Itinerary

	City	Summary
1	Takeshiba Ferry Terminal	Arrive at the terminal by 10am, where you will meet your tour leader who will assist you during your stay. You will spend a 24-hour journey aboard the “Ogasawara Maru” Ferry to get to the Ogasawara Islands. Overnight on the Ogasawara Maru: 2nd class sleeper | Meals not included
2	Chichijima	We will arrive at Futami Port on Chichijima at around 11 AM. There will be an island tour, during which its special environment, unique plants, and history will be explained. A guided night tour will lead you through the forest to see various things like the glowing mushrooms, the Bonin flying fox which is designated as a "National Natural Monument (Animal)," and other nocturnal creatures of the coastal environment. The night sky filled with stars will amaze you. Overnight in Chichijima | Meals Included: Dinner
3	Chichijima	Continue as the day before, a full day of diving Ogasawara from the dive boat. Overnight in Chichijima | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
4	Chichijima	Continue as the day before, a full day of diving Ogasawara from the dive boat. Overnight in Chichijima | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
5	Chichijima	Enjoy your free time to the fullest on the island, until the last moment. Depart from the Futami Port in the afternoon, looking out at the Mukojima Island chain from the “Ogasawara Maru” as we make the return trip back to Tokyo. *Opt to go on one last dive in the morning. Overnight on the Ogasawara Maru: 2nd class sleeper | Meals Included: Breakfast
6	Takeshiba Ferry Terminal	The tour concludes after arriving at Takeshiba Port.

** We offer other tours within Japan and can accommodate customized packages and quotes in combination with this one. Please feel free to inquire for more information from our agent.

Price

Season: All year

	Price per person
Tour cost	Please contact us
Single room supplement	Please contact us

**Price is for reference only.Price will vary depending on the actual travel dates,hotels to be used,etc.Please contact us for a quote.
** This is a general guideline for the tour. We welcome any changes in the types of activities included, duration of the tour as well as upgrades in accommodations, as you request.
** Tour price listed is per person, based on sharing twin rooms; please inquire for price quotes if your group is more or less than the group size limit mentioned.

Including :

5 Nights of Accommodations | English Speaking Guide | Private Vehicle | Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 dinners) | All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary | Ferry fee (Ogasawa-maru)

Exclusive of :

Transportation to/from Japan | Domestic flight within Japan | Travel & Medical Insurance (Mandatory) | Daily Lunches & Additional Snacks | Personal Expenses (Souvenirs and Alcoholic Beverages, etc.) | Diving equipment rental

About Ogasawa-maru

Ogasawara does not have an airport, so the only way there is by boat. The ferry liner “Ogasawara-maru” sets sail once a week from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo. Basically, you should schedule six days for the whole trip to the Ogasawara Islands. The liner departs from the Pier at 11:00 A.M. and takes about 24 hours to arrive. It arrives the next day at 11:00 A.M. at Futami Port of Chichijima Island. The ship is complete with facilities like restaurants, stores, and playrooms for the children. The ferry offers several different cabin classes on five decks that range in price.

The Best Time to Dive

You can enjoy diving in Ogasawara all year around. The clarity of the water and the creatures you may encounter change with the seasons. From early summer towards the autumn, the water clarity will improve and conditions at sea become more stable.
Winter : January to March
Humpback whales that had spent the summer in the northern seas, gather in the area around the Ogasawara Islands to breed and raise their young. This is the season to enjoy whale watching between dives. This is also the time of year of a high possibility of encountering a White crocodile (Sand Tiger Shark).
Water temperature : 19-20℃ (66-68℉)
Spring : April to June
The entire month of April is still a good time to observe the Humpbacks and maybe see White crocodiles. There are a number of Green sea turtles, Wrought iron butterflyfish (forming a group called in Japanese a "Yuuzen ball"). The winds calm down around this time of the year.
Water temperature : 22-26℃ (71-79℉)
Summer : July to September
This is the season of good visibility and stable sea conditions, but there is also the risk of typhoons as well. Dogtooth tunas begin to gather this time of year. There is a good chance of encountering dolphins, and you can still enjoy dolphin swimming in swimsuits. In the deep-sea locations, there is also a chance of encountering Sperm whales.
Water temperature : 27-28℃ (80-82℉)
Autumn : October to December
The water remains very clear until November and schools of Bull Rays might be around. When conditions at sea are good, you might have Sperm whales visiting the area. In December, the water temperature drops, and the Humpback whales begin to arrive.
Water temperature : 24-26℃ (75-79℉)

Other

** If the weather is nice, the temperatures will be warm enough to spend the day in short sleeves or a light long-sleeved shirt. Weather conditions while boating (Ogasawara Maru Ferry, sightseeing boats) may be windy, so a windbreaker is recommended. Wet suits will be rented locally. Sandals are convenient to wear in the accommodations. Please take the appropriate precautions for sun exposure during the boating.
** * There are no large hotel facilities on Chichijima, so loding will be at a guest house. Many facilities only offer shared toilets and bathing areas. In addition, since many guest houses only have a small number of rooms, it may not be possible to secure a single room reservation. Or sometimes some group members may have to stay at a separate location.
■ Accommodation list in Chichijima: Pension Cabbets Beach, Hotel Bougain, Fisheye, Log House Mail, Nineball, Sunshine Ogasawara, Papa's Island Resort, West, West Annex, Seatpia, Portroid, Ogasawara Diving Center, Minshuku Fuku, Minshuku Nagiya
** Meals on the Ferry Ogasawara Maru are not included in the travel price. Feel free to enjoy your lunch at the restaurants and cafes on board, but please be prepared to pay for each meal individually. Breakfast will be prepared at the lodging. Lunch: Each morning, we will stop by a supermarket to give everyone time to purchase your food and drinks for the day Dunner: Provided at the lodging or the town restaurants.
** "Regarding the sleeper cabins on ship Ogasawara Maru: During the long boat trip on Ogasawara Maru we will pre-arrange "second-class sleeper" (upper and lower bunk beds with curtains, facing each other). If you would like to upgrade the cabin (a first-class room, special first-class room, etc.) or change to an economy Japanese-style room, please let us know as soon as possible. The Ogasawara Maru is reserved from 2 months in advance (we are travelling at the peak of the season), so if we cannot secure a second-class sleeper at the time of reservation, we may guide you to other categories, where you would pay any actual cost difference.