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Miyakojima
Research & Nature Tours
Explore. Learn. Enjoy.

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About

WELCOME!

We’re Chikyu Lab—where science meets nature.

 

Our tours are eco-experiences that take you out to sea with a researcher, where you can engage in real observation and field research. Through encounters with marine life, we aim to share the importance of biodiversity in a way that is both meaningful and accessible.

We create opportunities for everyone to connect with nature, enjoy the experience, and reflect on our relationship with the natural world and its future.

Your guide will be Dr. Mumi Kikuchi, a marine biologist and the founder of Chikyu Lab, who will accompany you throughout the tour.

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Tours

Join a Research & Nature Tour in Miyakojima—head out to sea with a researcher and try real observation and survey activities.

We offer customized tours based on your interests and what you would like to learn.

Our signature experience is a three-hour private sabani tour. Each tour is available for 2 to 5 guests, allowing for a more personal and engaging experience. Prices start from JPY 35,000 per person.

As the tour content and any equipment rental may vary depending on your preferences, please feel free to contact us to discuss the best plan for you.

Guests who wish to join as a solo traveler are also welcome to get in touch.

Sample Tour Experiences

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We are happy to tailor the experience to your interests.
Please let us know your requests through the inquiry form.

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“It was my first time looking underwater with a focus on seagrass. "
"I’ve always loved dugongs, and I kept wishing there were tours like this. I’m so happy it finally exists. "
“I was amazed at how fast the sea turtles can swim! ”

Chikyu Lab works in collaboration with universities, aquariums, and research institutions.
Through this network of experts, we offer science-based learning and experiences.

Our Commitment to Biodiversity Conservation

Dugong Research

In recent years, dugong sightings around Miyakojima (Miyako Island) have been increasing, highlighting this area as an important habitat.
At Chikyu Lab, we conduct dugong ecology research and also offer workshops and learning materials so people can learn about dugongs and the marine environment in an engaging way.

Working with aquariums, universities, and researchers, we’re building an environmental education network that’s enjoyable and accessible for everyone—from children to adults.

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Sea Turtle Research

Green turtles, which also feed on seagrass like dugongs, are an essential part of Miyakojima’s marine ecosystem.
In partnership with research institutions, we carry out regular drone-based monitoring. We then use the data to develop learning programs that both kids and adults can enjoy—turning real research into hands-on discovery.

Through research and educational content development, we aim to expand science-based learning and experiences that help more people connect with Miyakojima’s marine biodiversity.

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