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PADI dive centre with a large training pool, two boats and over 30 courses, as well as try dives, snorkelling and kayaking for children, a minute from Yonaha Maehama beach.
Official websitemarea-miyako.jp→Specialist in snorkelling with sea turtles, led by diving instructors: trip of about 2 hours (¥8,000 standard rate), SUP option, photos included.
Official websiteumi-miyako.com→Private trips for one group at a time: snorkelling with turtles, scenic SUP, at sunset or in the mangroves, with guides used to children.
Official websitecocosea.jp→Snorkelling with turtles (half day ¥6,900), SUP, sea kayaking to the ‘Pumpkin’ cave and a night walk in the subtropical jungle.
Official websitemiyako-pipi.com→Ecotourism operator recognised by the Ministry of the Environment: sea kayaking at Shimoji and eco-snorkelling, notably to the Blue Cave and with turtles.
Official websitewebman.jp→Spring-water pool by the beach (hot showers, changing rooms, food) and kayak trips to Pumpkin Hole, a cave accessible only at low tide.
Official websiteboraga-pool.com→Underwater observatory for seeing tropical fish and coral without getting wet. Adult admission ¥1,000, 9 am to 5 pm; may close during typhoons.
Official websitemiyakojima-kaichukoen.com→About 7 km of white sand, Miyako’s iconic beach, with parking, toilets, showers and a snack bar, fifteen minutes from the airport.
Official listingmiyako-guide.net→Small white-sand beach tucked behind a dune, known for its coral arch. Beware of waves in westerly winds and the seabed that drops away quickly.
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