Ishigaki-jima Island Recommended Snorkel Ranking

Ishigaki-jima Island Recommended Snorkel Ranking
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If you can easily enjoy the sea around Ishigaki-jima Island (Yaeyama Islands), which has one of the largest coral reefs in Japan, snorkeling is recommended!
Among the many snorkeling spots, we will introduce the most recommended spots in the ranking. You can join with confidence even for the first time with the guidance of a professional guide!

[1] manta

manta Point & Blue Cave & Mini Jungle Waterfall 1 day well-packed tour

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

3 minutes by boat from the beach to manta Point! You can also meet manta in snorkeling. Sometimes you can meet more than 5 mantas!


Half day snorkel

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

Even if you are inexperienced with snorkel or are not good at swimming, it is safe because experienced staff will accompany you! manta and the fish swim elegantly!


manta Snorkel & Phantom Island Landing & Taketomijima Sightseeing

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

A full-fledged course with a good performance of Yaeyama play. It is recommended for families because you can use the precious time of your trip effectively and small children can easily participate!


Boat snorkel around coral reef + manta, one of the highest transparency in Ishigaki-jima Island

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

A tour that makes you feel like you have gained because you can go to the point after looking at the beautiful Kawahira Bay. I'm glad that the travel time to each point is only 10 to 15 minutes! The manta seen from the surface of the water is impressive!



[2nd] Hamashima, a phantom island

Tropical snorkel (half day) at the Phantom Island + National Park designation point

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

To a visionary island surrounded by the sea of emerald blue! We will guide you to the best points in the sea situation on the day. The water depth is relatively shallow, so even children can enjoy it with peace of mind!


Phantom Island × Kuroshima × Panari (1 day) Snorkeling

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

It is a small-group tour that you can enjoy without worrying about the eyes around you, so it is recommended for beginners! There is no doubt that you will be impressed by the corals in front of you!


B Plan Couple & Family Discount AM Phantom Island + Half Day Snorkeling

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

Let's land on a "phantom island" made of only pure white sandy beaches that appear at low tide. Comes with snorkeling for a wide range of fun from small children to elderly people.


[3] Balas Island

Baras Snorkel Half Day Course

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

"Baras Island", made of only the fragments of corals, is a rare island in the world. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful sea, but you also have a high probability of encountering sea turtles.


Ballas / Hatomajima 1 day snorkeling course

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

After taking a snorkeling lecture in the shallow waters of Baras Island, enjoy the coral paradise spreading underwater. If you are tired, why don't you go up to the island and collect several kinds of shells?


Baras Island and Hatomajima 1-day course

Ishigaki-jima Island | Snorkel

A Baras Island tour guided by the owner who knows the sea of Iriomote. Move on a boat dedicated to snorkeling, equipped with large sunshade tents and toilets.


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