All Reviews for Japan Hidden Gems: Secret Islands

It was my first time snorkeling, and our guide, Matsuura, kindly taught us, making it a wonderful experience. We had a private tour just for our family, and I was grateful that they proceeded at our pace since we were inexperienced. My child also completely fell in love with snorkeling and wants to do it again. We were able to see sea turtles and clownfish up close, and the photos turned out great— it was the best!

初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、ガイドの松浦さんが優しく教えてくれて、すごくいい体験ができました。
私達家族だけの案内になり、馴れない私達のペースに合わせて丁寧に進めてもらい、有難かったです。
子どももシュノーケリングがすっかりお気に入りにになり、またやりたいと言ってます。
ウミガメもカクレクマノミも、あんなに近くから見れたし、写真もバッチリ、最高でした!

I was worried about whether I would be able to see sea turtles, but I was able to see them! There was also snorkeling time in the coral reef area, and I had a lot of fun. I took many photos with the turtles, creating wonderful travel memories. Thank you, Kometani.

Regarding parking: The free parking at Shinjo Beach was full by around 8:30, and the paid parking in the back cost 2000 yen. It might be better to go early.

ウミガメに会えるか心配でしたが、ちゃんと会えました！ 珊瑚礁のエリアではシュノーケリングタイムもありかなり楽しめました カメとの写真も沢山撮っていただいて、 よき旅の思い出ができました。 コメタニさんありがとう 【駐車場に関して】 新城海岸無料の駐車場は8:30頃には 満車になっており、 奥の有料駐車場は2000円かかりました。 早めに行かれたがよいかも、、

I was really skeptical about whether I would actually get to see a sea turtle that I had never seen before, but then the sun-kissed handsome guide, Matsuura-san, appeared! Although the sea was shallow, the kids were initially scared to get in, but Matsuura-san quickly taught them how to use the equipment and swim with fins in about three minutes, and they were soon swimming with joy.

After confirming that the kids could swim, Matsuura-san promptly took us to the long-awaited sea turtle spot. At first, I thought it was a rock, but it turned out to be the long-desired sea turtle!! (^^) Matsuura-san also showed compassion by reminding us that since sea turtles are wild creatures, we should refrain from touching them. I felt his wonderful character and was moved by the sea turtle, making it an unforgettable time!

Finally, after coming out of the water, the kids wanted to take a picture with Matsuura-san, and I appreciate how kindly he responded to them! (^^) The kids keep saying that they want to swim with Matsuura-san and the sea turtles again even after returning home. (^^;;)

Thank you for the amazing time. “See you again”… by Kazuma

まだ見たことないウミガメに本当に会えるのか半信半疑なところに日焼けしたイケメン松浦さん登場！！
遠浅な海とはいえ子供達は最初海に浸かるのも怖がっていたのにガイドの松浦さんが装備の使い方やフィンを使った泳ぎ方は3分ほどでレクチャーしてすぐ泳げるようになり、子供達も大喜び。
そんな泳げる子供たちを確認してからガイドの松浦さんは待望のウミガメスポットへすぐに案内してくれて、最初は岩かと思ったら、なんと念願のウミガメでした！！(^^)
ウミガメは自然の生き物だから触るのは我慢してねと言う生き物への思いやりもあり、改めて松浦さんの人柄を感じウミガメにも感動し最高の時間でした！！
最後に海から上がって子供達はガイドの松浦さんと写真を撮りたいと言って優しく対応してくれたことにも感謝しています！(^^)
子供たちはまたガイド松浦さんと一緒にウミガメと泳ぎたいなぁと故郷に帰ってからもずっと言っています(^^;;
最高の時間をありがとうございました。
“see you again”…by kazuma

It was my first experience, but the preparation and explanation of precautions were thorough, and the guide was kind during the snorkeling, which allowed me to enjoy it fully and with peace of mind. The guide was well-versed in the conditions of the sea and knew the spots with sea turtles and many beautiful fish, enabling us to enjoy ourselves efficiently. I received many beautiful photos, which became wonderful memories. Thanks to the careful instruction on snorkeling techniques during this tour, I was able to rent a snorkel at the beach later and enjoy it freely on my own. It may seem like a given, but the rental equipment at the beach is often of poor quality, and experiencing snorkeling with well-fitted, sturdy gear on this tour helped me discover the joy of snorkeling. Thank you, Mr. Matsuura, for a wonderful experience.

