Shimazushima Island Sea Kayaking Tour

- Chibu Village
- Marine Sports
- Guided Tours

Kayaking in the emerald green waters of Oki's southernmost island.: Join us to experience an adventure on an uninhabited island!

Hop on a sea kayak and head out to the uninhabited island of Shimazushima, which can be accessed on foot by crossing a bridge. Enjoy both a relaxing and active stay on Chiburijima Island while admiring the emerald green sea, spectacular geological formations and caves created by volcanic activity and erosion, and grazing cattle. The tour is conducted by local instructors who love the nature of Chiburijima Island and will for sure share many exciting insider information about it with the participants.

Tours available in French, English, and Portuguese.

Number of participants: 2–6 people

Minimum Age: 9 years
*Please contact us beforehand if you would like to participate with your children who is under the age of 8.

Morning Session
08:30 Meet at the Tourism Association in Kurii Port and fill in the application form. We recommend you change into clothing for marine activities beforehand. Please let us know if you would like to get changed at the port. You can leave your luggage in the Tourism Association for 200 yen per person.
08:45 Head to the sea kayaking site. The instructor will pick you up.
09:00 Arrive at the sea kayaking site, followed by a short lesson on paddling and safety precautions.
09:15 The tour begins! Enjoy the scenery around Shimazushima Island and the transparent sea.
10:30 Head back on the shore and take a short break to get changed (changing room available).
10:45 Transfer back to the port (Tourism Association）
11 :00 End of tour

Afternoon Session
12:30 Meet at the Tourism Association in Kurii Port and fill in the application form. We recommend you change into clothing for marine activities beforehand. Please let us know if you would like to get changed at the port. You can leave your luggage in the Tourism Association for 200 yen per person.
12:45 Head to the sea kayaking site. The instructor will pick you up.
13:00 Arrive at the sea kayaking site, followed by a short lesson on paddling and safety precautions.
13:15 The tour begins! Enjoy the scenery around Shimazushima Island and the transparent sea.
14:30 Head back on the shore and take a short break to get changed (changing room available).
14:45 Transfer back to the port (Tourism Association）
15:00 End of tour

Basic information

Season

27 April 2024 to 31 October 2024
(Tour available outside this period subject to conditions, please contact the Chiburijima Tourism Association for more information)

Price

Adults JPY7,700
Children JPY 6,600

Schedule

12:30–15:00

Duration

Approx. 2 hours

Essential items

It is recommended to bring something to drink, a change of clothes, a towel, sunscreen, and a hat.

Meeting place

Kurii Port Ferry Terminal

Website

http://www.chibu.jp/