Snorkel and Skin Diving Instructor Certification Training
The Izena Island Tourism Association will hold a training session for training guides and leaders with the aim of strengthening the system for accepting "tourism promotion supporters" who will protect and nurture the beautiful sea and landscape of Izena Island.
Snorkel Instructor Course
| schedule | Monday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 10, 2026 [3 days |
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| Hours. | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (tentative) |
| venue | Department: Uchihana Community Center (Seirikaku Fishing Port Meeting Room on the first day) Practical training: Designated sea area in Izena Island |
| subject (of taxation, etc.) | Fishing cooperative members, tourism operators and staff (over 18 years old) |
| lecturer | Mr. Hiroyuki Kobayashi, CHABAGua |
| Qualifications | BSAC JAPAN Snorkel Instructor and Water Rescuer |
| course fees | 101,200 yen (*Fishing cooperative members receive a subsidy of 50,000 yen) Annual registration and insurance fee: 17,800 yen |
Course Content
- Snorkeling Instructional Techniques
- Rescue and Safety Management
- Practical training and certification
(2) Skin Diving Instructor Course
| schedule | Thursday, June 11 - Friday, June 12, 2026 [2 days |
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| Hours. | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (tentative) |
| venue | Department: Uchihana Community Center Practical training: Designated sea area in Izena Island |
| subject (of taxation, etc.) | Completed snorkel course |
| lecturer | Mr. Hiroyuki Kobayashi, CHABAGua |
| Qualifications | BSAC JAPAN Skin Diving Instructor |
| course fees |
Set application: 66,300 yen Crossover: 114,900 yen |
■Things to bring
Swimsuit/wetsuit/snorkel set/fins/towel/water bottle/writing utensils
Application and Inquiries
Izena Island Tourism Association
Nakata Port Terminal
TEL: 0980-45-2435
■ Requests after qualification
- Individuals who wish to operate a marine business are required to submit a "snorkeling business notification" to the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission.
- If you are commissioned as a guide by a tourist association, please register as a guide (membership registration) and submit a copy of your license.
