The heavens above naha, okinawa are somewhat dreary having on average a mere 3. This is the season when humpback whales are confirmed to be off the coast of zamami. The transient nature of the months weather is often described with the okinawan word urizun. There are 3 weather stations near enough to contribute to our estimation of the temperature and dew point in okinawa. Mar 14, 20 humpback whale spotted breathing out of the water in okinawa, japan. From late december to early april, the majestic humpback whales make their way to the warm waters of okinawa for what is believed to be for. Okinawa in december okinawa city forum tripadvisor. In this activity in okinawa you will have the unique chance to swim among whale sharks, the worlds biggest species of fish. The start of the new year heralds the return of humpback whales to okinawa, the philippines, and hawaii when these great mammals migrate south from the arctic to mate. You can enjoy the day trip whale watching tour from naha. You get three glorious hours out in the water to see pods of whales swimming, with a full refund if you dont get to come by any.
Some humpback whales sticking their flippers out of the water in okinawa, japan. The average sliding 31day rainfall during december in okinawa is decreasing, starting the month at 2. Im back from japan and ready to share a whaleload of videos, photos, and. December may be the last month of the year, but this also means it is a time of many festivities. Please like, share and comment on the video as it will help others find it and allow us to keep on making videos. However, japanese whaling on an industrial scale began around the 1890s when japan started to participate in the modern whaling industry, at that time an industry in which many countries participated. Get a close look at the incredible humpback whales off the coast of okinawa with this winter whale watching tour that departs from either naha or chatan. Japanese whaling, in terms of active hunting of whales, is estimated by the japan whaling association to have begun around the 12th century. Okinawa festivals and events your year round compathy. Hi guys, im planning to go to okinawa in mid december with my girlfriend and want to get some info on. Feb 16, 2017 from approximately december to april each year, the waters surrounding okinawa become host to scores of humpback whales looking for mates. Some goodies coming up for our awesome passport members.
With a semitropical climate, okinawa offers not only a lot of sunshine but also a lot of rain. The top 10 best dive sites in asia the adventure junkies. Both of these calendars have become indispensable, and are now used alongside each other in everyday life. Whale wars is a weekly american documentarystyle reality television series that premiered on november 7, 2008 on the animal planet cable channel. Winter whale watching cruise from naha or chatan, okinawa. The orca underwater sightseeing cruise offers the opportunity to observe colorful tropical fish swimming right in front of you, in a comfortable and dry environment. Departing from both naha and chatan near the onna area, enjoy a morning or afternoon cruise near the zamami islands. In the previous year, over 22,000 guests hopped on board to see majestic 15 meter long whales swim in their natural habitat.
This is the season when humpback whales are confirmed to be off the coast of zamami island, and the. Thanks to marine house seasir for the great experience. The program followed paul watson, founder of the sea shepherd conservation society, as he and the crew aboard their various vessels attempted to stop the killing of whales by japanese vessels whalers off the coast of antarctica. Make sure to manage your body temperature accordingly, so you can stay in your best physical condition. Escaping the cold with a trip to naha published on 20151218 by sakura mobile okinawa is known by japanese and foreigners alike as a beautiful, sunny paradise with white sandy beaches where you can bask in the heat no matter the season. One of the lighthouses in naha city, okinawa, japan. The coastal waters off okinawa are one of many popular locations around the world. The bones of a dead humpback whale that washed ashore at torii station on okinawa were cleaned friday and will be cured for one year before becoming specimens at the local aquariums research center. I take to the waters off the coast of motobu, okinawa to try and photograph humpback whales. Categories nature a whale watching guide an impressive experience to encounter in okinawa. They naturally migrate here from the months of december to may. Whale watching, held in taiwan in september, 2004 and though not represented at the. So, you want to know where are the best dive sites in asia.
If, like me, you prefer to see them in their rightful place the ocean, then youre in luck if you happen to be in okinawa between january to april. Spatial distribution and habitat use patterns of humpback whales. Okinawa is known to be cold when a northern wind blows. Average weather in december in okinawa, japan weather spark. The whale shark is a slowmoving filter feeding shark and the largest known living fish, growing as long as 40 feet and weighing in excess of 20 tons. We mom, dad, 9yearold are going to okinawa in december. The weather in december is not exactly dry with rain at times. Feb 20, 2017 thanks to marine house seasir for the great experience.
In april, the island experiences a delightful mix of both as the temperatures start to warm and the foliage prepares for the rainy season. For travelers with more time, a trip to zamami island is an opportunity to tour one of okinawa s most beautiful outlying islands while checking out the whales. December is when whale watching season begins, as humpback whales gather in the seas surrounding okinawa to give birth. Is it worth lugging wet suits and snorkeling gear all that way. Okinawa winter whale watching tour nahachatan departure. Aboard the blue line for our whale watching tour in okinawa, japan. Witness majestic whales on this popular winter whale watching tour from naha or chatan, okinawa. Just short tour to zamami island, okinawa, japan to witness whale humpback whale migration. During some muchneeded heavy rainfall, hail also came with the precipitation in culver city, california, on.