初めての体験でしたが、準備や注意事項の説明も丁寧でシュノーケリング中も親切にガイドしてくれたことで安心して思い切り楽しめました。
ガイドの方は海の様子、ウミガメやたくさんのきれいな魚のいるスポットを熟知されていて、効率的に充分楽しむことができました。
写真もたくさんいただけ、どれも綺麗で本当に良い思い出となりました。
このツアーで丁寧にシュノーケリングの方法を教えていただき実践できたことで、後日、ビーチにてシュノーケルをレンタルし一人で自由に楽しめるまでになりました。当たり前の事なのかもしれませんが、ビーチのレンタル品はあまり質が良くなく、こちらのツアーで体型に合ったしっかりした装備で体験できたことでシュノーケリングの楽しさを知ることができたと思っています。
ガイドの松浦様、すばらしい体験をありがとうございました。

We were blessed with great weather and were able to see the beautiful night sky of Miyako Island✨ During the photo shoot, they accurately guided us on poses and accommodated our requests for the types of photos we wanted! When we received the photos later, they were taken beautifully, and we were very satisfied☺️ It became a wonderful memory, and I'm glad we participated in the tour!!

天気に恵まれ、宮古島のとても綺麗な夜空を見ることができました✨
写真撮影の際には、的確にポーズを指定してくださったり、自分たちの撮りたいような写真に応じてくださりました！後日、データをいただいた時はすごく綺麗に撮ってくださっていて、とても満足しました☺️良い思い出に残り、ツアーに参加して良かったと思います！！

The moon was too bright, so instead of stars, we had the moon... Honestly, I wish it had been stars. However, the staff member in charge was kind and cheerful, making the shoot incredibly fun! My face turned out clearer than I expected. It probably depends on the request, but they ask you "how do you want to shoot?" which is really great. By the way, I didn't have any particular preferences and wasn't sure, so I left it up to them. ◡̈

月が明るすぎてw星じゃなくて月に…
星がよかった〜って言うのが正直なですところですが、担当のお兄さんが親切で明るくて
とーーっても楽しく撮影できました！！
思ったよりしっかり顔も映る。
リクエストによると思うけど！！「どう撮りたいか」を聞いてくれるからすごくいい。
ちなみに、こだわりないしよくわからないからお任せにしました ◡̈

I had heard that we would be able to see sea turtles, but since it's nature, I tried not to get my hopes up about what would happen. However, when I actually went, two sea turtles swam right up close to us, and it was amazing! Watching them eat seaweed and come up to the surface to breathe was just too cute.

Our guide, Matsuura, was very thorough in teaching us how to take photos with the sea turtles and how close we could get, which I really appreciated. They took nearly 70 photos for us, and it was truly moving.

ウミガメに会えるとのふれこみでしたが、自然のことなのでどうなるか分からないなと期待しないようにしていたのですが…実際行ってみるとなんとすぐ近くでウミガメが2匹も泳いできてくれて最高でした！海藻を食べる姿や水面に出て呼吸する姿がかわいすぎました。
ガイドの松浦さんがとても丁寧にウミガメとの写真の撮り方やどれくらいの距離まで近づいていいのかなど教えてくださったので、本当にありがたかったです。お写真も70枚近く撮ってくださって、感動です。

Thank you very much. I was satisfied with the sea turtles being shown to us properly and the photos being sent. During the snorkeling, I felt reassured as you were always attentive to everyone's condition.

ありがとうございました、ウミガメもキッチリと見せて頂き写真も送って頂いて満足しています。
シュノーケリングの途中でも常に全員のコンディションを気遣っておられ安心できました。

The instructor, Hikaru, provided a thorough lecture and shared interesting facts about the ocean, making it a very enjoyable tour. I was able to encounter two sea turtles and see beautiful coral and fish up close, so I am very satisfied.

