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Yakushima Snorkeling Tour to Spot Sea Turtles in Issou with Free Underwater Video

4.90· 7 reviews

Highlights

  • Only those who can communicate in Japanese or English may participate.
  • Enjoy safe and easy snorkeling designed for non-swimmers and first-timers
  • Choose from a convenient 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM tour start
  • Receive a complimentary underwater video of your snorkeling adventure

What to expect

Experience Yakushima’s famous Issou Beach on a beginner-friendly snorkeling tour. Encounter sea turtles and take home a free underwater video as a souvenir. *The tour video will be edited to a length of approximately 2 minutes.

About this experience

Starting at
09:00, 13:00

Schedule

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    Meet On-Site or Get Picked Up at Your Hotel
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    Check-In and Fill Out the Registration Form
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    Insurance Requirement and Submission Deadline
    Please make sure to purchase your own travel insurance that fully covers the activities included in this tour.
    A copy of your insurance policy must be submitted to the tour operator by 5:00 PM Japan time on the day before the tour.
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    If you fail to submit the required documentation or your insurance does not adequately cover the tour activities, you will not be allowed to participate.
    In such cases, the standard cancellation fee will apply.
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    Transfer to Issou Beach
    The tour is mainly held in the Issou area, located in the northern part of the island.
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    Briefing by the Instructor
    Clear and friendly guidance based on years of experience helps ease any worries or questions. Feel free to ask anything you’re unsure about!
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    Preparation and Practice
    After the briefing, you'll practice snorkeling in shallow water where you can stand.
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    Start Snorkeling
    Now it's time to explore the fun underwater world! Enjoy 1 hours of snorkeling. Your instructor will be with you in the water at all times for safety and support.
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    End of Tour On-Site or Drop-Off at Your Hotel

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Miyanoura–Isso area

    Miyanoura–Isso area

Reviews

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I had a great time with the beautiful sea and the friendly guidance!
Posted Date: 2025/10/10
おかぁちゃん
I was anxious about the flight delay, but I was grateful for the prompt email response. During the car ride to the snorkeling spot, the conversation and explanations about the scenery made me feel at ease, and I appreciated that my preferences were taken into account when choosing the spots. The guide mentioned, "Due to the typhoon, the visibility is a bit lower," but I was still able to enjoy plenty of fish and sparkling coral. Thank you very much.飛行機の到着遅れでハラハラしたのですが、迅速にメール対応をしていただきありがたかったです。シュノーケリングのスポットまでの車中でのお話しや、景色の説明、スポットを選ぶときにもこちらの意向を聞いてくださったりして安心してスタートできました。ガイドさんは「台風の影響もあり、少し透明度が落ちていますね」とおっしゃっていましたが、魚たちやキラキラの珊瑚をたっぷりと堪能出来ました。ありがとうございました。
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Reply from the operator
Thank you for your review and sharing your experience with our tour, Okāchan! Since the snorkeling was the day before the trekking, I thought we would take it easy and not get too tired, but I'm glad to hear you had a great time!おかぁちゃんさん、当店ツアーへの評価と体験談の投稿ありがとうございます！
トレッキング前日のシュノーケリングなので、あまり疲れないようにほどほどに遊ぼうと思ってましたが、しっかり楽しんで頂けたようで良かったです♪
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You can swim with sea turtles!
Posted Date: 2022/07/15
まーや
I was worried about whether I would really encounter sea turtles, but I was able to meet one right at the beginning! After that, I encountered several more, as well as various sea creatures like pufferfish, balloonfish, and sea snakes!
I had a GoPro, and the instructor dove down to get close to the sea turtles and filmed them for me, and the videos turned out so beautiful!
They also kindly taught me a bit about free diving.
After the experience, they even provided me with beautiful photos and ed… I was worried about whether I would really encounter sea turtles, but I was able to meet one right at the beginning! After that, I encountered several more, as well as various sea creatures like pufferfish, balloonfish, and sea snakes!
I had a GoPro, and the instructor dove down to get close to the sea turtles and filmed them for me, and the videos turned out so beautiful!
They also kindly taught me a bit about free diving.
After the experience, they even provided me with beautiful photos and edited videos, making it a very satisfying experience☆
Thank you very much!
I would love to request this again when I come back to Yakushima!♪ 本当に海亀と遭遇できるのか不安だったけど、始まってすぐに海亀に出会うことができました！その後も何匹も出会え、ふぐ？ハリセンボン？やウミヘビなど、さまざまな海の生き物と出会えました！！
私はGoProを持っていたのですが、インストラクターさんが素潜りして海亀など近くまで撮ってきてくださり、その動画がとても綺麗で…！
素潜りのやり方も少し教えてくださり、とても親切な方でした。
体験後も、綺麗な写真と編集した動画までくださり、とても満足した体験をできました☆
ありがとうございました！！
また屋久島来た時にはお願いした… 本当に海亀と遭遇できるのか不安だったけど、始まってすぐに海亀に出会うことができました！その後も何匹も出会え、ふぐ？ハリセンボン？やウミヘビなど、さまざまな海の生き物と出会えました！！
私はGoProを持っていたのですが、インストラクターさんが素潜りして海亀など近くまで撮ってきてくださり、その動画がとても綺麗で…！
素潜りのやり方も少し教えてくださり、とても親切な方でした。
体験後も、綺麗な写真と編集した動画までくださり、とても満足した体験をできました☆
ありがとうございました！！
また屋久島来た時にはお願いしたいと思います♪
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Reply from the operator
Maya,
Thank you for your review and rating! We were blessed with good weather, and it was truly wonderful to swim leisurely with the sea turtles.
Let's experience more free diving and next time, we can observe the sea turtles while they eat!まーや　様
レビュー＆評価ありがとうございます！　天候にも恵まれて、のんびりとウミガメと泳ぐこともでき、本当に良かったです♪
素潜りもどんどん体験して、今度は水中でウミガメがご飯を食べてる所を観察しましょうね～！
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I was able to see turtles, and there were plenty of Nemo as well.
Posted Date: 2022/08/11
屋久島凄いぜ
The guide was very kind, and my children, aged 14 and 8, really enjoyed themselves.

