Rocky Shore Exploration around Ebisu Jima Island (Izu Kaiyou Shizen Jyuku, marine nature academy)
- Availableperiod
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Throughout a year
March ~ Octorber, when the tide is low
- Fee
- 1 group 10,000yen~
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Closely look at tiny creatures in tide pools -
Izuishi Tuff, piled up volcanic ash, tells us about the origine of the peninsular -
Tall tuff wall is astonishing on the way around the island -
Fishes, crabs, seaweeds and countless variety of things to see -
Near by is an old fishermen's village of Suzaki, with warm relaxing ambience -
Izuishi Tuff was cut off and taken away on ship as construction & architectural materials
Outline of the program
Pick up marine creatures on the rocky shore and tide pool around Ebisu Jima Island. The current brings many sea creatures into the surrounding area. You can gather various fishes, seaweeds and sea anemones, so on and keep them in the glass case, to make your own aquarium with the ecological samples of the ocean. The pictorial reference book helps you find the name and attribute of each specimen.Program schedule
Gather at the foot of the bridge crossing over to Ebisu Jima Island. Look around the island and gather sea creatures at the rocky shore and tide pool for about 90 min.Availability of English guides on the day of the activity
Simple English with the translation app of mobileDetail of the program
| Venue ⁄ location | Ebisu Jima Island (Suzaki, Shimoda City) |
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| Available period |
Throughout a year
March ~ Octorber, when the tide is low
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| Available period | |
| Hours of registration | 8:00am ~4:00pm |
| Length of the program | 90 minutes |
| Reservation | Required |
| Toilet | Yes |
| Kiosk | |
| Necessity of bringing something to eat | |
| Place to eat |
Required items to bring
Marine shoes, hat, drinking water, clothing that can be wetPrecautions ⁄ remarks
Details of the fee
1 group (up to 8 persons) : 10,000jpy (tax included) / ask for the case with 9 persons and more
| Remarks concerning the fee | For groups such as schools or training sessions, please contact us for arrangements. |
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| Payment method | Cash payment on the site |
| Cancellation fee | 2~3 days ahead : 50 % / the same day and no show : 100% |
| Reservations accepted from | Throughout a year |
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| Reservations accepted until | Previous day, 4:00pm |
| Maximum number of people accepted through the reservation | 1 group~ |
Meeting place ⁄ map
Meeting place (name) ⁄ meeting time
At the foot of the bridge to Ebisu Jima IslandMeeting place (address ⁄ access)
Get on the bus from Shimoda Station to Suzaki / Tsumekizaki and get off at Suzaki Kaigan (15 min.) Then 6 min. on foot.Reservation ⁄ inquiry
| English service for making reservations and inquiries | Send e-mail ( saitoschool@yahoo.co.jp ) or contact to seamon |
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| Name | Izu Kaiyo Shizen Jyuku, marine nature academy |
| Address | 18-7, Nishi-Naka, Shimoda City |
| TEL ⁄ FAX |
Tel.090-5854-4385
When you make a reservation or inquiry on the phone or via FAX, tell the instructor that you saw the Sea-mon website. |
| Business hours | 10:00am ~ 2:00pm |
| Closed | Irregular |
| Website |
The information on this website is subject to change. Please contact individual offices, stores, or the Seamon Shimoda Guide office (TEL: 0558-22-5255) for more detail.


