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Yakushima Sea Turtle Snorkeling | English Guide | Small Group

Kagoshima Prefecture
by Viator
Duration3 hours
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageJapanese, English

The Experience

• Snorkel in one of Yakushima’s best spots for sea turtles, offering one of the island’s highest chances of encountering them in the wild (although sightings cannot be guaranteed).

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    5.0(4 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹5,880

    Includes: Swimwear with a snorkeling vest is available instead of a wetsuit; please request this in advance. · Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, wetsuit, boots, fins, gloves). Wetsuits keep you warm and protect from cuts, sunburn, and stings. · Activity / course fee · +1 more

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Food & Drink

Food

Not provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Kagoshima Prefecture

Good to know

Restrictions

  • • Guests with ear problems, sinus issues, or a history of seizures, or conditions that may cause loss of consciousness cannot participate. • Guests must be able to understand safety instructions and communicate with the guide, either verbally or through an agreed-upon method. If this is not possible, participation may be refused for safety reasons. • Guests with recent injuries, surgeries, or chronic pain that may affect movement or breathing cannot participate. • Participation is strictly prohibited for guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Please inform us in advance of any medical concerns; failure to do so may result in refusal of participation on the day.
  • • Travel insurance that covers marine activities is required for participation. Guests without valid insurance cannot join the tour.

Difficulty & Fitness

Easy1/5

Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels This activity is suitable for generally healthy individuals, even those with low fitness levels. Guests enter the water slowly from the beach, making it beginner‑friendly. Wetsuits provide natural buoyancy, and the guide accompanies the group at all times with a large float for support. Even guests who are not confident swimmers, as well as children, can participate safely. No advanced swimming skills are required, but participants should feel comfortable in the water.