インストラクターのヒカルさんが丁寧にレクチャーしたり、海の豆知識等を教えてくださりとても楽しいツアーとなりました。
ウミガメを2匹遭遇でき、美しい珊瑚や魚を間近で見ることができたのでとても満足しています。

I participated in a stargazing photo tour for the first time this time. I was a bit anxious as I headed into the pitch darkness, but the person in charge kindly guided me over the phone, and I arrived safely. The moment I looked up at the sky, I was so moved by the beautiful starry sky that I was left speechless! During the photo shoot, the staff kindly suggested poses, and we took a lot of pictures! That day, there was a crescent moon, and the moonlight was beautiful, so they even captured the moon in the background, making it a very satisfying experience! The finished photos were sent to me via LINE in about three days, so I could save them right away! The BGM they played during the shoot was also very tasteful, and the atmosphere was perfect for stargazing and photography, so I highly recommend this tour if you visit Miyako Island! It's hard to express this feeling in words, so I recommend participating and experiencing it yourself at least once! When I go to Miyako Island again, I will definitely join this tour again!! Thank you for the wonderful memories!

今回初めて星空フォトツアーに参加しました。
行くまでは真っ暗闇で少し不安になりながら向かいましたが、担当の方が電話でとても親切に案内してくれて無事に到着。
空を見上げた瞬間にあまりの綺麗な星空に感動しすぎて言葉も出ないほどでした！！
写真撮影も、スタッフの方が親切におすすめのポーズなど教えてくれたくさん撮影していただきました！その日は三日月で、月明かりも綺麗な日だったので月も背景に一緒に撮影してくださったりと大満足な時間でした！仕上がりも3日ほどでLINEで送ってもらえるのですぐに保存もできます！
撮影中に流してくださってたBGMもセンス良すぎで雰囲気も最高な中星空観察と撮影もしてもらえるので宮古島に行った際は絶対おすすめのツアーです！
この感動は言葉で表現するのは難しいので、1度参加して体験することをおすすめします！
私も宮古島に行った際は、またこのツアー参加します！！素敵な思い出をありがとうございました！

I have gone snorkeling many times both domestically and internationally, but since I only do it about once a year, I always feel excited each time.

I usually enter by boat, but my first beach entry at Shinjo Beach was shallow and I felt it was very suitable for beginners, children, and people like me who only do it occasionally.

Our guide, Matsuura, taught us in a clear and polite manner.

I was incredibly thrilled to see a large sea turtle up close!

Thank you very much for taking so many photos.

After the fun snorkeling, I received information about sightseeing in Miyako Island.

About two hours after we finished, I remembered that I had a problem at Shinjo Beach and that Matsuura had said, "If there's anything else, please let me know..." I took him up on his offer and consulted him, and he really helped me out! Thank you so much for your support!

シュノーケリングは国内外で何度もしていますが、年に一度くらいなので、毎回ドキドキします。
いつもボートエントリーなのですが、新城海岸で初のビーチエントリーは遠浅で、初心者やお子さま、またわたしのようにたまにしかしない人にはとても向いていると感じました。
ガイドの松浦さんは、丁寧にわかりやすく教えてくださいます。
大きなウミガメが、
すぐに！ものすごく近くで！！見られて大感激！！！
写真もたくさん撮っていただき、どうもありがとうございました。
楽しいシュノーケリング後も、宮古島観光について情報をいただきました。
終わって2時間くらい経った頃に新城海岸で困り事があり、松浦さんに「他にも何かありましたら・・・」と言っていただいたことを思い出し、お言葉に甘えて相談したら、助けていただき本当にお世話になりました！！！

We were blessed with great weather from the morning, and I felt fortunate to have the guide assigned to us. We encountered many sea turtles and were enveloped in happiness. The sea turtles were wonderful, but I was also glad to meet our guide, Matsuura. Thank you very much! I would be happy if we could have the same course and the same guide next time.

朝からいいお天気に恵まれ、担当して頂いた方に恵まれウミガメ君もたくさん遭遇してもらえて幸せに包まれました。ウミガメ君も良かったですが、担当して頂いた松浦さんに遭遇出来てよかったです。
ありがとうございました次も同じコースで同じ担当なら嬉しいです

I had a wonderful experience taking beautiful and vivid photos! The starry sky in Miyako Island was incredibly stunning! I want to go see it again!

