Thorough description of activities for children and adults on Mizuna Island! Also introduces recommended tours!
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What is Mizuna Island like?
Minna-jima Island is a remote island located approximately 7 km west of the main island of Okinawa.
More than 60,000 tourists visit the area annually! It is a very popular spot that is easily accessible from the main island of Okinawa and is crowded with tourists every summer.
In this issue, we will introduce activities on Mizuna Island!
↓ First time visitors to Mizuna Island are also welcome☆.
Click here for recommended tours of Mizuna Island
There are two ways to access Mizuna Island!
Mizuna Island can be reached by the following two methods!
(2) Participate in a tour
These two types of access will be explained.
↓For more information about the ferry to Mizuna Island, click here.
Click here for tours with ferry to Mizuna Island
How to get there (1) Take a ferry
If you take the high-speed boat "New Wing Minna" from Tokuchi Port on the main island of OkinawaApprox. 15 min.You will arrive at Mizuna Island in
Because boarding tickets cannot be reserved,During high season, the number of flights will increase but may be full.
Only same-day tickets are sold, so you will need to plan to get to Watakuchi Port early to secure your ticket.
Number of flights: 6~11 flights/day (high season)
Time required: approx. 15 min.
Round-trip fare: Adult 1,730 yen / Child 880 yen
Access Method 2: Take a tour
The best way to access Mizuna Island is by taking a tour.
As mentioned earlier, reservations cannot be made for the ferry, so there is a possibility that it will be full and you will not be able to board,
Various types of tours are offered, including tours just for swimming and tours for a full day of fun, allowing you to visit Mizuna Island with peace of mind and at a reasonable price!
(2) Take a high-speed boat from Watakuchi Port.
(orTake a tour(and the high-speed boat fee and activities are included in the package, so it's a great deal!)
◆High-speed boat tickets cannot be reserved in advance and only same-day tickets are sold, so you need to get there early to secure a ticket. If you join a tour, you can go on the tour company's own ship, which is more convenient.
Popular Activities on Mizuna Island
On Mizuna Island, tropical fish and coral can be observed even within the swimming area, so swimming alone is enjoyable enough, but to enjoy the waters of Mizuna Island even more, activity tours are recommended!
Here we introduce some of the marine activities you can enjoy on Mizuna Island.
Click here to see the ranking of popular tours to Mizuna Island.
Even small children can enjoy it!
Snorkeling at Mizuna Island.
Snorkeling at Mizuna Island takes you to a slightly deeper point by boat. You can see coral, tropical fish, and many other sea creatures.
Some tours are available for children as young as 4 years old, so we recommend that you enjoy them as a family!
↓ Learn more about snorkeling on Mizuna Island ↓.
↓ Click here for recommended snorkeling tours ↓ Click here for recommended snorkeling tours
diving
If snorkeling is not enough for you, how about diving deeper?
There are also various types of experience diving tours that do not require a license.
Most of the tours have small groups and instructors teach carefully,Those who want to enjoy the marine world should take the plunge!
↓ Learn more about diving in Mizuna Island ↓
Click here for recommended diving tours ↓ Click here for recommended diving tours ↓ Click here for recommended diving tours
SUP
SUP is a marine sport that involves standing on a surfboard-like board and moving through the water.
Since it is a single-seater, you can proceed at your own pace. Once you get used to it, you can stand up and paddle around.
Experience the 360-degree panoramic view and the beauty of the crystal clear ocean by SUP!
Learn more about SUP on Mizuna Island ↓↓
Recommended SUP tours are here ↓↓.
Canoe/Kayak
Although you may have a strong image of canoeing and kayaking on rivers and lakes, we also recommend canoeing and kayaking in the ocean.
In particular, clear kayaks with transparent hulls and bottoms are a unique way to enjoy the ocean.
You can also see the ocean while paddling, so it will definitely be a memorable ride with your children!
↓ Learn more about Mizuna Island Canoeing ↓
parasailing
The trapeze-like apparatus is attached to the trapeze, and the trapeze goes up into the sky along with a parachute, providing the sensation of a walk in the air.
You will experience the thrill and exhilaration as you quickly gain altitude! Please enjoy the spectacular view from the sky!
↓ Learn more about parasailing on Mizuna Island ↓
↓Click here for recommended plans including parasailing
A powerful winter-only activity!
whale watching
Whale watching, a winter-only activity that allows you to see humpback whales as they migrate south to breed
Mizuna Island offers a high probability of seeing humpback whales. You will be excited to see the various performances of the whales up close!
↓ Learn more about whale watching ↓
↓ Click here for recommended whale watching tours ↓ Click here for recommended whale watching tours
summary
Mizuna Island is very popular as a remote island that can be reached by a day trip from the main island of Okinawa.
There are many one-day tours to Mizuna Island, and it is possible to experience several marine activities at once.
In addition to diving and snorkeling, banana boats and parasailing are popular for their exhilaration and thrill.
Please take home lots of wonderful memories from this unique experience on Mizuna Island.
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