Encounter rate of over 951 TP3T! Whale watching tours near Mizuna Island!

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Submission Date;2026/06/05

Table of Contents

1 What is Mizuna Island like?
2 Enjoy winter-only whale watching! The waters around Motobu Peninsula are a rare spot!
- 2.1 Whale Watching Attractions
- 2.2 When to enjoy whale watching
3 A moving experience of great power! Recommended Whale Watching Tours
4 summary

What is Mizuna Island like?

水納島わくわくボートシュノーケリング＆日帰り海水浴

Minna-jima (水納島) is a small island with a beautiful sea that will capture your heart once you get there.

It is also popularly known as "Croissant Island" because the island looks like a croissant.

Summary of Directions to Mizuna Island

(i)Watakuchi Portgo to
(2) Take a ferry from Watakuchi Port
(in Japanese history)Or join a tour and save money as the ferry and activities are included!)

◆Ferry tickets cannot be reserved in advance, only same-day tickets are sold, so you need to get there early to secure your tickets. If you join a tour, you can go on the tour company's own ship, which is more convenient.

Click here to see the ranking of popular tours to Mizuna Island.

Enjoy winter-only whale watching!
The waters around Motobu Peninsula are a rare spot.

ホエールウォッチング

In fact, there are only a few places in Japan where whales can be seen,Waters around Motobu Peninsula (around Iejima and Mizuna Island)is one of the few spots in Japan where humpback whales can be seen with a high probability.

Learn about whale watching!

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The tour is available in a small group, so beginners are welcome! Boat Experience Diving Tour at the Amazingly Beautiful "Mizuna Island" ★Free Photo (No.605)開始時間9:00 / 12:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2 to 2.5 hours12,500 yen

The amazing beauty of the sea at "Mizuna Island" Boat Snorkeling Tour *Free photo (No.604)開始時間9:00 / 12:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours7,000 yen

S Plan ◆One-day Sea Swimming + Boat Snorkeling + 3 kinds of marine sports (No.602)開始時間Varies depending on the season.所要時間Approx. 4 to 7 hours13,000 yen

▼Learn more about the tour that includes round-trip ferry tickets to Minna Island▼

Activity tour with round-trip ferry ticket to Mizuna Island Save money with a set of ferry tickets! Activity Tour with Ferry Ticket Minnajima is a small island with a beautiful ocean that will grab your heart once you get there. Ferry tickets cannot be reserved in advance and only same-day tickets are available [...]. (16 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Whale Watching Attractions

【北部発・冬季限定】2年連続遭遇率100%達成！ホエールウォッチング（1日コース）

Whale watching refers to the annual winter migration of whales to Okinawa's waters in search of warmer waters to give birth.Tour held only in winter to observe humpback whalesIt is.

Of all the animal species that have ever existed on Earth.most significantThe whales are so exciting that even adults get very excited, and the moment they are spotted, there are loud cheers from the boat.

It is also a great opportunity for a wide range of people, from small children to the elderly, to participate!

When to enjoy whale watching

【北部発・冬季限定】4歳から参加OK！高確率で出会えるホエールウォッチング＆ボードシュノーケル

The season for whale watching is,From late December to early April each year（The peak season is from February to March.

Encounter rates are also high as the calves are born and begin to swim with the parent whales!

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The amazing beauty of the sea at "Mizuna Island" Boat Snorkeling Tour *Free photo (No.604)開始時間9:00 / 12:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours7,000 yen

【水納島】ライセンス必須！ファンダイビング2ダイブコース（水中撮影サービス付き）

The tour is for those who want to learn the basics of diving! Mizuna Island 2dive Fun Diving Tour★Free Photo（No.606)開始時間9:00 / 13:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours13,500 yen

▼Departing from and returning to Okinawa Main Island! Learn more about the Minna Island day trip▼

Okinawa Main Island】One-day Tour to Mizuna Island Enjoy a casual day trip from Okinawa Main Island! Tour with Minna Island Ferry Tickets Included Minna Island is a remote island located about a 15-minute boat ride from Okinawa Main Island. Although it’s very easy to reach from Okinawa Main Island, you can enjoy beautiful beaches and marine activities that feel like a whole other world […] (38 results total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

A moving experience of great power!
Recommended Whale Watching Tours

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Here are some whale watching tours you can enjoy in the waters around Motobu Peninsula (around Iejima and Mizuna Island). Please take a look at them for reference!

Recommended Whale Watching Tours
Participation is possible from ages 0 and up! Half Day Course

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It would be sad to see only the children unable to participate in a family vacation.

The half-day course allows you to enjoy whale watching in a short time and is easy to incorporate into your itinerary!

Recommended Whale Watching Tours
(2) Luxurious and plentiful observation! 1 day course

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You can enjoy a day of luxurious whale watching! Many photographers join us to take pictures of the best moments.

We will take you on a special whale-watching cruiser for your comfort.

Recommended Whale Watching Tours
(3) Snorkeling is also included in the package!

【北部発・水納島】【夏季限定】水納島で海水浴＆ボートシュノーケル＆マリンスポーツ2種類体験（水納島往復乗船＆写真撮影サービス付き）

This full-day tour includes snorkeling and whale watching.

The winter sea has less plankton and is more transparent than summer. You can enjoy snorkeling with many fish in the coral field!

Recommended Whale Watching Tours
4) Experience diving is also included in the set price!

水納島,体験ダイビング,ツアー,友達と,カップルで

Dive deeper than snorkeling and explore the ocean! It is interesting to see the different fish inhabiting the sea depending on the depth you swim.

If you are new to diving, our guides will fully support you!

From the northern part of Okinawa's main island.
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summary

ホエールウォッチング

In fact, even domestically,Waters around Motobu Peninsula (around Iejima and Mizuna Island)is a rare spot to see humpback whales. Some visitors come every year to participate in whale-watching tours!

Small children are welcome to join us, and seeing the dynamic whales live is a wonderful experience. Please take a look at this page for more information!

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The author of this article :. R.Tanaka

He has loved traveling since he was a child and visited Okinawa many times on family trips. After graduating from university, he worked for a financial institution. Later, she moved from the Kansai region to live in Okinawa, which she had longed to do. On his days off, he enjoys activities such as snorkeling and SUP. His latest hobby is cooking the fish he catches. Currently, he is enjoying a relaxed Okinawan life surrounded by the great outdoors.