ホエールウォッチング完全ガイド！国内人気エリア比較とツアー選びのポイント

ホエールウォッチングの魅力を知ろう

この記事では、国内で人気のwhale watchingスポットとツアー選びのポイントを詳しく解説します。

エリアごとの違いを知ることで、自分にぴったりのツアーがきっと見つかりますよ。

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ホエールウォッチングの基礎知識

ホエールウォッチングを楽しむには、見られるクジラの種類やベストシーズンを知っておくことが大切です。

↓ Nearly a 100% encounter rate!
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[Departing from Northern Okinawa · Half-Day] Please note: This tour fills up fast! Whale watching with a near-100% sighting rate★Open to participants ages 0 and up! No cancellation fee if canceled by 6:00 PM the day before (No. 614)開始時間9:00-12:30 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours6,500 yen

Whale Watching & Boat Diving Special Package Plan with a Nearly 100% Encounter Rate (No.616)開始時間9:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours19,000 yen

Whale Watching & Boat Snorkeling Special Package Plan!開始時間9:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours12,000 yen

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Okinawa Main Island Whale Watching Tour The best part of winter! Whale Watching Experience on Okinawa's Main Island Every winter, humpback whales come to Okinawa's waters in search of warmer waters to give birth. This time, we would like to introduce you to the "Whale Watching Experience" held "only in winter" on the main island of Okinawa and the remote islands [...]. (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

見られるクジラの種類と特徴

日本近海では、humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)・ニタリクジラ・マッコウクジラなど複数の種類が観察できます。

沖縄や奄美大島では冬から春にかけてザトウクジラが多く見られます。

一方、高知や千葉ではニタリクジラやマッコウクジラが周年観察できるのが特徴です。

全国的なベストシーズン

沖縄・奄美大島は12月〜4月頃がザトウクジラのベストシーズンです。

高知・千葉は周年観察のチャンスがありますが、特に春〜秋がおすすめですよ。

北海道・羅臼は6月〜9月頃にマッコウクジラやシャチが観察されやすくなります。

↓December through April—Winter Only!
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No.368] High probability of encountering whales! Whale watching tour in Okinawa☆0 years old to senior citizens can also participate 《with full refund and no need to bring anything.》 (No.368)開始時間1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours6,000 yen

No.363] [From Naha/In the afternoon] High probability of seeing whales! Whale Watching Tour☆0 years old and up, pick-up and drop-off available 《Only on this site with special offers》 You can also enjoy Southeast Botanical Garden as an option... (No.363)開始時間1:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours5,800 yen →directional marker or indicator5,300suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

No.362] [From Naha/Morning tour] High probability of encountering whales! Whale Watching Tour☆Available for ages 0 and up, pick-up and drop-off 《Only on this site with special offers》 You can also enjoy Southeast Botanical Garden as an option... (No.362)開始時間8:30-12:00所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours5,800 yen

No.367: Whale Watching Tour in the morning from Chatan, Okinawa, Japan! Whale watching tour in Okinawa☆0 years old to senior citizens can also participate 《No need to bring anything.》 (No.367)開始時間8:30-12:00所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours6,000 yen

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Okinawa Main Island Whale Watching Tour The best part of winter! Whale Watching Experience on Okinawa's Main Island Every winter, humpback whales come to Okinawa's waters in search of warmer waters to give birth. This time, we would like to introduce you to the "Whale Watching Experience" held "only in winter" on the main island of Okinawa and the remote islands [...]. (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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国内の人気ホエールウォッチングスポット比較

国内には特色豊かなホエールウォッチングスポットが点在しています。それぞれのエリアの魅力を見ていきましょう。

沖縄県（座間味島・慶良間諸島）

沖縄本島から日帰りで行ける座間味島・慶良間諸島は、冬のホエールウォッチングの定番エリアです。

In crystal clear waterbreachingが見られることも多く、初心者にもおすすめです。

↓慶良間海域へザトウクジラに会いに行こう！
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Let's go whale watching with a large ship and a small group in the Kerama area to see humpback whales (Ages 0 and up OK) (No.417)開始時間9:00 / 13:00所要時間3 hrs.8,000 yen

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Okinawa Main Island Whale Watching Tour The best part of winter! Whale Watching Experience on Okinawa's Main Island Every winter, humpback whales come to Okinawa's waters in search of warmer waters to give birth. This time, we would like to introduce you to the "Whale Watching Experience" held "only in winter" on the main island of Okinawa and the remote islands [...]. (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