とても素敵で綺麗で鮮明な写真を撮って頂きました✨️
宮古島の星空とてつもなく綺麗でした！
また見に行きたいです！

For our honeymoon, we went to Miyako Island for the first time. Since I had never seen a sea turtle before, I was looking for one and found this snorkeling tour through Veltra, which had great reviews, so I made a reservation. Although we changed from our originally planned location to Shigira Beach, we were fortunate to quickly spot a sea turtle thanks to the attentive guidance of our host, Matsuura-san! We also got to see many beautiful fish, and we were lucky to catch the sea turtle during its nap time! Matsuura-san explained everything in a very easy-to-understand way, which made it enjoyable for us as well. The photos you sent us were incredibly well taken, and I am truly satisfied! Matsuura-san, who is kind and handsome, please keep up the great work! When we come back to Miyako Island, we look forward to seeing you again!

今回新婚旅行とゆーことで、初めて宮古島に行きました。
海亀を見たことがなかったので、みたいと思い探していたところ、ベルトラさんで今回のシュノーケルをみつけ、評価もよかったので予約しました。当初予定の場所から変更になりシギラビーチにいきましたが担当の松浦さんの丁寧な案内をうけてすぐに運良く海亀発見！綺麗な魚も沢山みれて、海亀のお昼寝の時間もタイミングよく見ることができました！すごく分かりやすくお話してくださるのでこちらも楽しかったです。
送って頂いたお写真も最高に上手でほんと大満足です！優しくて男前の松浦さん！これからも頑張ってください！また宮古島来た時は宜しくお願いします！

It was my first time snorkeling, but Mr. Matsuura taught me carefully, so I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind!

I was glad to take pictures with sea turtles and clownfish! I also received photos of corals and colorful fish, and I am very satisfied!

初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、担当の松浦さんが丁寧に教えてくださったので、安心して楽しむ事が出来ました！

ウミガメやカクレクマノミと一緒に写真が撮れて良かったです！
その他にもサンゴや色鮮やか魚達の写真も頂けて、大変満足しています！

It was raining moderately, but the water was clear and beautiful. It was my first time snorkeling, and the guide, Matsuura, kindly taught me how to use the equipment, so I was able to manage it without any issues. We searched for sea turtles in the ocean and found one right away, allowing us to get quite close and take photos, which was fantastic. According to Matsuura, the sea turtles at Shinjo Beach are accustomed to people, so they don't flee as long as you don't touch them. In fact, we were able to get so close that it felt like we could touch them, making it a valuable experience. I highly recommend taking photos with the sea turtles! ✨

まぁまぁの雨が降っていましたが、海の中は透明で綺麗でした。
また、初シュノーケリングでしたが、ガイドの松浦さんが親切に教えてくださり、無事使えました。
ウミガメは海で探して、直ぐに見つけてくれましたかなり近づいて写真が撮れたのでとても良かったです。
松浦さんによると、新城海岸のウミガメだけは近づいても人慣れしているのか、触らなければ全然逃げないそうです。実際、私達も触れそうなくらいウミガメに近づいくことができ、貴重な体験になりました
ウミガメと写真撮影するなら凄くオススメです✨

In early April, our family of four, including elementary and middle school children, participated. It was the children's first time snorkeling, but our guide, Matsuura, adjusted to our family's pace, allowing us to observe the adorable feeding habits of sea turtles, which created wonderful memories. They also provided us with many beautiful photos and shared information about dining and sightseeing spots. They were truly a great guide, so when we travel to Miyako Island next time, we definitely want to request them again!

4月の上旬に小学生、中学生の子供達を含む家族4人で参加しました。シュノーケリングが初めてな子供達でしたが、ガイドの松浦さんが私達家族のペースに合わせて下さったので、ウミガメのかわいいお食事姿をたくさん観察することができ、とてもいい思い出になりました。キレイな写真もたくさん下さったし、食事や観光スポットまで教えて頂きました。ホントにいいガイドさんだったので、次回、宮古島に旅行する時も、是非、お願いしたいと思います！

Since I participated from snowy Hokkaido, I wondered if I could swim in the sea in Miyako in March. It was my first time wearing a wetsuit, so I was both anxious and excited to join. I am grateful to the staff who supported me so that I could participate in the tour with peace of mind, allowing me to have such a fun experience at over 60 years old. I am actively promoting this enjoyment at my workplace.

