Canoeing
The ponds on minamidaito are naturally networked, creating a large canoe course. ask mr. higashi.
Prepare Daito sushi
Ms. ryoko's bento takeaway meals shop just in front of the hotel "southern cross" offers a 1.5h lesson for 2500 yen. you can take a sushi box 8 pc. when you finish.
The visitor center can help you with all the activities and getting hold of any equipment. Services are very inexpensive, or free.
Work out
The sports center is free to use and has a weights room, running balcony, and a weekly schedule of sports including basketball, volleyball and badminton.
Daito celebrates most of the annual festivals of both Okinawa and Hachijo, the main event being the Honen Festival on September 22-23, featuring a shrine-bearing parade, a sumo tournament and a stage show.
Diving
Lessons are available from borodino diving service, and gives a close-up view of the island's unique sea life. prior diving experience is necessary.
Fishing
Is possible at all the ports, though there are good and bad days for fish. on a good day you have a better chance of catching an enormous fish than anywhere else in okinawa.
Swimming
There are two natural swimming pools carved into the rock next to the sea, kaigunbo and shioya. during the low tide in spring and summer these are available for snorkeling and regular swimming.
Bird watching
Can be enjoyed from an observation tower next to one of the ponds, or from various other locations.
Caving
There are two major caves - hoshinodo, a pink rock cave which is easily navigable with installed staircases and costs â¥800, and the impressive chiteiko, which requires a tour for 1-4 people from mr. higashi costing â¥6000 per person. it now includes wear, gloves, helmet, three torches and photos the guide will take and burn in a cd.