UGURU BOX / About Us
Not from Uguru Island. Not a fisherman's son.
Just someone who dived into this sea
and thought, "I can never go back to anything else" —
and started a guide service.
ABOUT US
Not just a visit to the island —
a journey to connect with it.
UGURU BOX is a guide service built by one person: Nishiuchi. He didn't grow up on the island, and he isn't the son of a fisherman. He simply dived into the waters off Uguru Island, felt "this is the only place," and somehow ended up becoming a guide.
Because he is genuinely, deeply in love with this sea, he can lead guests through it with real confidence. That's where UGURU BOX began, and it's still the only reason it exists.
Shin'ichi Nishiuchi
Founder & Snorkeling Guide, UGURU BOX
Every time I guide someone, there's a moment their face changes — the instant they enter the water. Seeing that face is everything this job is about.
FACILITIES
To make your Uguru Island trip easier and richer, we've created accommodation and a café around the island.
Sukumo BOX
📍 9-7 Katashima, Sukumo, Kochi
Just a short walk from Katashima Port. Stay the night before, then catch the 7:00 AM ferry the next morning. The perfect way to start your journey.
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Umi to Nishi
📍 516-1 Nishinado, Otsuki, Hata, Kochi
A whole-house rental that gives your group exclusive access to a cove in Otsuki. Stay here before or after Uguru Island, and your trip will take on a whole new depth.
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Tora no Ie
📍 Ōmi, Kozukushi-cho, Sukumo, Kochi
A traditional farmhouse with original beams and pillars left intact. Nestled between mountains and sea in Sukumo — a one-of-a-kind stay you simply won't find in any city.
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Umi to Nishi (Café)
📍 516-1 Nishinado, Otsuki, Hata, Kochi
A café attached to Umi to Nishi, facing the sea at Otsuki. Rest and recharge after your trip with the ocean right in front of you. Check Instagram for opening days.
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"Wouldn't it be great if there was a place like this?" — Nishiuchi is already working on it. Follow us on social media for updates.
Once you come, you'll want to come back.
Let's take that first step together.