{"id":5814,"date":"2026-01-09T15:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/?p=5814"},"modified":"2026-01-10T12:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T03:06:23","slug":"%e8%a5%bf%e8%a1%a8%e5%b3%b6%e3%82%a6%e3%83%9f%e3%82%ac%e3%83%a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814","title":{"rendered":"Snorkeling with sea turtles in the sea of Iriomote Island!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e782197d8ac\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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Site\">Iriomote Island is a World Heritage Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A7%E8%A6%8B%E3%82%89%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%81%AE%E7%A8%AE%E9%A1%9E\" title=\"Types of sea turtles found on Iriomote Island\">Types of sea turtles found on Iriomote Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AA%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1\" title=\"green turtle (Chelonia mydas)\">green turtle (Chelonia mydas)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1\" title=\"loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)\">loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4\" title=\"hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)\">hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A7%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%81%AB%E4%BC%9A%E3%81%88%E3%82%8B%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3\" title=\"Activities to see sea turtles in Iriomote Island\">Activities to see sea turtles in Iriomote Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\" title=\"Snorkeling Tour\">Snorkeling Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\" title=\"Diving Tours\">Diving Tours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%81%A8%E6%B3%B3%E3%81%90%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\" title=\"Cautions for swimming with sea turtles\">Cautions for swimming with sea turtles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E8%A7%A6%E3%82%8D%E3%81%86%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%EF%BC%81\" title=\"They don&#039;t want to touch it!\">They don't want to touch it!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E5%8D%B1%E9%99%BA%E7%94%9F%E7%89%A9%E3%81%AB%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F\" title=\"Beware of dangerous marine life\">Beware of dangerous marine life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5814\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" title=\"summary\">summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A7%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%81%A8%E6%B3%B3%E3%81%94%E3%81%86%EF%BC%81\"><\/span>Let's swim with sea turtles in Iriomote Island!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6440\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9543-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u30a6\u30df\u30ac\u30e1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9543-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9543-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9543-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9543-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9543-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9543-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe sea around Iriomote Island is crystal clear, and you can see a variety of tropical fish.<br \/>\nBeautiful and vast coral reefs are also abundant, and the sea of Iriomote Island attracts visitors.<br \/>\nThe sea of Iriomote Island is full of such attractions, but what we would like you to experience as a sea activity is to swim with sea turtles.<br \/>\nThis is because seeing sea turtles migrating through the ocean up close and swimming at their pace is something that is not easy to do anywhere else.<br \/>\nIriomote Ishigaki National Park, of which Iriomote Island is a part, is considered an important spawning ground for sea turtles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%9D%E3%82%82%E3%81%9D%E3%82%82%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E3%81%A9%E3%81%93%E3%81%AB%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Where is Iriomote Island in the first place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6447\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2880-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"SUP\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2880-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2880-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2880-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2880-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2880-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2880-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nHere, we will briefly introduce where Iriomote Island is located where you can swim with sea turtles.<br \/>\nIriomote Island is located approximately 2,100 km southwest of Tokyo and is one of the most southwestern islands in Japan.<br \/>\nYou can cross from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island by boat, which takes about 50 minutes.<br \/>\nBelonging to the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, it is a relatively large island, the second largest in Okinawa Prefecture after the main island of Okinawa.