This was our second snorkeling trip, and I was a bit worried that the kids might get bored, but the waters around Yakushima were far from dull, offering many new discoveries.

There was a rich variety of fish, and we encountered some new species, plus we were able to see turtles again.

I was also happy to spot a sea snake.

Since the kids wanted to try free diving, the guide taught us how to do it, allowing us to e… The guide was very kind, and my children, aged 14 and 8, really enjoyed themselves.

This was our second snorkeling trip, and I was a bit worried that the kids might get bored, but the waters around Yakushima were far from dull, offering many new discoveries.

There was a rich variety of fish, and we encountered some new species, plus we were able to see turtles again.

I was also happy to spot a sea snake.

Since the kids wanted to try free diving, the guide taught us how to do it, allowing us to experience more than just fish.

I highly recommend this tour. とても優しいガイドさんで、14歳と8歳の子供達も懐いて楽しんでいました。

今旅行2回目のスノーケリングで、子供達も飽きてしまうかと若干心配していたものの、屋久島の海はそんなに内容の薄い海ではなく、新しい発見がたくさんありました。

魚の種類が豊富で新しく出会った魚もいたし、亀にもまた会うことができました。

ウミヘビを見れたのも嬉しかったです。

子供達が素潜りしたいというので、ガイドさんが素潜りの方法を教えて下さり、魚以外にも体験することができました。

是非おススメのツアーです。
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Reply from the operator
Thank you for your review and rating! I'm glad to hear that you were able to create wonderful memories during your visit to Yakushima this summer!屋久島凄いぜ　さん
レビュー＆評価ありがとうございます！　夏休みで訪れた屋久島、しっかりと楽しい想い出を作って頂けたようで嬉しいです♪
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I got to see a sea turtle!
Posted Date: 2023/04/25
オートミール三昧
I participated in this trip alone. The sea is clear and transparent, so much so that you can see far into the distance; it's truly magical. I was also able to encounter a sea turtle, which didn't seem afraid of people, allowing me to see it up close. If you're coming to Yakushima, it's a waste to only go trekking! The ocean activities are fantastic too!ひとり旅で参加させていただきました。
海はクリアで透き通っていて、遠くまで見通せるほどとても幻想的です。
ウミガメにも出会うことができ、人を恐れていない様子で非常に近くで見ることができました。
屋久島に来たならトレッキングだけではもったいない！海のレジャーも最高です！
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Reply from the operator
Dear Oatmeal Sanmai,
Thank you for your review and rating! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the sea in Yakushima.
Thank you once again!オートミール三昧　様
レビュー＆評価ありがとうございます！　屋久島の海を楽しんで頂けたようで良かったです♪
この度はありがとうございました～♪
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snorkeling
Posted Date: 2024/04/17
屋久島の海　最高!
