- Features of this plan
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The only place in tropical "Ishigaki Island" where you can touch dolphins☆.
Swim experience course with cute dolphinscontact courseThis course includes swimming with dolphins in a yukes in addition to the contents of
You can swim while maintaining eye contact with the dolphins and feel their expressions and breathing on your skin, making it a unique and special experience.
RecommendationsAll you need to bring is a swimsuit and a towel!
◆Photograph your memories with dolphins
◆The only one in Ishigaki IslandDolphin Swim Experience
Perfect for family vacations, girls' trips, date nights, etc.
◆Ishigaki Port andConveniently located near the city center
◆Fun for young children and the elderly.When you arrive at the ykes, the trainer will introduce the names of the dolphins and tell you some requests to play with them. Please listen carefully in order to enjoy playing with the dolphins!
You can also take a commemorative photo with dolphins☆.
If you bring your own camera, you can take commemorative photos with your own camera.
Wetsuits make it easy for first-time swimmers to swim with us, as our bodies float naturally!
All you need to prepare is a swimsuit and towel! Wetsuits and other equipment can be rented free of charge for easy participation.
- Reference Schedule
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flow (i) Start time30 minutes beforePlease gather at the registration area on
→After the registration is closed, we will drive you to the YIKES.(2) change of clothes
→You will receive a rental wetsuit and change in the changing room.
Wear a wetsuit over your swimsuit.
Wetsuits are available from 110cm for children to 190cm for adults.(iii) Tour starts☆.
→At the beginning, in the lecture room, we will explain about dolphins with quizzes and illustrations, and tell you some requests to play with them.
Please listen carefully so that you can enjoy playing!4) Dolphin Touching Experience
→The dolphins are also fed and played with.
There will be time for commemorative photos!5) Equipment Preparation
→Put on fins, mask, snorkel, gloves, and life jacket. Finally, it is time to enter the water!6) Dolphin and Swim Experience
→The dolphins will swim in a yukes. Basically, each person enters the water one by one and swims with the dolphins in turn.
Staff will also enter the water with you and teach you how to swim.seven (used in legal documents) Changing & Moving
→Thank you for your hard work!*The above is a guide only.
Please note that the flow may be subject to change depending on the situation on the day of the event. - Course Content and Details
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Price Adult:12,980yen
Children (4 to 12 years old):12,980yen
Tour only: 605 yenFee includes Experience fee, consumption tax, rental items used for the experience, insurance, wetsuit personal effects Swimsuit (worn beforehand), towel, sandals, hat for sun protection (in summer) Meeting and Dismissal Location 〒907-0000
1, Nannuhamacho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Minaminuhama-cho 1-chomeGreen Park Parking Lot
(Parking lot across the Southern Gate Bridge, Yashima-cho 1-chome)
note (supplementary information) symbol30 minutes before start timePlease come toLocation Around Minami Nuhama-cho Green Park Holding period year round Start time Summer (April-November)
10:00/12:00/14:00/15:30/17:00
Winter (December to March)
10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00
Please call us if you wish to attend the 5:00 p.m. session in April, October, and November. Please note that the tour may not be held due to sunset.
Age Range 4 years old and up(Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) Number of participants 1 person ~ cofferdam By 18:00 the day before *Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.
How to get there 》
For those coming by car
About 35 minutes from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
5 minutes from Ishigaki Port Terminal■Transportation
Approx. 15 min. walk from Fukuyama Shipping Terminal
10 minutes walk from "Court Mae Bus Stop*Transportation is not provided.
Special note 》
*Wheelchairs and baby strollers are not allowed to cross over the Ikes due to its instability.If you want to cross the street, we will carry you across. (ThePlease contact us in advance if you need assistance).
- Frequently asked questions about this plan
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Q. Is it possible to swim only wearing a life jacket?Wetsuits are mandatory. The purpose is to ensure buoyancy and to protect the skin. Unlike in the open sea, the purpose is to prevent shellfish and seaweed from damaging your skin as you swim in the yukes.Q. Do I have to be able to swim to take the swim course?
Please refrain from using the ocean, swimming pools, or any other water that you have a fear of.
The swim course is basically a course where you can play with dolphins while floating on the surface of the water.Wetsuits, fins, masks, snorkels, and gloves are required for all participants. Wetsuits provide buoyancy similar to wearing floatation rings, so there is no need to worry about sinking.
Also, since you wear fins, mask, and snorkel, swimming is easier than swimming in a pool.
Life jackets are also available for rent for children.Q. Can I bring my own camera or video camera to take pictures?You may bring your own camera or video equipment to the ykes for filming.
Please be careful of splashing when dolphins jump.Q. If it rains, will the program be cancelled?The event will be held rain or shine! (We never cancel because of rain.)
The content of the tour may be changed or cancelled if sea conditions deteriorate due to typhoons or other factors, or if it is deemed unsafe to hold the tour.
Please note that the content of the tour may be changed or cancelled due to the dolphins' physical condition.Q. Can I cross the Ikes with a wheelchair or stroller?Due to the instability of the top of the Ikes, wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed to cross the Ikes.
If you wish to cross the street, you will need to be carried across without a wheelchair or stroller.
*Please contact us in advance if you need support. - word of mouth
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Total 30540代Month of posting: 2024/08
The dolphins were very cute, the trainers were all very kind, and it was a lot of fun even in the rain. The kids were happy too. Thank you very much for the great memories!
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540代Month of posting: 2024/02The guides are very knowledgeable. I thought that I could not only play with dolphins, but also get more knowledge and experience than the price. Highly recommended.
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540代Month of posting: 2024/02Thank you for a very valuable experience!
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520代Month of posting: 2024/02I'm glad I joined because I never had a chance to see dolphins so closely. They are so cute! The staff were all girls and they were as cute and energetic as the dolphins!