The Kerama Islands
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Amami Oshima

奄美大島も冬季にザトウクジラが訪れる人気エリアです。

沖縄に比べてFewer tourists、ゆったりとクルーズを楽しみたい方に向いています。

Amami Oshima Whale Watching Tour
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高知県（土佐湾）

高知県の土佐湾は、ニタリクジラが周年生息していることで知られるエリアです。

四国では珍しく通年でクジラに出会えるチャンスがあるのが魅力ですよ。

北海道（羅臼）

世界自然遺産・知床の羅臼町では、夏場にマッコウクジラやOrcacan be observed.

雄大な知床連山を背景にしたクルーズは、北海道ならではの迫力ある景色が魅力です。

小笠原諸島

東京から船で片道約24時間の小笠原諸島は、冬にザトウクジラ、夏にマッコウクジラが見られる貴重なエリアです。

手つかずの自然の中で楽しむクルーズは、まさに一生に一度の体験と言えるでしょう。

千葉県（南房総）

関東圏から気軽にアクセスできる南房総は、周年ホエールウォッチングを楽しめる貴重なスポットです。

遠出が難しいという方にもおすすめのエリアですよ。

各エリアの特徴を徹底比較

エリアごとに遭遇率やアクセス、料金相場は異なります。比較しながら自分に合った場所を選びましょう。

↓From Northern Okinawa!
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[Departing from Northern Okinawa · Half-Day] Please note: This tour fills up fast! Whale watching with a near-100% sighting rate★Open to participants ages 0 and up! No cancellation fee if canceled by 6:00 PM the day before (No. 614)開始時間9:00-12:30 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours6,500 yen

Whale Watching & Boat Diving Special Package Plan with a Nearly 100% Encounter Rate (No.616)開始時間9:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours19,000 yen

Whale Watching & Boat Snorkeling Special Package Plan!開始時間9:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours12,000 yen

Whale Watching: A full day course with a powerful whale watching experience! Encounter rate is almost 100%★4 years old and up is OK!開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 8.5 hours12,000 yen

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Okinawa Main Island Whale Watching Tour The best part of winter! Whale Watching Experience on Okinawa's Main Island Every winter, humpback whales come to Okinawa's waters in search of warmer waters to give birth. This time, we would like to introduce you to the "Whale Watching Experience" held "only in winter" on the main island of Okinawa and the remote islands [...]. (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

遭遇率で比較

遭遇率が高いエリアとして知られるのは、沖縄・奄美大島・高知It is.

特に高知の土佐湾は周年生息するニタリクジラの遭遇率が高い傾向にあります。

シーズンで比較

冬季メインの沖縄・奄美大島・小笠原に対し、高知・千葉は周年、北海道は夏季がメインです。

旅行したい時期に合わせてエリアを選ぶのがポイントですね。

アクセスのしやすさで比較

アクセスの手軽さでは、関東からの千葉・沖縄本島からの座間味島が優れています。

小笠原は船旅がメインとなるため、旅程に余裕を持たせる必要があります。

↓Departing from Naha!
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The Whale Watching Plan includes whale watching and landing on the uninhabited Naganu Island (reservations can be made up to one day in advance)! (No.421)開始時間8:30-14:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours11,880 yen

No.363] [From Naha/In the afternoon] High probability of seeing whales! Whale Watching Tour☆0 years old and up, pick-up and drop-off available 《Only on this site with special offers》 You can also enjoy Southeast Botanical Garden as an option... (No.363)開始時間1:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours5,800 yen →directional marker or indicator5,300suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

No.362] [From Naha/Morning tour] High probability of encountering whales! Whale Watching Tour☆Available for ages 0 and up, pick-up and drop-off 《Only on this site with special offers》 You can also enjoy Southeast Botanical Garden as an option... (No.362)開始時間8:30-12:00所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours5,800 yen

Naha departure/Kerama/Tokashiki Island】12/21～3/31 Limited☆Attention: Full! Abaren Beach Walk & Whale Watching Tour《0-Year-Year-Old OK!開始時間9:15-15:00所要時間Approximately 5.5 hours7,980 yen

Naha Morning】This tour is fully booked! Half-day Whale Watching Tour by Exclusive Large Cruiser Guided by a veteran captain, the discovery rate will exceed 97% in 2024☆ (No.305)開始時間8:30-12:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours6,000 yen

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Okinawa Main Island Whale Watching Tour The best part of winter! Whale Watching Experience on Okinawa's Main Island Every winter, humpback whales come to Okinawa's waters in search of warmer waters to give birth. This time, we would like to introduce you to the "Whale Watching Experience" held "only in winter" on the main island of Okinawa and the remote islands [...]. (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

料金相場で比較

ツアー料金は地域や船の規模によって異なり、一般的に1万円前後That's the going rate.