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AF%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E9%81%BA%E7%94%A3%E7%99%BB%E9%8C%B2%E5%9C%B0\"><\/span>Iriomote Island is a World Heritage Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6449\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6943-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u897f\u8868\u5cf6\u306e\u30b8\u30e3\u30f3\u30b0\u30eb\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\nIriomote Island is part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.<br \/>\nAbout 90% of the area is said to be subtropical native vegetation, which is very close to the natural environment as it is.<br \/>\nThis natural environment is also home to creatures unique to Iriomote Island, such as the famous Iriomote wildcat, and is considered a place of great academic importance and great interest.<br \/>\nIn addition, some of the plants that grow on the island are unique to Iriomote Island, and combined with these, Iriomote Island is probably considered to have a uniquely evolved ecosystem.<br \/>\nFor this reason, it is sometimes referred to as the Galapagos of the East.<br \/>\nThis environment of Iriomote Island, which has been formed over a long period of time, has distinctive features that distinguish it from other places, and it is recognized as a very valuable place, which is why it is recognized as a registered World Heritage site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A7%E8%A6%8B%E3%82%89%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%81%AE%E7%A8%AE%E9%A1%9E\"><\/span>Types of sea turtles found on Iriomote Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6446\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u540d\u79f0\u672a\u8a2d\u5b9a4-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"\u30a6\u30df\u30ac\u30e1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\nFrom here, we will introduce the types of sea turtles that you can actually encounter on Iriomote Island.<br \/>\nBefore that, let's first take a brief look at sea turtles as a whole.<br \/>\nSea turtles inhabit the warm waters of the world's oceans.<br \/>\nCurrently, there are seven species of sea turtles inhabiting the entire world.<br \/>\nAmong the seven species, there are three species of sea turtles that can be seen in Iriomote Island, so I will explain the features and other information about these three species of turtles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AA%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1\"><\/span>green turtle (Chelonia mydas)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many of the sea turtles you see as images of sea turtles or in aquariums are green turtles.<br \/>\nIn this sense, the green turtle is perhaps the most familiar type of sea turtle.<br \/>\nGreen turtles migrate through tropical and temperate seas.<br \/>\nThey are sometimes seen drying their shells on land, which is one of the characteristics of green turtles.<br \/>\nGreen turtles' shells come in a variety of colors, including brownish, blackish, and reddish.<br \/>\nAnother characteristic of green turtles is that they have individuals with a variety of carapace colors.<br \/>\nWhy are they called green turtles even though their shells come in a variety of colors?<br \/>\nThe reason for this is the color of the green turtle's fat.<br \/>\nThe green turtle's fat is \"blue\" (actually green), hence the name.<br \/>\nOther external characteristics may include a small head compared to the size of the carapace (body carapace).<br \/>\nGreen turtles are sometimes called \"asahigame\" because of their smooth, shiny carapace.<br \/>\nThe size of the carapace (carapace length) is said to range from 80 to 100 cm for a full-grown green turtle.<br \/>\nAlthough it is believed to be the only herbivorous species among sea turtles, there are reports that it has been seen feeding on fish and other prey, so there may be some recent changes in the species.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1\"><\/span>loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Loggerhead turtles are familiar with spawning scenes.<br \/>\nAlso, the reddish color of the body is the origin of the name loggerhead turtle.<br \/>\nLoggerhead turtles probably have larger heads than green turtles.<br \/>\nThis is believed to be because loggerheads use crustaceans and shellfish as food.<br \/>\nIn other words, in order to eat hard crustaceans and shellfish whole, including their shells, they need strong jaws, and their heads are correspondingly large.<br \/>\nLooking at the loggerhead from the front, you can clearly see the size of its head, which is powerful, but also somewhat charming.<br \/>\nLoggerhead turtles are slightly smaller than green turtles.<br \/>\nThe size of the carapace (carapace length) is said to range from 70 to 90 cm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4\"><\/span>hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The hawksbill turtle is also known as the \"tortoiseshell turtle.<br \/>\nIt is so called because the scales covering the epidermis on the carapace and head were used as raw materials for tortoiseshell work.<br \/>\nCompared to green turtles and loggerhead turtles, each has more distinct scales and is easier to process, which is probably why it has been used as a raw material for tortoiseshell work.<br \/>\nThe most distinctive feature is its beak.<br \/>\nBecause of its pointy beak, the difference between it and the green and loggerhead turtles is immediately apparent in its face.