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Sep 23, 2024 · Scuba diving… in Japan? Japan is known for samurais and sushi, but not for scuba diving. It’s often overlooked in favor of more popular dive destinations like Thailand or the Philippines. But if you take the opportunity to explore Japan’s waters you’ll be surprised.
- Izu Peninsula Diving
- Bonin Islands Diving
- Ryukyu Islands Diving
- Kerama Islands Diving
- Yaeyama Islands Diving
A few hours from Tokyo by car or trainwill get you to the Izu Peninsula. On the east coast, there are numerous dive locations with good numbers of fish, caves, and some wreck diving. Visibility is reasonable at approximately 33-66ft (10-20m), but the water can be cool. Most divers wear 5mm wetsuits from July to October, and dry suits in the winter....
The Bonin Islands, also known as the Ogasawaras, are sometimes referred to as Japan’s Galapagos because their isolation has caused local species to evolve in unique ways. The islands are only accessible by ferries that run once or twice a week, and the journey is both long (around 24h) and expensive (around ¥35,000 or US$240 each way). However, thi...
The Ryukyu Islands were once an independent kingdom, but now form Japan’s southernmost prefecture. Okinawa is the main island and the hub for transportation, business, American bases, and definitely worth a visit. Further south are the Miyako Islands, and further south again are the verdant Yaeyama islands that include Ishigaki, Iriomote and Yonagu...
Just an hour by ferry from the port in Naha are the Kerama Islands. The Keramas have some of the best diving in Japan, with crystal clear waters, turtles, beautiful hard corals and immaculate beaches to relax on after the dive.
Ishigaki Island is famous for the idyllic Kabira Bay and the “manta scramble” where during the summer months, manta rays lazily circle coral outcrops on the reef. Yonaguni is Japan’s westernmost inhabited island, famous for migrating hammerhead sharks during winter and the Yonaguni Monuments. These massive stone structures that are either a natural...
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Learn key information about diving in Japan - when to go, what to see, who to dive with, top marine life, recommended training & more.
- Okinawa: Miyako Island. Okinawa spots some of the most famous beach resorts in the country. While on this island paradise, you can enjoy scuba diving in its clear oceans.
- Okinawa: Ishigaki Island. Another Okinawan island full of adventure is Ishigaki Island (石垣島). This is the most popular island resort in Japan and people come from all over the world to experience its crystal clear waters.
- Shizuoka: Atami. The Izu Peninsula is a popular resort getaway from Tokyo with a plethora of hiking trails, beautiful beaches and relaxing onsen. Located in Shizuoka, visitors travel to this area to enjoy the beachside resort, the plentiful onsens and take in some amazing views of Mt.
- Tokyo: Chichijima Island. As part of the Ogasawara islands along the Tokyo coastline, Chichijima (父島) is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and one of the best places to visit in summer.
Top Dive Sites around Japan. There are currently 20 dive sites listed around Japan, of which 13 are Ocean dives, 11 are Reef dives and 8 are Wall dives. Explore the dive site around Japan with the help of the filters above or the interactive map.
Japan's most popular diving destination are the southern islands of Okinawa, including Miyako, Ishigaki, Iriomote, Yonaguni and the Kerama Islands, where water temperatures are pleasant from April to November and the seas are particularly colorful. But diving is also possible in Japan's more northern latitudes, although the main season there is ...
The two most popular and accessible locations for scuba diving in Japan are the southernmost Ryukyu Islands and Tokyo's Izu Peninsula. Tsushima Island in the Korean Strait and the Ogasawara Islands out in the Pacific offer great dive sites as well but are less accessible.
