■ From Ishigaki Island to an uninhabited island with only sandy beaches floating in the emerald green sea. Introducing the "Phantom Island (Hamajima) Landing & Snorkeling Tour"!
☑️ This destination, "Hamajima," is also called a "phantom island" because the entire island sinks into the sea at high tide and appears when the tide goes down. You can experience a moving view by landing on a spectacular spot known as a shooting location for numerous commercials, TV, magazines, etc.
[Access] * Depends on the tour
■ Ishigaki Airport
↓ Approximately 40 minutes by bus (runs at intervals of 2 per hour)
■ Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
↓ Approximately 3 minutes by shuttle car
■ Pier (Ishigaki fishing port)
↓ Approximately 20 minutes by boat
★ Hamajima
0:00 What is Hamashima?
1:02 Directions (selecting a tour)
1:30 Tour starts!
3:00 To the point of snorkeling
4:55 To Hamajima (phantom island)
7:32 ★ Summary
・ Good points and precautions
・ Points for choosing a tour, etc.
9:10 Next notice ♪
[Recommended points]
・ To one of the most spectacular views of the Yaeyama Islands in a short time
└ It takes about 2 hours to move from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal. If the tour can be applied on the day, you can check the morning weather and participate in the free time in the afternoon.
・ You can experience what you like with abundant plans
└ You can enjoy a wide range of activities from children and elderly people, such as landing only, snorkeling, experience diving, and sightseeing in Taketomi Island.
[Flow of the tour I participated in this time]
■ Tour Agency: ADVENTURE PiPi
└ "Phantom Island" Hamajima Landing & Snorkeling
[Half-day plan] Afternoon
13:30 Meet in front of Ishigaki Port
・ Explanation of tour contents
・ Take a shuttle car to the dock
13:50 Depart from Ishigaki fishing port
14:05 Start snorkeling
・ Points on the north side of Taketomi Island
* The place to swim varies depending on the sea conditions on the day.
14:35 Snorkeling finished
14:55 Arrived at Hamashima!
(30 minutes) Free time
15:25 Depart Hamashima
15:55 Return to port at the dock
16:00 Return to Ishigaki Port → If you wish, they will send you to a facility with a hot shower.
* The time required and the order of landing on Hamashima and snorkeling may change depending on the sea conditions.
■ Tour fee: 7,900 yen (tax included) per adult
■ What is included in this tour
・ Experience fee, liability insurance fee
・ Snorkeling set
・ Safety equipment (life jacket, special shoes)
・ Wet suit (winter)
·Photo data
・ Hot shower (near Ishigaki Port remote island terminal)
[Points for choosing a tour]
·price
・ Time spent on the island
└ There are many tour companies, and even if the course is the same, the price and time required will vary.
・ Presence or absence of transportation to and from the inn
└ There are no showers on Hamashima or Ishigaki Port, so think about the means of transportation when you return home in a wet dress. Alternatively, you can use the shower facility within walking distance of Ishigaki Port.
・ Same-day reservation reception time, cancellation fee
└ The weather on the island is volatile, so it is safe to check it in case something goes wrong.
[Impression] Please note that this is an individual opinion.
I came to Ishigaki Island for the first time in about 5 years! I used to visit Hamashima with a set of experience diving, but I was just impressed by the clear blue sea that renewed my memory. The point I swam this time is surprising because it is deeper than the past diving (probably about 4m deep).
Due to an airplane accident (due to delays and thunderstorms on Ishigaki Island, I couldn't land), I didn't expect the weather to recover and I had no plan on the first day, but as a result, I'm glad I got off to a good start. I think it is recommended in every situation because you can feel free to participate.
▼ Self introduction
A couple who were fascinated by the sea of ​​Okinawa moved to the main island of Okinawa in the summer of 2019. I will do my best to make a video that conveys the excitement and discoveries of every day!
We hope you enjoy watching it while enjoying the feeling of traveling to Okinawa.
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