Snorkeling on Kourijima

Hello guys, have you ever been snorkeling in Okinawa before? If you haven’t, what have you been doing your whole life? We have also never snorkeled before, so we went on the 3^rd of June for the first time. If you are in Okinawa or planning to go, we recommend you do so.

 We went on a rainy day, so we were worried that we couldn’t swim in the sea and see any underwater sights. The wind was a bit strong, so it was a little chilly. Although we were lucky and saw many fish and a lot of coral, we still recommend you go on a sunny day.

To snorkel, there is some equipment you need to prepare. The day before we went, the four of us went to buy water shoes and snorkel masks. You can get them at a local sports shop or Mega Donki.

We wore clothes that were very light and easy to move underwater. You should bring an underwater camera to save the unforgettable memories. Oh! Don’t forget the food and drinks just in case you get hungry. Now that you are prepared, you are ready to go!

The water was cold because we started swimming at 10:30 in the morning.

It is difficult putting on the mask at first so make sure to loosen the belt beforehand or else you will end up like this.

Next, practice breathing underwater with the mask on. It takes time for your body to get used to the water, but when it does, it is very fun. The deeper you go in the ocean, the more beautiful sights you can see. The ocean was so vast, it was like being in outer space. And you will be able to swim with many kinds of fish. here were many fish swimming around us, like Nemo and Dory. It was so close that our fingers almost touched the fish. The hard part was when the water got into the mask and made it hard for us to breathe but the view was so beautiful that it was worth it.

It was our first time to snorkel, so we were very scared, but this experience was fun and exciting. We would like to go again. The oceans of the northern part of Okinawa are especially beautiful. Not only can you see the beautiful ocean of Okinawa, but you can feel it by swimming in it. How about giving it a try?

How to get to Kourijima.
Head toward north on route 58. When you pass by Neo Park, turn left at the second Familymart. Now all you have to do is follow the signboard.

Have a good trip!