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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.
Jul 6, 2018 · There are more than 10 places where you can go scuba diving in Okinawa. During the 10 days of my trip, I dived 13 times at 10 different dive sites with 2 different scuba diving centres in Naha and Onna. Here are my top 5 locations in the order of my preference.
- Okinawa: The Big Island
- Kerama Islands
- Kume Island
- Miyako Island
- Ishigaki Island
- Yonaguni Island
The main island of Okinawa prefecture is the most developed part of the island chain, with the longtime presence of US military bases resulting in better tourism infrastructure, especially for English speakers. This means that diving and snorkeling trips can be easily arranged on the main island, as well as the nearby Keramas(more on those below). ...
Just off the southwestern tip of Okinawa-hontō lies the Kerama island group, several of which are a short ferry ride from the city of Naha. These tiny, low-key islands are a popular destination for divers. They're also a great spot for whale-watching, or just relaxing on the idyllic beaches. If pressed for time, it's possible to do a day trip from ...
Kume Island is further west from the Keramas, about 90 miles from Okinawa-hontō. The extra distance means that it has an even slower pace and remoter feel. The white-sand shores and turquoise waters might draw beach lovers, but it's the underwater wildlife that attracts the most divers: hammerheads, manta rays, and barracudas. If you time your trip...
One hundred and ninety miles south of Okinawa's main prefecture, the magical islands of Miyako are home to Yabiji, Japan's largest coral reef group, located off Miyako's northern island of Ikema. Snorkelers can spot over 100 diverse coral reefs submerged in shallow water, and also enjoy the colorful fish that roam the shores of Yoshino Beach, which...
Ishigaki is part of the Yaeyamas, Japan's southernmost island group. The island is best known for Manta Scramble, a local dive spot whose star attractions—as you might have already guessed—are its manta rays. Sightings are pretty much guaranteed between July and September, when you're sure to catch them gliding along in groups. But even travelers w...
Remote, windswept Yonaguni is Japan's westernmost inhabited island. Its first-rate dive sites draw visitors from all over the world, but advanced technical skills are required to navigate the ocean's strong currents. Experienced divers can head to the beguiling ruins of Kaitei Iseki, Japan's own possible Atlantis. Discovered by a dive tour operator...
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- 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.
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 · More and more, scuba divers visiting the land of the rising sun wonder how it would be possible to enjoy their passion in an archipelago which boasts almost 30,000 km of coastline. When you say Japan and scuba diving, the first destination that comes in mind is Okinawa.
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Mar 14, 2018 · Okinawa is home to diversified array of underwater life: anthias, butterflyfish, boxfish, puffer fish, clownfish, moray eels, octopuses, cuttlefish, sea turtles and manta rays. Divers frequently report seeing large schools of dogtooth tuna and bigeye trevally.
