What is snorkeling on Kohama Island?
On Kohama Island, marine sports such as diving and snorkeling are prevalent among tourists.
Kohama Island is surrounded by beautiful nature, with white sandy beaches, emerald green waters, and Japan’s largest coral reef group, “Sekisei Shoko.”
Even though you have come to Kohama Island with its beautiful ocean, have you given up on marine activities because you cannot swim or your children are still young?
For such people, we recommend snorkeling, a marine activity that anyone can easily enjoy.
Why not swim in the beautiful ocean of Kohama Island, home to colorful tropical fish and coral reefs?
What is an easily enjoyable snorkeling tour?
Snorkeling is an activity that can be enjoyed while wearing a “snorkel,” a device used to breathe while underwater.
Like diving, snorkeling is a marine sport that can be enjoyed in the ocean. Still, while diving involves diving deep into the sea, snorkeling is characterized by underwater viewing at shallow depths.
During the tour, you will wear a life jacket that allows you to float effortlessly, and a guide will be right beside you, so even if you cannot swim, please feel free to join the snorkeling tour.
Attractions of Snorkeling on Kohama Island
Snorkeling in shallow water is a marine activity easily affected by waves, and Kohama Island, with its calm waves, is the perfect place to snorkel.
Snorkeling is attractive on Kohama Island because you can go to many famous snorkeling spots.
Since the island is located in the center of the Yaeyama Islands, it is easily accessible to Barasu Island, where turtles live, Manta Point, the heart-shaped Kuroshima, and Hamajima, which is called Phantom Island.
Other spots are known only to local guides.
Enjoy snorkeling on Kohama Island, which has fewer tourists than Ishigaki Island.
Clothing, Personal Belongings, and Rental Equipment on Kohama Island Snorkel Tours
Clothing for Kohama Island Snorkel Tour
| Summer | swimsuit, sandals, rash guard, leggings, etc. |
| Winter | swimsuit (worn inside a wetsuit), sandals, thick clothes that can get wet (clothes to wear while transporting) |
What to bring on the Kohama Island Snorkel Tour
| Things to bring | sunscreen, sunglasses, drink, towel, change of clothes, seasickness medicine (only if necessary), etc. |
Rental equipment on the Kohama Island Snorkel Tour
| Rental equipment | snorkel mask, fins, life jacket, wetsuit (winter only) |
