Izena Blue with a local guide will surely satisfy you!
If you want to enjoy the sea of Izena Island safely and without mistakes, a tour with a local guide is recommended.
We, the Tourism Association, strongly recommend that you go with a guide who is familiar with the sea conditions on Izena Island!
Whether it is a spectacular point with pristine coral reefs, a fishing area you are not allowed to enter, or a dangerous place, you can still rely on your guide.
The guide will ensure the safety of the tour by taking into account wind direction, tide currents, wave height, and other factors.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a repeat visitor, you can enjoy the waters around Izena Island safely and with peace of mind by going out to sea with a guide who is a certified lifeguard and instructor.
If you're looking for a special experience, be sure to try a guided snorkeling or skin diving tour.
Introduction of the guide: "Luana's Yucorin" for going with friends on a chartered boat.
| Office name | Luana (Snorkeling, SUP) |
| Guide Name | Yuko Ichikawa (Yukorin) |
| Phone & Reservations | 090-2249-2783 Official Web Site |
| Charge | Starting at 12,000 yen Please contact us by phone or direct message. You can also make reservations through the Shimata-bi reservation site. |
| Payment Method | Cash (paid on the same day) |
| number of people on board | 2–6 people |
| meeting place | Pickup at Nakata Port Terminal or your accommodation |
| Qualifications and Insurance | BSAC Snorkeling Instructor Padder Japan SUP Yoga & Fitness Instructor Nurse License BSAC Accident Insurance |
Guide Introduction: If you're going by boat with diving professionals, choose "Izena Marine Service Guin"
| Office name | Izena Marine Service Guin (Diving & Snorkeling) |
| Guide Name | Mr. and Mrs. Ryota and Taeko Matsumura |
| TEL | 0980-43-9984 |
| Charge | 2 or more people: 8,800 yen per person (tax included) 1 participant: 13,200 yen (tax included) Click here for the official website |
| Payment Method | Cash and various credit cards |
| number of people on board | 1–8 guests |
| meeting place | Nakata Port Terminal Ferry Pier or in front of your lodging |
| Qualifications and Insurance | PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Diver Class 1 Small Vessel License High-Pressure Gas Production Supervisor Certificate Notification to the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission Insurance Enrollment for the Scuba Diving Business Cooperative Association |
Introduction of the guide: For beach entry
"Daichi from the Izena Outdoor Community~"
| Office name | Izena Outdoor Community (Snorkeling and Free Diving) |
| Guide Name | Daichi Kanda |
| TEL | 090-1951-3270 |
| Charge | [Snorkeling] 9,000 yen (rental included) / 7,000 yen (bring your own equipment) [Snorkeling] 11,000 yen (equipment rental included) / 9,000 yen (bring your own equipment) |
| Payment Method | Cash (same-day payment) or cashless payment options Click here to purchase tickets |
| number of people on board | 1–6 guests |
| meeting place | Pickup at Nakata Port Terminal or your accommodation |
| Qualifications and Insurance | BSAC JAPAN Snorkeling and Skin Diving Instructor BSAC Property and Casualty Insurance Okinawa Marine Safety Bureau Water Rescue Officer Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission: Snorkeling Business Registration |
Guide Introduction: “Ya~guna~” and “Ryumi”—Where You Can Go Skin Diving and Snorkeling
| Office name | Yaa-gu-naa~ (Free Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing) |
| Guide Name | Ken Naka, Yoneichi Irei, and Kentaro Maekawa |
| TEL | 090-2587-2303 |
| Charge | Please contact usClick here for the official website |
| Payment Method | cash |
| number of people on board | 1–6 guests |
| meeting place | Nakata Port Terminal Ferry Pier or in front of your lodging |
| Qualifications and Insurance | BSAC Snorkeling Instructor / Skin Diving Instructor Class 1 Small Vessel License Notification to the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission BSAC JAPAN Insurance Enrollment |
| Office name | Ryumi (Free Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing) |
| Guide Name | Tatsuya Maeda and Keita Takara |
| TEL | 090-9592-9254 |
| Charge | Please contact us |
| Payment Method | cash |
| number of people on board | 1–6 guests |
| meeting place | Nakata Port Terminal Ferry Pier or in front of your lodging |
| Qualifications and Insurance | BSAC Snorkeling Instructor / Skin Diving Instructor Class 1 Small Vessel License Notification to the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission BSAC JAPAN Insurance Enrollment |
Guide Introduction: For Group Snorkeling Experiences, Check Out the “Izena Island Tourism Association”
| Office name | Izena Island Tourism Association |
| Guide Name | Marine Team, Members of the Izena Island Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association) |
| TEL | 0980-45-2435 |
| Charge | Starting at 4,000 yen per person (subject to consultation) Student groups, study tours, training camps, etc. |
| Payment Method | We accept cash, various credit cards, and payment by invoice. |
| number of people on board | 15–140 guests (Beach snorkeling, boat snorkeling, and banana boat rides available) |
| meeting place | Izena Beach |
| Qualifications and Insurance | Travel Service Arrangement Business Registered with the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission as a Pleasure Boat/Snorkeling Business Okinawa Lifesaving Association Lifeguard BSAC JAPAN BSAC Property and Casualty Insurance Enrollment in Sompo Japan Leisure Insurance |
