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Scuba diving in Yakushima! (Guided Fun Diving for Licensed Guests)

Kagoshima Prefecture, Japanby 屋久島ダイビングサービス もりとうみ

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 6 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

【Concept】The forest and the sea are deeply connected, and it is said that "a rich forest nurtures a rich sea."Since you're visiting Yakushima, a place blessed with lush forests, it would be a shame not to explore its waters as well...If you have a diving license, we highly recommend diving into the sea of Yakushima.Here, you will truly feel the deep connection between the forest and the ocean.

What's included

  • Weight (per day)
  • Tank (2 dives)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Full equipment rental (per day)
  • Boat fee (2 dives)
  • Guide fee (2 dives)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lanch box

Itinerary

The most common diving style in Yakushima is a guided boat dive in the Isso area.Boats depart from Isso Fishing Port, and since the dive sites are only 3–5 minutes from the port, the boat returns to the harbor after each dive.Surface intervals of 40–60 minutes are taken on land at the port.The Isso area offers a variety of dive sites, and the day's diving locations are chosen based on the weather, sea conditions, and diver experience level.【Entry & Dive Conditions】Backroll entry from the boat.Each dive site has permanent buoys and ropes for easy entry and descent.Most sites have no strong currents, making them enjoyable for both beginners and experienced divers.【Daily Schedule】08:00 – Hotel pickup08:20 – Meet at dive site08:30 – Arrive at the boat08:45–09:45 – 1st dive09:50–10:40 – Surface interval at the port10:45–11:45 – 2nd dive12:00–13:00 – Lunch break at the port13:15–14:15 – 3rd dive (optional)14:45–15:15 – Shower & change15:15–16:00 – Logbook entry16:00 – Finish【Flexible Diving Options】You can dive once or twice in the morning, with an optional third dive in the afternoon (maximum 3 dives per day).Since the boat returns to the port after each dive, you can also choose to join only morning or afternoon dives.Depending on your arrival time in Yakushima, you can start from the 2nd or 3rd dive.If space allows, diving twice in the afternoon may also be possible.After the dives, you can shower and change at our shop in Miyanoura, where we also complete logbook entries before checkout. (Miyanoura is about 15–20 minutes by car from Isso.)If you don’t need to fill out a logbook or prefer to end your dive at the site, you can check out directly at Isso—just let us know in advance!

Meeting and pickup

【For Those Meeting on Site】If using a rental car, please meet at Isso, located at the northernmost point of Yakushima.The meeting point will be one of the following three locations:⚪︎Isso Beach Parking Lothttps://maps.app.goo.gl/cVyNMv4v2aLR7uAV6⚪︎Isso Fishing Port Public Restroomhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/cYdFDSyx1bsSDjoQA⚪︎Isso Fishing Port Dockhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/TxZ87Leu3B84STrN9Meeting time and location will be confirmed the day before.Free parking is available at the port.

【For Those Requesting Pickup】Pickup Area: From Isso, clockwise through Miyanoura to Kusukawa.Other areas may be available depending on reservations for the day—please inquire when booking.Pickup time will be notified the day before.

End point

【For Those Meeting on Site】If using a rental car, please meet at Isso, located at the northernmost point of Yakushima.The meeting point will be one of the following three locations:⚪︎Isso Beach Parking Lothttps://maps.app.goo.gl/cVyNMv4v2aLR7uAV6⚪︎Isso Fishing Port Public Restroomhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/cYdFDSyx1bsSDjoQA⚪︎Isso Fishing Port Dockhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/TxZ87Leu3B84STrN9Meeting time and location will be confirmed the day before.Free parking is available at the port.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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