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540代Month of posting: 2024/02Great satisfaction! My family had the best time!
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540代Month of posting: 2023/12It was a wonderful experience. Swimming with the dolphins was like being in another world, instantly making you forget your everyday life. I was impressed that the dolphins were very friendly and followed the trainer's instructions. This plan made my stay in Ishigaki Island even more special.
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530代Month of posting: 2023/11I was happy to be able to take a commemorative photo with the dolphins. I was able to take pictures with my own camera, so it was a special memory. The trainer's lecture was easy to understand and I was able to learn more about dolphins. The dolphins were very friendly and I am very glad that I joined the tour with my children.
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530代Month of posting: 2023/09The experience of swimming with the dolphins was truly a lifetime memory! The dolphin petting time was especially impressive, and I was able to directly feel the warmth and touch of the dolphins. The trainers were very kind and we were able to learn a lot about dolphins. The children were also very happy!
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530代Month of posting: 2023/09It was a dream come true! Being in direct contact with dolphins was an experience beyond my imagination. Swimming in the wetsuit was easy even for beginners, and being able to share the same line of sight as the dolphins in the water is a truly special feeling. The changing rooms were well equipped and comfortable!
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530代Month of posting: 2023/07The dolphins were too cute! My kids were so excited! When my younger child gets older, I would like to let him participate!
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530代Month of posting: 2022/12We had a great time! Thank you!
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550代Month of posting: 2022/10I took my kids and they were very happy. I think this will be a regular experience for those with children!
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530代Month of posting: 2022/08It was quite a valuable experience for me!
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540代Month of posting: 2022/07After the reception desk, we moved to the koike. We were driven for a while along a wild road to the koike, which may have been under construction, and arrived at the hut for the lecture. After changing into a wetsuit and receiving a lecture, we finally went to the pond. First of all, we had a chance to interact with the fish. After the experience, we moved to the adjacent kesu for the dolphin swimming experience. My wife and my 7-year-old son experienced it, while I played the role of a photographer (observation). From the excitement of my oldest son, I was glad I let him experience the dolphin swimming. As a result, my wife said, "I'm glad we didn't just do the petting zoo experience. It was a valuable experience for me.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/06The diving tour was canceled due to bad weather. I asked the staff of Ishigaki Tours about it and they recommended this dive, which happened to be available. The dolphins were so cute, and more importantly, it was a great experience for my children. I would like to do it again!
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560代Submitted Month: 2022/05Swimming with dolphins was one of my dreams. I am glad it came true here. I really enjoyed the lecture, the petting experience, and the swim with the dolphins. The participants swim in snorkel gear and stay afloat. The location is in the Ikes. Don't be misled into thinking that you can swim freely in the wide ocean (which would be impossible in real life). The price is not cheap for the activity, but I did not think it was expensive. The staff is very helpful and they give you a perfect score. Thank you very much. I think it is okay to participate with your children. I think you can make great memories. There is no pick up and drop off service. If you do not have a rental car, it would be better to take a cab to the meeting point.
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540代Submitted Month: 2022/05I applied for the tour because I thought it would be fun regardless of the rain, and it was a lot of fun.
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540代Month of posting: 2022/03It was my first time to see dolphins. It was a precious experience for me because I had an image that "interacting" with dolphins, which is common in Hawaii, is quite difficult to do in Japan. It was a unique experience to be able to touch dolphins while getting wet in the relaxing Ishigaki Island.
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540代Month of posting: 2021/08I think the price is reasonable for swimming with dolphins! I highly recommend it!
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510代Month of posting: 2021/08I was worried because I'm not a good swimmer, but the staff carefully assisted me and I was able to swim with the dolphins safely! Thank you very much!
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520代Month of posting: 2021/07Swimming with dolphins has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl, and I can only be satisfied that you made it come true this time! Thank you very much!
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550代Month of posting: 2021/06I was brave enough to try snorkeling with dolphins. Although it was in a yukes, the snorkeling in the open ocean was great to swim with the natural fish that live in the ocean, unlike in an aquarium. The staff was very kind and explained everything to us and guided us through the experience.
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530代Submitted Month: 2021/05I always wanted to swim with dolphins, but it was pretty scary when I got to see them! LOL! But they were gentle and the staff escorted me gently so I felt safe! Thank you very much! Thank you also for the dolphins!
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550代Month of posting: 2021/03The dolphin skin was quite hard, which surprised me! I am glad I was able to let my children learn about such things! Thank you very much.
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520代Posted in 2020/09I was able to realize my dream of dolphin swim! I have loved dolphins since I was a little girl and wanted to swim with them, but I never had a chance, and recently I almost forgot about it, but it just so happened that I was going to Ishigaki Island, and I was making plans somehow, and then, what do you know...! I happened to be going to Ishigaki Island, and I was just deciding what to do! I had decided to go to Ishigaki Island by chance, and I was making plans for a "Dolphin Swim Experience! Without consulting my boyfriend who was going with me, I applied for it on my own. The time was short, but it was great to swim with dolphins, which I had longed for! I even got a two-shot photo with the dolphins, so I changed my icon photo right away. Thank you so much!
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530代Posted Mon: 2019/05My family of three experienced the dolphin swim. My 8 year old daughter enjoyed it so much that she wants to become a dolphin instructor in the future. It was a great experience.
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530代Posted Mon: 12/2018Since it was October, we were able to swim with the dolphins while there were few people around! We were able to swim with the dolphins for about a lap around the yukes. I recommend this tour because I think there are not many places where you can swim with dolphins so easily!
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Adult:12,980yen Child (4-12 years old): 12,980 yen Tour only: 605 yen |
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time zone | 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 17:00 |
the time required | Approx. 2 hours |
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