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- The biodiversity of marine life, stunning underwater seascapes, and sheer variety of dive sites are just some of the reasons people come from around the world to dive in Okinawa.
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Discover what makes Okinawa such a captivating diving destination. The waters around Okinawa support around 200 of the world’s 800 species of coral. They are a paradise for sea life, rich in nutrients, and fed by the warm Kuroshio current.
- The Itinerary For My First Trip to Okinawa Island
- Scuba Diving in Okinawa from The City of Naha
- Scuba Diving in Okinawa from Onna Village
- When Is The Best Season to Go Scuba Diving in Okinawa?
Since most of the dive sites around Okinawa main islands are either in the Kerama Islands National Park, 1h boat ride away from Naha Harbour, or in the northern part of the islands around Onna Village, I decided to share my time between these two places to check how it feels to stay and dive from each. Local transportation by bus is available but l...
If you want to go scuba diving during the day and having many attractions to visit and many places to go out for dinner, then Naha is the best choice for you. It may not look like a pretty city since everything had to be rebuilt fast after WWII, but I found myself quickly attached to its chilled out atmosphere while having plenty of things to do.
If you fancy more lovely beaches than concrete buildings, Onna area is the place to go. It is strategically located at the centre of all best dive sites of the main island of Okinawa (except the Kerama Islands), so this is where you will find the highest concentration of scuba diving centres. However, after your scuba diving, sightseeing or sunbath...
As a subtropical region of Japan, water in Okinawa is 20°C at the coldest during wintertime and 30°C in the summer. Okinawa is seasonally subject to strong typhoons in June and September. As a rule of thumb, October is the best period to go scuba diving in Okinawa; water is warm, you avoid the crowds and typhoons are gone. Although June is low seas...
- The Yonaguni Monument. This is the reason most divers visit Okinawa, to visit the mystical underwater ruins – the so-called “Underwater Macchu Pichu”, to see this spectacle for themselves and determine if it’s man-made or natural.
- Yonaguni’s Dramatic Underwater Seascapes. Yonaguni is about as remote from central Japan as you can get – it’s westernmost point – on a clear day you can see Taiwan.
- Kerama Islands’ Stunning Coral Reefs. The Kerama Islands are closer to the main island of Okinawa, accessible by ferry and high-speed boat from the capital Naha – less than 2 hours away.
- Kuba West and Triple Stones dive sites. These Kerama Islands’ dive sites get special mention because they are, well SPECIAL. Triple Stones is (as the name would suggest) three large coral bommies scattered on a sandy bottom that is absolutely teeming with life.
Unlike the dive areas near Tokyo, Okinawa is thriving with coral reefs and tropical reef fish, and its sites also boast a good chance of encountering larger creatures such as manta rays, whales, whale sharks, and more! Each of Okinawa’s islands has its own unique destinations and culture.
Diving in Okinawa Prefecture offers a spectacular opportunity to explore the vibrant underwater world of Japan's southernmost islands, amidst a backdrop of stunning coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life.
Jul 19, 2020 · Okinawa is slowly making a name for itself on the top scuba diving destinations in the world on the international scene. However, the details about where to go diving and travel around the islands remain unknown to most visitors and scuba divers outside Japan.
Jul 3, 2019 · Of all the dives sites I tried in Okinawa Island, the ones around Cape Manzamo on the west coast were by far my favourites. At Manza Dream Hole, the dives start at 5 m deep with a densely populated healthy coral reef.
