Palm Crab Exploration Tour
This is a tour to search for wild coconut crabs in the forests of Kurima Island. The chance of finding a coconut crab is 99%!
Besides coconut crabs, you may also see large spiders, stick insects, fireflies, hermit crabs and bats.
Let's explore Miyakojima at night!
- Event period
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July 15, 2026 - August 31, 2026 (No events held on Saturdays)
- open time
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19:45
- Time required
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Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Age Recommendation
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Ages 3+
- Fee
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Adults: 4,000 yen
Ages 3 to elementary school students: 3,000 yen
- What's included
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Guide fee, insurance fee, flashlight rental
- Meeting time and place
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19:40 (5 minutes before departure)
Hotel 1F Leisure Counter
- Pick-up and drop-off
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Yes
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There is a limited capacity for the shuttle vehicle.
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You can also participate by rental car. (Parking is free.)
- What to wear and what to bring
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Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
We recommend taking measures to prevent insect infestations.
- others
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・The event may be canceled due to weather conditions.
・You will be walking through a dark forest. Please be careful where you step.
・Please note that parents are responsible for any injuries or insect bites suffered by small children during the tour.
- Minimum number of participants
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3 people
- Registration (deadline)
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From 2 months before to 16:00 on the day
Leisure counter
- cancellation policy
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2 days before 18:00～the day before 18:00 50%
From 18:00 the day before to the day: 100%
- Operator
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Miyakojima Marine Services
Tour Schedule
- 19:40
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Please gather at the leisure counter on the 1st floor of the hotel.
- 19:45
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We will leave the hotel and travel by car. (Approximately 5-10 minutes)
- 20:00
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After arriving at the parking lot, you will take a walk through the forest with your guide, using a flashlight to illuminate the way.
*There are no streetlights in the forest, so please be very careful where you step.
Since coconut crabs appear in different locations depending on the day, an experienced guide will take you there.
If you spot a coconut crab, take a close look at it. We'll also provide a detailed explanation of its ecology.
Let's also look for various other creatures!
On clear days, you might even get to see a sky full of stars on your way home.
- 21:00
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We'll return to the parking lot and then drive to the hotel. (Approximately 5-10 minutes)
- 21:15
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The tour will conclude upon arrival at the hotel.
*Please note that the return time may vary depending on the number of participants and the circumstances on the day.
I found a coconut crab hiding in the grass
Shine a flashlight on it and observe.
April 1, 2026