Proud to the world! 7-day sustainable & through-guided “Island Hopping” tour of the beautiful Kerama Islands National Park in Okinawa

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An invitation to deep sightseeing and traditional cultural experiences that cannot be reached without a guide.

Go on a journey through the great outdoors created by the world-fascinating Kerama Blue and the islands of the Kerama Islands. As we travel through the spectacular islands, the scenery and people we meet there captivate us. Go on a beautiful adventure that can only be found here, where you can see, feel, taste, talk, and get your heart racing. Now, let's leave.


◆What are the Kerama Islands?
Tokashiki Village, which consists of more than 10 islands including Tokashiki Island, and Zamami Village, which consists of more than 20 islands including Zamami Island and Aka Island, are collectively called the Kerama Islands. The Kerama Islands, loved by divers all over the world, are made up of about 20 islands of various sizes scattered 40km west of Naha City on the main island of Okinawa. Boasting one of the clearest waters in the world, the sea is so beautiful that it is nicknamed "Kerama Blue," and it is a much-talked-about area that was designated as the 31st "national park" on March 5, 2014. The beautiful sea of Kerama is highly praised not only for its transparency but also for its rich ecosystem, where you can see a wide variety of corals and tropical fish.

◆About the programs included in the tour

1. Cycling: Cycling around Tokashiki Island, the largest area of the Kerama Islands, where you can enjoy breathtaking views on an e-bike. Enjoy a course with spectacular views. You can also see the islands you have visited so far as well as the main island of Okinawa.

2. Sabani, a traditional Okinawan boat experience: Land on a deserted island and enjoy a delicious lunch and snorkeling on a beautiful beach Sabani, a traditional Okinawan wooden boat, was used for fishing and for transporting goods during the Ryukyu era. Ta. It is said to be a unique ship with a long, slender hull that is maneuvered using sails and wakes (oars), and has excellent wave handling and high maneuverability that allows it to be maneuvered at will even in shallow coral reef seas. After the war, boats with engines became the mainstay, and it was said that the tradition of hokake sabani was in jeopardy. However, in recent years, efforts have begun to pass on shipbuilding technology, ship handling techniques, and ways to enjoy Sabani, mainly among those who love new tourism content and Sabani culture itself.

3. Sunset tour: The best spot to see the sun setting on the horizon Zamami Island, located on the western side of the Kerama Islands, allows you to see the sun setting on the horizon. You can spend some time relaxing before dinner.

4. Walking around the village: A guide shows you around Asa Village, a good old village.In contrast to Zamami Village, which is crowded with tourists, Asa Village retains its appearance from the past. You can feel the contrasting atmosphere of the village.

5. Landing on Maejima: A village where people once lived, a mysterious island that has been buried in trees for 60 years, but where you can still feel the breath of life back then.In addition to this tour, there is a chance to land on the island with a guide and someone from Maejima. There are almost no The sight of the area becoming covered with banyan trees and other plants while leaving behind the remains of the stone walls and streets of a village where people no longer lived, gives a mysterious feeling as if time has stopped there. It's a special experience to feel the atmosphere of life back then, and also to see for yourself how nature has slowly enveloped you over the course of 60 years. It is interesting to compare it with other islands that have developed as tourist destinations, but there are also some points within the village where you can remember the past, and guides who are from the village will also talk about what life was like back then. While guiding.

6. Night tour: Adventure night tour where you can meet nocturnal creatures The Kerama Islands, designated as a national park, have a rich ecosystem. You can encounter nocturnal creatures that are completely different from those seen during the day.

7. Sustainable Diving: Initiatives on remote islands to protect biodiversity, and examples of businesses that are actively working to preserve the marine environment, centering on businesses that operate diving and snorkeling, a special experience where you can experience the rich nature of Okinawa's remote islands through sustainable guides. introduction. Learn about monitoring methods, the history of records, and actually dive into the ocean. You can experience the highly transparent waters of Kerama and its rich ecosystem, including coral, but before diving, you should learn about the thoughts of the people involved in protecting this environment, and explore the biodiversity of remote islands. You can experience our efforts through sustainable diving.


◆Tour flow (itinerary)

<Day 1>
・Meet at Naha Tomari Port, Okinawa → Go to Zamami Island (ferry)
・Orientation Lunch (Okinawa cuisine)
・E-Bike (including island tour Asa Village)
・Sunset tour ・Welcome dinner

<2nd day>
・Breakfast ・Sabani experience (including snorkeling)
・Lunch on the beach ・Sabani experience ・Sunset tour ・Dinner (Sabani exchange meeting)

<3rd day>
・Breakfast・Transfer to Aka Island (ferry)
・E-Bike tour ・Lunch ・Free time ・Dinner

<4th day>
・Breakfast・Transfer to Tokashiki Island (small boat)
・E-Bike tour & lunch/dinner/night tour

<Day 5>
・Breakfast・Sustainable Diving & Lunch・Dinner

<6th day>
・Breakfast・Maejima landing tour・Experience food culture from 60 years ago・Free time・Party with local cuisine

<7th day>
・Breakfast ・Tour review communication ・Lunch ・Free time ・Transfer from Tokashiki Island to Okinawa Naha Tomari Port (ferry)