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You'll have the chance to dive both the north and south sides of Amami. The island stretches about 100 kilometers from end to end, and there are noticeable differences between the two regions—each with its own unique charm.
I'm the only guide on the island with experience from the Great Barrier Reef, and I hope to share with you just how special and extraordinary the ocean here in Amami truly is.
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Sample Itinerary (3 Nights/4 Days)
Day 1: Arrival in Amami / Northern Area Diving
Day 2: Southern Area Diving
Day 3: Southern Area Diving
Day 4: Return
One-Day Trip (Southern Area)
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8:45 AM – Meet at Koniya Port
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9:00 AM – Depart
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9:30 AM – 1st dive
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11:30 AM – 2nd dive
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12:30 PM – Lunch
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1:30 PM – 3rd dive
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2:30 PM – Rinse off & change clothes (simple shower on board)
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3:00 PM – Return to port
Pricing
① Diving Fees (Per Day, Tax Included)
Northern Area:
Dive TypePrice
Boat – 1 dive¥12,000
Boat – 2 dives¥19,000 (incl. lunch)
Boat – 3 dives¥24,000 (incl. lunch)
Beach – 1 dive¥9,000
Beach – 2 dives¥14,000 (incl. lunch)
Beach – 3 dives¥20,000 (incl. lunch)
Southern Area:
Dive TypePrice
Boat – 3 dives¥26,000 (incl. lunch)
Boat – 1 dive (PM only)*¥14,000
*For guests arriving that day / no transfer provided
Add-on for outer reef site+¥3,300
Beach – 1 dive¥9,000
Beach – 2 dives¥14,000
Beach – 3 dives¥20,000
Rental Equipment:
ItemPrice
Full set¥9,900
BCD + Regulator¥5,500
Wetsuit¥2,200
Fins / Mask (each)¥1,100
Dive Computer¥2,200
② Accommodation
Main lodging
Gori Marine House (Kakeromajima)
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1 night with 2 meals: ¥13,200
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1 night with dinner only: ¥12,100
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1 night with breakfast only: ¥11,000
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Room only: ¥9,900
+¥1,100 for single room
Other recommendations around Koniya / Southern Amami:
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Sauna & Stay (Dorm hostel)
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Livest Inn
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Sunflower City Hotel
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Sakai Guesthouse
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Zero Gravity Villa
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Others around Koniya area
③ Meals
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Pay-as-you-go (individual or split among group)
④ Flights
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Please arrange your own air tickets.
⑤ Fuel / Rental Car
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Only if necessary (based on transfer needs or free time)
⑥Transportation / Transfers
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If space is available in the guide’s vehicle, we provide airport ⇔ southern area transfers at ¥3,000 per person/day
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Depending on group size or logistics, we may ask you to rent a car on your own
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If you wish to explore on your own, please rent a car from the airport on arrival and return it either:
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at the airport on your last day
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or rent in Koniya on your last day and return at the airport
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Note: Only one company, Kurousagi Rent-a-Car, currently offers drop-off between Koniya and the airport. Early reservation is strongly recommended.
📞 Reservation: 0997-63-0600
Detailed Sample Schedule
Day 1 – North to South Transfer
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9:30 AM – Arrival (Peach flight from Narita), meet at Kise Fishing Port (*)
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10:30 AM – 1st dive (Northern boat dive)
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11:25 AM – Arrival (Skymark from Kagoshima), meet at Kise Fishing Port (*)
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1:05 PM – Arrival (JAL from Haneda), meet at Kise Fishing Port (*)
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2:00 PM – 2nd boat dive (Northern area)
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6:00 PM – Dinner around Ryugo or Naze
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8:00 PM – Arrive at accommodation (overnight in Naze)
(*Pick-up from airport by Neverland staff or self-drive to Kise Port)
Day 2&3 – Southern Area Diving
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9:00 AM – 3 dives in the Kakeroma area (lunch included)
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3:00 PM – Return to port / shower / back to hotel
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6:00 PM – For guests staying on Kakeroma: dinner & logbook session (BBQ on the beach, weather permitting)
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Overnight at Gori Marine House, Kakeroma
Day 4 – Departure Day
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6:00 AM – Check out, depart from Kakeroma Island
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6:30 AM – Leave from Koniya
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8:00 AM – Arrive at the airport
(If time allows before your flight, we recommend exploring the island by rental car)
Diving Information
Northern Area
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Water temperature in March: 22–23°C
Recommended wetsuit: 6.5mm or drysuit. (Rental suits include drysuits or 5mm wetsuits with a hooded vest.) -
Water temperature in August: 28–30°C
Recommended wetsuit: 3mm full suit, 5mm full suit, or a shorty/tapper and surf shorts.
We collaborate with Neverland, a leading dive shop in the northern area known for its focus on marine life observation.
Hashtags:
#SeaTurtles #Nudibranchs #MacroLife #Anthias #ReefFish #BehaviorObservation #Spawning #CoralReefs
Southern Area
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Water temperature in March: 23°C
Recommended wetsuit: 6.5mm. (Rental wetsuits are 5mm, so bringing a hooded vest is recommended.) -
Water temperature in August: 28–30°C
Recommended wetsuit: 3mm full suit, 5mm full suit, or a shorty/tapper and surf shorts.
Most dives are conducted around the Kakeroma Island area, known for its untouched natural beauty.
The dive sites here are famous for beautiful coral reefs and unique marine life such as the rare Staghorn Coral Hermit Crab, only found in this region.
Weather permitting, we also dive at offshore (outer reef) sites.
Hashtags:
#Corals #YellowGobies #StaghornCoralHermitCrab #Topography #Caves #WideAngle
About Amami Hoshizorafugu(Mystery Circles made by a tiny puffer fish)
What to Bring
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Change of clothes and towels
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Swimwear (having more than one set is helpful)
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Outerwear for the boat that can get wet (boat coat, windbreaker, fleece, etc. to stay warm)
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Hat or cap for use on the boat
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Sandals or waterproof boots
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Toiletries (towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrush, and hairdryer are available in rooms)
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Sunglasses and sunscreen (the sun can be strong)
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Motion sickness medication
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Diving license card
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Logbook
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Pen
Diving Gear (If you do not own gear, please confirm that you have requested rental.)
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BCD
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Regulator
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Dive computer
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Mask
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Fins
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Snorkel
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Wetsuit
Camera Equipment (if applicable):
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Camera
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Housing
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SD cards
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Batteries and charger
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Cancellation Policy
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From 4 weeks before: 30% cancellation fee
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From 7 days before: 50% cancellation fee
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The day before or same day: 100% cancellation fee
Or, as per the policy of each diving service provider.
Important:
Even if your LCC (low-cost carrier) flight is canceled, cancellation fees still apply if other flights (such as JAL or connecting flights) are available and operating. Please plan accordingly.