DIVING SCHOOL UMICOZA - Faq -

Frequent asked questions from the guests are placed here.

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I want to see manta ray, so when should I go to ishigaki island?

I am really not confident in my diving skills, but I want to see manta ray...

Can I attend diving alone?

Can my friend without certification card ride on diving boat with me?

I want to know about the pick up service.

From what age can children enjoy introduction (trial) diving?

I want to know how to transport from Ishigaki airport to Kabira.

Are there any convenience stores, restaurants or Karaoke in Kabira?

Are there banks or post office in Kabira?

Can I pay by credit card?

Can I see manta ray by introduction (trial) diving?

Q:	I want to see manta ray, so when should I go to Ishigaki island?
A:	Manta rays are there, around Ishigaki island everytime. They can be seen at various diving points, especially "Kabira Ishizaki manta ray scramble" is No.1 among them in terms of watching rate and numbers of manta rays. This point max. depth is approximately 15m and the current is almost weak. So many divers can enjoy manta ray watching in this point.
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Q:	I have a blank after taking certification card or I am really not confident in my diving skills, but I want to see manta ray...
A:	For like this diver, we recommend "refresh course" that starts from tank setting by polite instruction. And then reviewing descent with rope and equalizing ears with instructor, you can remember basic skills in this fast dive. After that, let's go to manta ray point!
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Q:	Can I attend diving alone?
A:	No problem, everytime we welcome your attending.
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Q:	Can my friend without certification card ride on diving boat with me?
A:	Yes, your friends can ride on diving boat, except high season. Boat fee (Including lunch): Adult \5,000 / Child \3,000
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Q:	I want to know about the pick up service.
A:	Please contact us the day before your diving, pick up time at your accommodation is informed.
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Q:	From what age can children enjoy introduction (trial) diving?
A:	From around 10 years old children can enjoy introduction (trial) diving.
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Q:	I want to know how to transport from Ishigaki airport to Kabira.
A:	Please refer to "Access map".
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Q:	Are there any convenience stores, restaurants or Karaoke in Kabira?
A:	Small shops selling beverages, snacks or others (Close at around 7:00PM) are located in Kabira. Beer garden, Karaoke box and small convenience shop are located in Ishigaki seaside hotel. Some alcohol drinking places are located in Kabira. Please refer to "Kabira map".
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Q:	Are there banks or post office in Kabira?
A:	In Kabira post office is located, banks are only located in center of Ishigaki city.
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Q:	Can I pay by credit card?
A:	Yes, of course. VISA, Master, Nicos or JCB card are acceptable. Debit card and Edy card are also available.
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Q:	Can I see manta ray by introduction (trial) diving?
A:	We are sorry, introduction (trial) diving can not be conducted at manta ray point. Because its depth is over 10m, so it is impossible to dive without certification card. But depending on sea condition, numbers of the guest riding on diving boat and your condition, you can watch manta rays form th surface by snorkeling as our service.
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