My first snorkeling experience. I was a bit nervous, but I was amazed by the crystal-clear sea where I could see all the way to the bottom! After receiving a briefing, we headed into the water. The shimmering schools of fish were magical, and the feeling of swimming alongside them was incredible. The mountains and scenery viewed from the sea were beautiful as well. It was an hour that flew by in no time. Afterward, we went to a hot spring. I got to interact with the locals, and it warmed both my… My first snorkeling experience. I was a bit nervous, but I was amazed by the crystal-clear sea where I could see all the way to the bottom! After receiving a briefing, we headed into the water. The shimmering schools of fish were magical, and the feeling of swimming alongside them was incredible. The mountains and scenery viewed from the sea were beautiful as well. It was an hour that flew by in no time. Afterward, we went to a hot spring. I got to interact with the locals, and it warmed both my body and heart. The guide kindly recommended delicious dining spots and even drove us to the restaurant. They were gentle and attentive from start to finish. The beautiful sea of Yakushima definitely makes me want to go snorkeling again! 初めてのシュノーケリング。緊張もありましたが、海の底まで見える透明な海に感激!　レクチャーを受けて海へ。キラキラ光るキビナゴの群れなど幻想的で、間近で魚が見られ、魚と一緒に泳いでいる感覚は最高でした。海からみる山々や景色もきれいでした。あつと言う間の1時間でした。終了後は温泉に。地元の方とも触れ合えて体も心もポカポカです。ガイドの方から美味しい食事処を教えていただき、お店まで送って下さいました。最初から最後まで優しく丁寧に対応して下さいました。屋久島のきれい海は、またシュノーケリングをしたい!と思… 初めてのシュノーケリング。緊張もありましたが、海の底まで見える透明な海に感激!　レクチャーを受けて海へ。キラキラ光るキビナゴの群れなど幻想的で、間近で魚が見られ、魚と一緒に泳いでいる感覚は最高でした。海からみる山々や景色もきれいでした。あつと言う間の1時間でした。終了後は温泉に。地元の方とも触れ合えて体も心もポカポカです。ガイドの方から美味しい食事処を教えていただき、お店まで送って下さいました。最初から最後まで優しく丁寧に対応して下さいました。屋久島のきれい海は、またシュノーケリングをしたい!と思えること間違いなし！です。
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Reply from the operator
Yakushima's sea is the best!

Thank you for your experience and evaluation!

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your time playing in the sea at Yakushima. Please come back to enjoy the sea in Yakushima again!屋久島の海　最高！　様
体験談と評価ありがとうございます！

屋久島での海遊びを楽しんで頂けたようで嬉しいです♪　また是非屋久島の海に遊びにお越しくださいね～！
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I was able to swim with sea turtles!!
Posted Date: 2024/11/10
あらかん
The strong winds from Typhoon No. 21 were a concern, but once I entered the sea, a calm world unfolded where fish swam gracefully. I quickly encountered a school of silver-scaled fish, which I learned were called "kibinago." They can only be seen in beautiful seas, and it felt almost surreal, like a snowstorm.

Before long, I was able to meet several sea turtles! Perhaps it was lunchtime, as each turtle was blissfully munching on the rocks. They were truly adorable and brought me so much joy. I wa… The strong winds from Typhoon No. 21 were a concern, but once I entered the sea, a calm world unfolded where fish swam gracefully. I quickly encountered a school of silver-scaled fish, which I learned were called "kibinago." They can only be seen in beautiful seas, and it felt almost surreal, like a snowstorm.