<br \/>\nThe sea turtle most often encountered in subtropical waters is probably the hawksbill turtle.<br \/>\nIn Japan, they are mainly found in the waters of Okinawa, where they spawn.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A7%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%81%AB%E4%BC%9A%E3%81%88%E3%82%8B%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3\"><\/span>Activities to see sea turtles in Iriomote Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I think I was able to easily grasp the characteristics of the three species of sea turtles.<br \/>\nAs the saying goes, \"Seeing is believing,\" so it is better to see it in person to understand its features and appearance.<br \/>\nSo, here are some activities to actually meet these three species of sea turtles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>Snorkeling Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6445\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9356-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u30b7\u30e5\u30ce\u30fc\u30b1\u30ea\u30f3\u30b0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9356-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9356-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9356-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9356-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9356-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9356-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe first one I would like to introduce is the snorkeling tour.<br \/>\nSnorkeling is one of the easiest ocean activities, requiring no license.<br \/>\nAs I mentioned at the beginning of this article, the sea around Iriomote Island is highly transparent, making it suitable for floating on the surface of the sea and looking underwater.<br \/>\nThe high transparency of the water makes it possible to see deep into the ocean without having to dive underwater.<br \/>\nThe sun's rays pour into the sea, and in the calm brightness of the sea, you may see sea turtles swimming peacefully or relaxing among the coral reefs and rocks.<br \/>\nSea turtles sometimes float to the surface of the sea, and if you are lucky, you may encounter the happening of seeing each other in the immediate vicinity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>Diving Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Diving tours allow you to get closer to sea turtles than snorkeling.<br \/>\nYou will be able to observe the movements of the sea turtles up close, keep your distance and pace, and even swim with them through the water.<br \/>\nPlease be assured that you will not be barred from participating in a diving tour without a license.<br \/>\nIf you join a trial diving tour, you can enjoy diving with the support of an instructor, even if you are new to diving.<br \/>\nIt will be a wonderful experience to meet sea turtles on your first attempt at diving.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%81%A8%E6%B3%B3%E3%81%90%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>Cautions for swimming with sea turtles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When swimming with sea turtles, there are a few things to keep in mind.<br \/>\nSea turtles want to live in peace in their own habitat, while being wary of foreign enemies and the like.<br \/>\nIt is like a manner of visiting someone's home, so please follow it carefully.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A7%A6%E3%82%8D%E3%81%86%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%EF%BC%81\"><\/span>They don't want to touch it!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Living creatures in their natural environment are constantly battling external enemies and environmental changes.<br \/>\nIn particular, being contacted is a very threatening and fearful act for the creature.<br \/>\nIf you swim with sea turtles, you may find that the distance between you and them gradually shrinks, but please do not touch them.<br \/>\nMaintaining a reasonable distance is the safest course of action for both parties.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E5%8D%B1%E9%99%BA%E7%94%9F%E7%89%A9%E3%81%AB%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F\"><\/span>Beware of dangerous marine life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are poisonous and thorny creatures in the sea.<br \/>\nThese are called \"dangerous creatures,\" but they do not attack unnecessarily.<br \/>\nThe \"poison\" or \"thorn\" they have is for their own protection.<br \/>\nTherefore, it is important not to behave in a way that could be considered dangerous to them.<br \/>\nSpecifically, do not get too close and never touch them.<br \/>\nExamples of \"dangerous creatures\" that you may encounter in the sea of Iriomote Island include onidaruma-okoze, sea snakes, and habu jellyfish.<br \/>\nOnce you join a tour, listen carefully to the warnings of the guide or instructor and never approach or touch dangerous creatures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iriomote Island has such a precious natural environment that it is registered as a World Heritage site.<br \/>\nThe surrounding sea will be clear and suitable for marine activities.<br \/>\nOne of the things I would like you to experience is swimming with sea turtles.<br \/>\nOn Iriomote Island, you can encounter three species of sea turtles.<br \/>\nThe method is either a snorkeling tour or a diving tour. 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