雪のある北海道からの参加でしたので、宮古では３月に海で泳げるの?と思いました。スウェットスーツを着るのも初めてでしたので、どうなることかと思いつつもワクワクして参加しました。60歳を過ぎてこんな楽しい経験をさせて貰うことができ、安心してツアーに参加できるようサポートしてくださった担当者様に感謝しています。この楽しさを職場でしっかりＰＲしています。

The day before, my daughter wasn't feeling well, so I was worried, but once we were in that situation, all concerns about her health disappeared.
Her first snorkeling experience was more amazing than I had expected. I never imagined there would be such wonders in the underwater world!
Thank you very much.

前日まで娘の体調がすぐれなかったので、心配でしたが、あのシチュエーションに体調不安はどこへやら。
初めてのシュノーケリングは思ってた以上に驚くものでした。海の中の世界ではあんなことやこんなことがあるなんて！
ありがとうございました

It was very beautiful!
The person was very friendly, and we were able to take photos in a fun atmosphere!
I think I will ask again when I come to Miyako Island!

とても綺麗だった！
とても気さくな方で楽しい雰囲気で撮影することが出来ました！
また宮古島に来た際はお願いしようと思います！

Due to bad weather from the previous day, the location was changed to Shigira Beach. The sea was calm, and there were many types of fish swimming among the coral reefs. They were very beautiful, with a variety of sizes and colors. Although the encounter rate with turtles at Shigira Beach was said to drop to 80%, at the very end, we received information that "there's one over here." We were able to see it up close while it was eating algae and surfacing for air (*^^*). We also took a lot of pictures. A guide (Komecchi) accompanied our family of four. He moved at just the right speed and occasionally asked, "Are you okay?" It was fun. Thank you very much.

I didn't feel cold in the wetsuit, but once I took it off, I was shivering, so I headed straight to a nearby hot spring.

前日からの悪天候でシギラビーチに場所が変更されていました。海の中は穏やかで珊瑚礁の間に沢山の種類の魚が泳いでいました。大きさも色も豊富でとても綺麗でした。シギラビーチはカメとの遭遇率が8割に下がるとのことでしたが、最後の最後に「こっちに居るよ。」との情報があり、藻を食べているところや息継ぎをしに浮上するところを間近で観ることができました(*^^*)写真も沢山とってもらいました。家族4人に 一人のガイドさん(こめっち さん)がついてくれました。ちょうど良いスピードで進み、時々「大丈夫ですか？」と声をかけてくれました。楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。
ウエットスーツで水は冷たく感じなかったけど、脱いだら震えるほど寒くて近くの温泉に直行しました。

I booked the morning sea turtle snorkeling course with SAP. As soon as I entered the water, I encountered sea turtles, and the staff took great photos of me with them. Meeting the sea turtles, which was my main goal, was such a thrill, and from there, I was able to swim with colorful, beautiful fish, which was incredibly moving! The staff guided us to points with lots of fish, allowing us to fully enjoy the beautiful sea and marine life. Since I had experienced SAP a few times before, I was able to get on the board relatively easily, but floating in the middle of the sea while feeling the ocean breeze was the ultimate luxury. Because it was the off-season, there were no other tour guests at all, so I was lucky to have the calm bay all to myself and enjoy a relaxed experience. In the latter half, while doing SUP, the staff shared many recommendations for food and shops in Miyako Island, making it very easy to plan my afternoon activities.

Both activities had staff who were friendly, approachable, and attentive, making it easy to connect and chat! Additionally, I appreciated that they took many photos during the activities and sent them to me via LINE! I can look back at the photos later as memories. In particular, the underwater photos with the sea turtles were something I couldn't help but brag about to others. I was extremely satisfied, and I definitely want to use their services again when I visit next time. Thank you very much!

