Explore Tokyo and dive Yonaguni, famous for its hammerhead sharks, stunning marine life and the mysterious Iseki stones.
The trips starts in Tokyo, from where you will fly down to the sub-tropical island of Ishigaki, with its white sandy beaches, coral reef, jungle and mountains; a far cry from the metropolis you’ve just left! From here, it’s a short flight to Yonaguni Island, where you’ll spend the rest of your holiday in a small traditional Japanese style property, soaking up the culture.
Looking for a longer experience? Check out our BIG in Japan itinerary.
Transfer from the airport by road and train and check-in to your hotel for one night.
Take a flight to Yonaguni Island, via Ishigaki. Enjoy a five night stay at the Irifune Annexe Bamboo Villa including breakfast and dinner daily. Three days diving the mysterious Iseki stones. During winter, large schools of hammerheads gather in Yonaguni’s waters.
Dive pack (4 days/8 dives) includes a variety of local sites with a chance of hammerhead shark, cuttle fish, marlin and possibly whale shark encounters. It’s the Iseki Stones that is the big draw for divers here.
Afternoon flight to Tokyo. Make way back to Hotel Villa Fontaine Shiodome (or similar) for two nights including breakfast.
Please note: An info pack is included, with bilingual train times and full instructions for every journey you make - all you need to help you get around.
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