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Why don't you take a banana boat ride on the clear blue Izena Beach for your Golden Week memories?
The "Banana Boat Experience" will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 only, and will be full of thrills and smiles! Recommended for families with children, as well as for friends and couples.
Outline of the event
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Time: 10:00 - 14:00 (last admission at 14:00 *extension not possible due to tide level)
Location: Izena Beach (Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture)
Organized by: Izena Island Tourism Association
Rates and Ages
| subject (of taxation, etc.) | Charge |
|---|---|
| Adults (high school students and older) | 1,500 yen |
| Child (elementary to junior high school) | 1,000 yen |
| 3 to 5 years old (when riding with a parent or guardian) | free |
*Children 0-2 years old are not allowed. Also, if the life jacket does not fit your child, he/she may not be allowed to participate for safety reasons.
Method of acceptance and payment
Acceptance Method:First-come-first-served basis on the day (may close early in case of congestion)
Payment Method:Cash, e-money, credit cards, and barcode payment are all accepted.
What to bring and wear
Clothing:You will definitely get wet, so please come in a bathing suit or clothes you don't mind getting wet.
Required:Life jackets (loaned by the organizer)
precautions
No extension after 14:00 due to tide level
The tour may be cancelled depending on sea conditions (thunderstorm warning, wind speed of 10 m or more, waves of 1.5 m or more).
No minors are allowed to participate in the event. A parent or guardian must be present at the registration desk.
No one who is not wearing a life jacket is allowed to participate.
Recommended events held on the same day
island village fair
Location: Izena Beach
Contents: Local food, drinks, and handmade goods for sale
glass-bottom cruising
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Time: 10:00-13:00 (Reservation priority)
Fee: Adults 1,500 yen / Children 1,000 yen (3 years and older)
Departure point: Izena Fishing Port
Organized by H.Y. Marine
Contact: 090-1886-3579 (Higa)
If there is space available on the day of the tour, you can participate. Take a glass-bottomed boat cruise on the waters of Izena Island and experience sea turtles and coral reefs up close!
Access and Inquiries
Address: 177-7 Aza-Nakada, Izena Village, Okinawa 905-0603, Japan
Official site:https://izena-kanko.jp
Phone number: 0980-45-2435 (Izena Island Tourist Association)
Enjoy Golden Week on Izena Island!
Visited by ferry from the main island of Okinawa, Izena Island offers unspoiled nature and friendly locals. On May 4, spend an unforgettable day at Izena Beach!
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