Nemo's world!
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430代Month of posting: 2022/06The hotel staff recommended this tour and we joined on short notice! It was raining, but the rain was beautiful! I would like to go back next year!
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530代Month of posting: 2022/05It was my first time snorkeling and diving and it was a lot of fun! I want to go to Miyako Island next time. ❗️
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520代Month of posting: 2022/04This was a great tour! The staff's customer service, tour content, and reservation handling were all excellent! I enjoyed both snorkeling and diving, even though it was my first time, so I highly recommend this tour. If you come to Kohama Island, you should definitely join this tour! Thank you to all the staff! If you are going to dive, you should definitely have the underwater camera option! The camera is quite powerful and you can take very beautiful underwater photos.
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450代Month of posting: 2021/08Read more
530代Month of posting: 2021/05We participated in the full day diving and snorkeling tour! I enjoyed the tour because of the instructor's kind support and his constant smiling face.
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View reservations and availability | Amount of money |
Adults (12 years and older):17,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. Child (10-11 years old): 14,000 yen |
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| time zone | 8:40-16:30 |
| the time required | Approx. 6 hours |
| Holding period | April 1 - October 31 |
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