Highlights

• Watch how Ama diver catch shellfish or seaweeds in the water by hands without any diving tank.
• Listen their tales of the sea handed down through the generations from older to younger ama.
• Walk around Kami-shima, a small island of 500 population, which appreared in Mishima Yukio’s novel, The Sound of Waves.

Schedule

[Day1]
10:30　Meeting at Toba Marine Terminal (Sadahama)
10:45　Depart from Toba by a passenger boat
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11:25　Arrive to Kami-shima port
               Leave your luggage at the rest house.
12:00　Lunch, chatting with an Ama diver
13:30　Diving with a local Ama divers （1.5h）
               Shower
15:00　Exploring Kami-shima with a local guide and free-time
18:00　Dinner
               Stay at a local inn

[Day2]
Breakfast & Check-out
End of the tour

* Departure time from Kami-shima port to Toba Marine Terminal(Sadahama) by a passenger boat: 7:00, 8:35, 11:35, 15:50
* 1h for going around the island dropping by the location of the film “Shiosai” directed by Yukio Mishima

Meeting

Meeting at Toba Marine Terminal (Sadahama)  at 10:30

Available Dates (As of June, 2017)

July　13(Thur)    20(Thur)    27(Thur)
Aug　03(Thur)   24(Thur)    31(Thur)

Inclusion

• 3 meals(Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)
• 1-night accomodation in a local inn
• local guide for exploring the island
• english-speaking staff

Exclusion

• Boat tickets between Toba Sadahama and Kami-shima(Please purchase it on the day at the terminal by yourself.)
• Gratuities(optional)

Notes

• Minimum number of participants: 2(Minimum 2 persons are required for reservation)
• Maximum number of participants: 10
• Participants must be 13 years of age and above, who are healthy physically and mentally. Pregnant individuals may not participate in this activity. All participants must complete a participation agreement
• The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
• In case the tour cannot be provided due to weather, any deposit that has been made by the client if applicable will be refunded.
• Please bring your swimming suits and water shoes. A few rental items including swimming suits, water shoes and snorkel mask are available. For the detail, please contact us in advance.
• At Toba Marine Terminal, there is a paid parking for those who come by private car.
• If you have any allergies or any restriction, please let us know.
• English-speaking staff will accompany guests only for the first day till 15:30-ish.

Cancellation

• 3-6 days prior to the tour date receive 50 % refund
• 2 or less days prior to the tour date receive no refund