午前中のウミガメシュノーケリング→SAPというコースで予約しました。 シュノーケリングは、海に入ってすぐのところでウミガメに遭遇できしっかりスタッフの方にウミガメとの写真を撮っていただきました。最初に大きな目標だったウミガメに会えたのでそこからは色とりどりのキレイな魚たちと一緒に泳ぐことができて大感動！魚の多いポイントにスタッフの方がずっと誘導してくださり、綺麗な海と魚たちを堪能できました。場所を移動して行ったSAPは何度か経験していたので、割とすんなり乗れましたが、海風を浴びながら海の真ん中を漂っている時間が、無になれて最高に贅沢でした。オフシーズンのため他のツアー客も全くいなくて、穏やかな湾内を独占してゆったりと出来たのもラッキーでした。後半は午後から宮古島おすすめの食べ物やお店の話をSUPしながらたくさん教えてくださり、午後の行動がとてもしやすかったです。
2つのアクティビティとも、スタッフさんがラフで気さくで丁寧ですぐに打ち解けて話せました！また、有難かったのが、アクティビティ中の様子をたくさん写真に撮っていていただき、LINEで送ってくださったこと！写真は後でゆっくり思い出として見返せます。 特に、ウミガメと一緒に撮ってもらった水中写真は周りに自慢しちゃちました。大満足でしたので、是非また訪れた際には利用したいです。本当にありがとうございました！

I was a beginner, but I had a great time.

Due to the weather, the location was changed, but I was able to meet a sea turtle! If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to swim a bit more. It would be great if you could offer a two-hour course.

This time, I changed into my swimsuit beforehand, but I would prefer to change back before heading home, so it would have been nice to have changing rooms and showers nearby.

The staff member in charge was Kometchi. They were very polite and attentive. Thank you very much.

初心者でしたがすごく楽しかったです。

天候の影響で開催地が変更になりましたが、ウミガメに会うことも出来ました！欲を言えばもうちょっと泳いでいたかったですね。2時間コースとか作って頂くとありがたいです。

今回は予め水着に着替えて行きましたが、帰る際はやはり着替えてから帰りたいので更衣室やシャワー室などが近くにあれば良かったです。

担当スタッフさんはこめっちさんです。とても丁寧に対応していただきました。ありがとうございました。

I think photographer Ryota is friendly and skilled at taking photos. Since it was a rare opportunity, I asked him, and it was a great decision. After the shoot, he also shared recommendations for spots in Miyako Island, and I am very satisfied.

カメラマンのRYOTAさんは、気さくで写真も上手だと思います。滅多にない機会なので頼みましたが、大正解でした。撮影後も宮古島のおすすめスポットなど教えて頂き、大変満足です。

(I didn't bring my smartphone while snorkeling, so the photos are from SUP.)

First, about SUP: it was my first time ever on a stand-up paddleboard (also my first time on a board), but since it was held in a calm bay, I was able to enjoy a graceful time with the wind very easily.

Also, the snorkeling took place at a beach with plenty of fish and coral, which we reached by moving from the SUP venue. The terrain was typical of Miyako Island, featuring a mix of shallow and deep areas formed by deposits of coral and shells. The tropical fish and sea turtles I saw there were truly beautiful.

The staff were friendly and shared recommendations for good restaurants. If I have the chance to visit Miyako Island again, I would definitely like to make a reservation with them.

The sea around Miyako Island was not murky at all; it was really beautiful.

(シュノーケリング中スマホを持っていかなかったので写真はSUPです。)

まずはSUPから、人生初のSUP(ボードも初めて)でしたが、波が穏やかな湾内での開催ということもありとても簡単に風と共に優雅な時間が過ごせました。

また、シュノーケルはSUPの会場から移動して魚やサンゴの多いビーチで行いましたが、そちらもサンゴや貝殻などの堆積物でできた宮古島らしい、浅い場所と深い場所が混在した地形が広がっていて、そこでみた熱帯魚やウミガメはとても綺麗なものでした。

お兄さんたちの人柄も良く、おすすめのご飯屋さん等教えていただけ、また宮古島に来る機会があれば予約したいと思います。

宮古島の海は濁っておらず、本当に綺麗でした。

Stand-up paddleboarding was so much fun! It looked difficult, but once I tried it, it was really easy and enjoyable. The ocean was beautiful, and the coral really showcased the charm of Miyako Island. Snorkeling was also amazing; I got to see the clear water and even spotted a clownfish for the first time. It was wonderful! Thank you so much!

サップとても楽しかったです♪
難しそうに見えましたがやってみると
すごく簡単でたのしかったです。
海も綺麗でサンゴもすごく宮古島の良さが
伝わりました^ ^
シュノーケルも海の綺麗さ初めて
海でカクレクマノミもみれて、
素敵でした^ ^ありがとうございました^ ^

I couldn't see any sea turtles, but I was satisfied with the beautiful ocean. I think it's easy enough for those who are not good at exercising, so I recommend it!