Before long, I was able to meet several sea turtles! Perhaps it was lunchtime, as each turtle was blissfully munching on the rocks. They were truly adorable and brought me so much joy. I was incredibly lucky to swim alongside them as they moved from rock to rock. I was also thrilled to have beautiful videos taken during the experience.

In addition to clownfish wrapped in pure white sea anemones and colorful tropical fish, I was able to see pufferfish and mantis shrimp, which I might have missed if not for the guidance of our knowledgeable guide.

Even a week later, I can still relive these wonderful moments thanks to the guide's expertise and the beautiful recording service. Thank you! 台風21号の影響で風が強かったのですが、海に入ると一転、魚たちが悠々と泳ぐ穏やかな世界が広がっていました。
すぐに銀鱗の群れに出会い、キビナゴだと教えてもらいました。
きれいな海でしか見ることができないそうですね。
吹雪のようで幻想的でした。

ほどなく次々とウミガメに出会うことができました！
昼食タイムだったのかどのカメも岩に向かって無心にハムハム♡本当に愛らしくて癒されました♡♡
岩から岩へ移動する後を追って一緒に泳ぐこともでき本当に幸運でした。
動画もキレイに撮っていただき感激です。

真っ白なイソギンチャクに包… 台風21号の影響で風が強かったのですが、海に入ると一転、魚たちが悠々と泳ぐ穏やかな世界が広がっていました。
すぐに銀鱗の群れに出会い、キビナゴだと教えてもらいました。
きれいな海でしか見ることができないそうですね。
吹雪のようで幻想的でした。

ほどなく次々とウミガメに出会うことができました！
昼食タイムだったのかどのカメも岩に向かって無心にハムハム♡本当に愛らしくて癒されました♡♡
岩から岩へ移動する後を追って一緒に泳ぐこともでき本当に幸運でした。
動画もキレイに撮っていただき感激です。

真っ白なイソギンチャクに包まれるクマノミや色鮮やかな熱帯魚の他、ガイドさんに教えてもらわなければ見落としてしまうようなフグやシャコガイなども見ることができました。

1週間経った今でもこうして感動を重ねて味わうことができるのも現地を熟知しているガイドさんの案内と美しい録画サービスがあったからこそです。
ありがとうございました！
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Reply from the operator
Dear Arakan,

Thank you for sharing your experience and your evaluation of our tour! It was a windy day, but I'm glad to hear that you were able to see sea turtles and that it became a memorable tour for you.あらかん　様

体験談と当店ツアーへの評価頂き、ありがとうございました！
風が強い一日でしたが、ウミガメにも会えて思い出に残るツアーになったようで嬉しいです♪
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The sea viewed from above and the sea seen from within are two different worlds!
Posted Date: 2025/08/22
ぴょん
Despite the unfortunate rain, the sea looked eerie from the outside, but once we went snorkeling, it was like a different world! We were able to see a variety of fish swimming gracefully.

For my first-grade daughter, it was her first time wearing a wetsuit, fins, and a snorkel, but the instructions were very clear, and she had a great time.

Yakushima is known for its mountains, but the sea was also wonderful! Thank you very much!あいにくの雨で、外から見る海は不気味な感じもありましたが、シュノーケルで中を見てみると別世界！優雅に泳ぐ大小様々なお魚を見ることができました＾＾

小1の娘にとっては初めてのウェットスーツ、フィン、シュノーケルでしたが、とても分かりやすく説明していただき、バッチリ楽しめました。

山がメジャーな屋久島ですが、海も大変よかったです！ありがとうございました！
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Reply from the operator
Dear Pyon,
Thank you for your warm words.
Also, thank you for participating in the rain!
Seeing everyone having fun made me happy as well.
Please continue to enjoy water play with your family.
Thank you very much.ぴょん 様
温かなお言葉をありがとうございます。
また、雨の中 ご参加頂きありがとうございました！
皆様がワイワイ楽しそうにされているのを見て
私も嬉しい気持ちになりました。
これからもご家族で水遊びを楽しんでいって下さいね。
ありがとうございました。
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