小笠原など遠方エリアは交通費も含めると総額が高くなる傾向にあります。

No worries even if it's your first time!
失敗しないツアー選びのポイント

初めてホエールウォッチングに参加する方は、いくつかのポイントを押さえてツアーを選びましょう。

↓You can enjoy it all day long!
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Whale Watching & Boat Diving Special Package Plan with a Nearly 100% Encounter Rate (No.616)開始時間9:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours19,000 yen

Whale Watching & Boat Snorkeling Special Package Plan!開始時間9:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours12,000 yen

Whale Watching: A full day course with a powerful whale watching experience! Encounter rate is almost 100%★4 years old and up is OK!開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 8.5 hours12,000 yen

↓Learn more about whale-watching tours↓

Okinawa Main Island Whale Watching Tour The best part of winter! Whale Watching Experience on Okinawa's Main Island Every winter, humpback whales come to Okinawa's waters in search of warmer waters to give birth. This time, we would like to introduce you to the "Whale Watching Experience" held "only in winter" on the main island of Okinawa and the remote islands [...]. (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

船の大きさで選ぶ

大型船は揺れが少なく安定感がある一方、小型船はクジラに近づきやすいという特徴があります。

船酔いが心配な方は大型船を選ぶと安心ですよ。

遭遇率・実績で選ぶ

ツアー会社によって過去の遭遇率を公開している場合があります。

実績が高い会社を選ぶことで、クジラに出会える可能性が高まります。

↓ You can enjoy it in just half a day!
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Whale Watching Charter Tour: Winter Only ☆ Let's go see whales in the sea near Naha! From 3 years old and up, with photo data (No.198)開始時間: 9:30 / 1:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 3 hours86,200 yen →directional marker or indicator71,800suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Tropical Fishing & Whale Watching on a Charter Cruise☆Enjoy the Okinawan winter to the fullest! No need to bring anything (No.708)開始時間8:00 / 13:00所要時間Approx. 4 hours88,000 yen

Let's go whale watching with a large ship and a small group in the Kerama area to see humpback whales (Ages 0 and up OK) (No.417)開始時間9:00 / 13:00所要時間3 hrs.8,000 yen

Naha Afternoon】This tour is fully booked! A half-day whale watching tour on a dedicated large cruiser! The discovery rate of whale watching by veteran captains will exceed 97% in 2024☆(No.358)開始時間1:00-4:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 3 hours6,000 yen

Naha Morning】This tour is fully booked! Half-day Whale Watching Tour by Exclusive Large Cruiser Guided by a veteran captain, the discovery rate will exceed 97% in 2024☆ (No.305)開始時間8:30-12:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours6,000 yen

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Okinawa Main Island Whale Watching Tour The best part of winter! Whale Watching Experience on Okinawa's Main Island Every winter, humpback whales come to Okinawa's waters in search of warmer waters to give birth. This time, we would like to introduce you to the "Whale Watching Experience" held "only in winter" on the main island of Okinawa and the remote islands [...]. (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

料金・キャンセル規定を確認する

It's not just about the price,cancellation chargeや再乗船の条件も事前に確認しておきましょう。

遭遇できなかった場合の対応があるツアーを選ぶと安心です。

悪天候・欠航時の対応を確認する

海況によっては欠航になることもあるため、振替や返金の対応を事前にチェックしておきましょう。

柔軟な対応をしてくれる会社を選ぶのがおすすめです。

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Whale Watching

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国内には沖縄・奄美大島・高知・北海道・小笠原・千葉など、個性豊かなホエールウォッチングスポットが点在しています。

それぞれのシーズンや遭遇率、アクセスを比較しながら、自分に合ったツアーを選んでみてくださいね。

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