As of today, peak season now, through ~August 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Mikurajima, one of the Tokyo Islands, hosts resident pods of wild bottlenose/Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins that are regularly encountered by small-boat operators.
Licensed operators run guided swim-with-dolphin excursions during the calmer months when sea conditions permit, allowing responsible in-water encounters with wild animals.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Mikurajima Port - Local Dolphin Swim Launch |
| Mikurajima Marine Activity Base (operator staging area) |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.