ウミガメは見れなかったけど、海が綺麗で満足しました。
運動が苦手な方でも簡単に出来ると思うのでおすすめです！

At first, I was anxious being alone, but once the tour started, those worries disappeared. Thanks to the kind and attentive advice from the staff, I was able to participate joyfully. Also, thank you to the other tour participants for being friendly.

最初は一人で不安でしたがツアーが始まるとそんな心配もどこ吹く風＾＾
スタッフの皆さんの優しく丁寧なアドバイスのおかげで楽しく参加することができました。
また、他のツアー参加の皆さんともフレンドリーにさせて頂き有難うございました。

You can swim with turtles!
This time, I participated in the SUP & Sea Turtle Snorkeling one-day course. One thing I regret is that I thought I would wear a wetsuit for SUP, so I didn't bring a rash guard or leggings. It's better to be in a swimsuit even in winter for sunburn and cold protection. Also, if you usually wear glasses, it's a good idea to prepare a float in case they fall off. I hesitated and took off my glasses, but I regret not being able to see the beautiful sea clearly.
Putting preparation aside, the tour itself prioritizes safety and provides easy-to-understand instructions for beginners.
Ingyamarine Garden is a great spot for SUP cruising with no waves. It's interesting to go through rocky areas and over bridges. Some participants even saw rays swimming.
After lunch, we moved to Shigira Beach for snorkeling. I thought there would be turtles in the shallow water during low tide, but the turtles come from the open sea during high tide into the enclosed natural pool, so we aimed to search for them there. We swam about 200-300 meters towards the rocks and coral, but those who couldn't swim could hold onto a float while the instructor guided them. We encountered colorful fish and even Nemo. Among us, one participant spotted a turtle. When we chased it, we encountered a leisurely swimming green sea turtle and swam together for about 15 minutes. It didn't seem scared of us or try to escape.
The instructor took many photos, so if you're worried about losing your camera, you don't need to bring one. They will send the photos later via LINE.
The chance of encountering a turtle was 30%, but we were lucky.
It became an experience that we can cherish and talk about forever.

カメと泳げます！
今回、SUP&海カメスノーケル1日コースに参加。私の準備不足だったことは、SUPの時にウェットスーツを着るものと思い、ラッシュやスパッツを持たなかったこと。SUPは冬でも水着のままなので日焼けや寒さ対策はした方がいい。また、普段メガネの方は落ちた時のことを考えてフロートを準備した方がいい。迷ってメガネを外したものの、綺麗な海を鮮明に見ることが出来なかったことは後悔あり。
準備はさておき、ツアーそのものは安全を第一に初心者にもわかりやすくレクチャーしてくれます。
インギャーマリンガーデンは波もなくSUPクルーズに良い場所。岩場を抜けたり橋を超えたり、面白いと思います。参加者の中にはエイが泳いでいるのを見た人もいました。
お昼を挟んでシギラビーチにシュノーケルのため移動。干潮で浅瀬にカメがいるのかと思ったら、満潮時に外洋から入ってきた亀が閉ざされた天然プールの海にいるので、そこを狙って探すというもの。200-300メートル泳いで岩場や珊瑚に向かいますが、泳げない人はフロートに捕まりインストラクターが誘導してくれます。カラフルな魚やニモにも会えます。そんな中、参加者の一人が亀を目撃。追いかけるとゆったりのんびり泳ぐ青海亀に遭遇。15分ほど一緒に泳ぎました。人を怖かったり逃げたりもしません。
インストラクターさんが写真をたくさん撮ってくれるので、カメラ紛失の不安がある方は持たなくても大丈夫。後にLINEで送ってくれます。
亀遭遇率30%の確率でしたが、私達はラッキーでした。
いつまでも思い出を語り継げる体験となりました。

Fortunately, it was clear and there were no clouds, so the stars were very beautiful. I was also satisfied with the lovely photos taken! This is something you can't experience in the city, so if you visit Miyako Island, be sure to participate!

運良く晴れて雲もなかったので星がとても綺麗に見れました。写真も綺麗に撮っていただき満足です！
都会ではまず経験のできないことなので、宮古島に訪れる際はぜひ参加してみてください！