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Miyakejima and Mikurajima
Volcanic Miyakejima diving and carefully managed Mikurajima dolphin swims
Volcanic Miyakejima diving and carefully managed Mikurajima dolphin swims
Overview
Build a land-based island trip around Miyakejima's Kuroshio-influenced rocky reefs, black-sand shores, seasonal Megane Iwa arches and unusually rich birdlife. Separately arrange a conservation-led dolphin-swim extension around Mikurajima using a certified local boat or a currently operating Miyakejima departure. Mikurajima dolphin swimming is snorkeling or breath-hold only, not scuba, and encounters are never assured. Both islands are far more weather-exposed than their location on a map suggests. Mikurajima has a single vulnerable landing, very few rooms and mandatory lodging prebooking, while Miyakejima offers Chofu flights, guesthouses, guided diving, lava walks and a hot spring. Reserve island transfers and activities independently, build in spare days, and verify official site access and animal-welfare instructions before entering the water.
Miyakejima has operator-served scuba and shore snorkeling; Mikurajima offers a separate, tightly controlled open-ocean dolphin encounter.
Okubohama, Gakkoshita, Togahama and limited-period Megane Iwa mix rocky structure, coral, fish schools and wildlife.
Mikurajima certified guides manage snorkel and breath-hold encounters; no feeding, pursuit, touching or scuba approaches.
Quick shortlist before you jump into the full planning page.
Top species linked to approved dive spots in Miyakejima and Mikurajima.
Lava history, rare birds, giant trees, guided forests, lookout points and a Miyakejima hot spring add value when seas change.
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