Every year from late december to april, whales was travelling over 10,000 kilometers from. Discover a group of humpback whales migrating to their. The okinawa churaumi aquarium is located within the ocean expo park in okinawa, japan. Humpback whale watching is okinawa winter special activity, every year from december to april humpback whale will be spotted in okinawa. According to your preference, youll be able to choose between a morning or afternoon tour departing from naha or chatan, with a hotel pick up even included from naha area hotels. Zamami also offers landbased conservatories for whale watching, a great venue for those that may suffer from seasickness. We enjoyed a half day trip to the port of naha, okinawa to enjoy whale watching. Unlike other whale shark interactions, the whale sharks at donsol are not fed. Dec 30, 2003 whale watching season around okinawa begins in january and runs through april, with february and march being peak months, according to the okinawa convention and visitors bureau web site. Orca underwater sightseeing cruiseokinawa island guide. Ive been on a few in other parts of the world mexico, patagonia but this one delivered some serious gasps. Dec 06, 2017 the ritzcarltons okinawathemed christmas tree, in the grand lobby, is decorated with traditional ornaments including shisa the guardian lion of okinawa for you to exchange gifts and take photos under on december 25 th.
From january to march, the ocean around okinawa is in full action. So i choose to join the tour that only in this season whale watching tour. For travelers with more time, a trip to zamami island is an opportunity to tour one of okinawas most beautiful outlying islands while checking out the whales. Whale watching tour okinawa, japan i am uniquely and. Tokashiki island, zamami island, aka island, and geruma island. May 30, 2016 the ocean is both terrifying and fascinating to me, a home to some of my absolute favourite creatures. Kerama islands okinawa prefecture kerama islands, a group of over 20 islands located about 40km west of naha city, okinawa. But, if you stay at zamami island, you can get opportunities for the many seen of watching whales and touching with beautiful natures. The color of the ocean there is called kerama blue. Winter whale watching cruise in okinawa klook travel. Okinawa churaumi is trying to breed whale sharks in captivity, which has never been achieved by an aquarium. Among the many marine activities you can experience in okinawa, whale watching is probably one of the easiest and most rewarding.
Dead whale washes ashore at army recreational area on okinawa. In december the range variation of daily average temperatures is 4. Without a doubt, asia is one of the best places in the world to scuba dive for its diversity and amount of sea life. Whale watching in okinawa during winter departing from onna. The orca is the perfect option for people looking for the easiest and safest way to enjoy okinawa s fascinating underwater world without even changing into a swimsuit. Average weather in october in okinawa, japan weather spark. Many of the events which take place in japan are based on the solar calendar, but in okinawa, events and religious ceremonies also follow what is known as the old lunar calendar. Whether you love looking into the blue to see big creatures like mantas, sharks and other large fish or searching for colorful and strange critters, you will not be disappointed. A whale watching guide an impressive experience to encounter in okinawa. A view of naha city, okinawa from our boat during the whale watching tour. Swimming with whale sharks around the world the correct way. They are, by far, the largest living nonmammalian vertebrate, and are thought to have originated about 60 million years ago. Wheres the best place to stay ie which hotel do you recommend or location 2. This report illustrates the typical weather in okinawa year round, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from january 1, 1980 to december 31, 2016.
One of the most popular whale watching tours in okinawa. Christmas in okinawa travel metropolis magazine japan. Whale watching okinawa including whale jump youtube. The humpback whale migrations period is from december to april. We started gott love on our wedding day, november 22, 2014. Kerama islands are wellknown as the best place for whale watching in japan, and it is also popular for scuba divers. Just as expected, my wife and two daughters were suffering. Jul 14, 2014 the kerama islands are a group of 22 islands in okinawa. Apr 20, 2018 heres my latest collaboration video with skylum software.
Undoubtedly, whale watching is a breathtaking experience and okinawa is one of the best places in the world to try it out. Yes, visiting there in summer is really exciting, but winter is also a good season to visit there. Okinawas whale watching industry is focused on the okinawa main. From january to march, the ocean around okinawa is full of action. Off to the port we went tuesday morning and got on board an okinawa whale watching tour.
Whale watching in okinawa during winter departing from onna if spending a day chilling on a white sandy beach, or diving into the amazing blue cave are the best things to do in okinawa during summer time, then hopping on a boat to go on whale watching tours is a must during the winter. The beautiful sea around this area is widely known for its incredibly high transparency and named as the kerama blue, attracting many divers and tourists every year. The most popular image of okinawa is probably a tropical beach in summer. This time is my 7 times to come to okinawa, but it is the first time to go. The main reason for going there would be diving, but being winter im a bit concerned about the conditions. You can enjoy snorkeling or diving with the goodnatured 4meter long whale sharks and have a truly memorable experience. Yoyo male40 aged i saw the humpback whale this time. I am planning a trip to japan around december january, and i was thinking of adding on a trip to okinawa for a few weeks.
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