Enjoy snorkeling at Hatoma Island! Introducing our recommended tours!
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What is Hatoma Island?
Hatoma Island is a very small island with an area of about 1 km2 and a population of about 40 people, located in the northern part of Iriomote Island.
It is not a tourist destination, but rather the embodiment of a good old-fashioned isolated island. The time passes slowly, making it the perfect place to heal your body after a hard day's work. It is also famous for being the birthplace of the folk song "Hatoma-bushi.
This article introduces snorkeling in the waters of Hatoma Island.
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Hatoma blue with excellent transparency
Hatoma Island's greatest asset is its crystal clear waters.
The beauty of the sea is known as Hatoma blue, which is emerald blue or light turquoise in the shallow, nascent coastal waters, gradually changing to a darker navy blue as one moves deeper offshore.
The sea in the morning contrasts beautifully with the white sky, and at sunset, as if in response to the sky turning red, the sea also turns orange, signaling the end of the day.
It is home to many sea creatures like corals and anemones. You can also see vibrant tropical fish such as clownfish.
Hatoma Island Snorkeling
Marine activities are an essential part of enjoying Hatoma Island. Snorkeling is one of the best activities to experience on Hatoma Island.
Snorkeling is a marine leisure activity in which participants put on a breathing pipe called a snorkel, goggles, and fins to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea while swimming on the surface of the water or in shallow water.
If you want to fully enjoy the Hatoma blue, this is the perfect activity for you. Snorkeling at Hatoma Island is a popular activity because, unlike diving, it does not require certification and can be done easily by people of all ages and genders.
Hatoma Island Snorkeling Features
Snorkeling on Hatoma Island is characterized by the ability to swim in all directions in the beautiful Hatoma blue.
Not only are the waters beautiful, but the reefs are so close to the beach that you can see many fish, including clownfish, that live in the coral reefs.
The lapis lazuli-colored Hatoma blue sea has a more beautiful pale color where the seabed is shallower and the light bounces off it more. We hope visitors enjoy not only the beautiful color of the Hatoma blue sea, but also the underwater scenery of Hatoma.
The sea of Hatoma Island, where coral reefs and tropical fishes play together, is like a modern-day Ryugujo (Dragon's Palace). Please visit Hatoma Island and experience the Hatoma blue.
Recommended Hatoma Island Snorkeling Tours
Hatoma Island Sightseeing & Sea Turtle Snorkeling
Departing from Iriomote Island at noon, this tour allows you to enjoy sightseeing and snorkeling with a view of Okinawan-style houses. Departure starts at noon, so you can join the tour as a day trip from Ishigaki Island!
There is a high probability that you will see sea turtles. In addition to sea turtles, coral and tropical fish can also be seen, so this is a good choice for those who want to enjoy swimming in the beautiful sea.
◆Iriomote Island (Okinawa)The Hatoma Island tour specials for departures and arrivals arethis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
◆Ishigaki IslandThe Hatoma Island tour specials for departures and arrivals arethis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
summary
We introduced Hatoma Island. How was it? Hatoma Island is an island full of attractions such as the beautiful Hatoma blue sea. In particular, it is very popular because of its beautiful lapis lazuli-colored sea, which is one of the clearest in the Yaeyama Islands.
One such activity in the ocean is snorkeling. You can see many coral reefs while snorkeling at the beach attack, and also enjoy tropical fish that live near the reefs. If you are lucky, you may even see sea turtles. Also, snorkeling does not require a lot of luggage and is not easily disturbed by transportation. Please try swimming in the Hatoma Sea and feel the Hatoma blue color in your body.
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