10 popular diving spots in Okinawa

Okinawa

Cape Maeda

 

 

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“Cape Maeda” is popular for experience diving and snorkeling.
You can enjoy it from beginners to advanced players.
The most attractive thing is that if you swim from the beach as it is, there are deep gaps like coral and drop-off.
And it is full of many fish.
It is also famous for its blue cave.
When light shines into the cave under the sea from the outside, a beautiful blue emerges.
If you dive in the cave, the sunlight will come in from above and it will be a fantastic sight.

Great coast


It is also the beach where sea turtles come to spawn in the summer, and we often meet turtles even in the sea.
The reef continues about 200 meters from the coast, and you can observe many corals and fish.
Since the water depth is not deep, it is possible to go not only by experience diving but also by snorkeling.
Let’s meet many creatures in the calm sea.

Gorilla chop


“Gorilla Chop” comes from the fact that the large rocks on the beach look like gorillas are chopping.
Since you can swim from the beach to the point, it is a popular spot for experience diving and diving with low difficulty.
It is popular to dive even on days with strong north winds, and you can enjoy the white sands and colorful corals.
The main attraction is that there are many anemone fish.
Take a picture with the clownfish that became popular in the movie and enjoy a memorable dive.

Imazuni


“Imazuni” is a point where you can see a school of fish such as migratory fish up close.
In particular, you can see a flock of bigeye trevally at about 20 meters.
You will never forget the power and excitement of meeting you.
In addition to bigeye trevally, you may also come across hosokamas.
Whales and manta rays may also be seen depending on the season.
The topography of the seabed is also complicated, so it is recommended for divers who like the topography.

Stew Gama


“Stew Gama” is a spot where you can enjoy the intricate terrain and enter the hole.
You can see migratory fish nearby.
The most attractive thing is to see the light coming from above in the hole.
Especially on sunny days, the sunlight is beautiful and shines down to create a fantastic space.
Go diving to take a picture as if you were in the spotlight.

Devil’s Palace


The “Palace of the Devil” is a spot with a horizontal hole at a depth of 15m as you go down the intricate narrow passage.
It was so named because the side hole is like the entrance to the palace.
The entrance to the palace is bright with lots of light.
If you go down the dark passage from near the entrance, you will reach the space where the light shines.
It is a spot where you can enjoy the terrain as if you were exploring the palace and meet the many fish that live there.
Popular with intermediate and advanced players.

Toriike Pond


“Toriike” looks like a pond when viewed from above.
In fact, it has a special structure with seawater below the pond and freshwater above it.
Therefore, it is a rare place where a layer of water is formed.
It is a mysterious spot where diving people and tourists are in the same place.
The light shining from above is also beautiful here.
When you take a picture, there is a place where the back is dark and looks like a black hole. There is also a blue cave, so you can enjoy various ways in one place.

Manta ray scramble


“Manta ray scramble” is a point where you can encounter manta rays with high probability.
You will reach the point in about 15 minutes from the land. Basically, you will have to wait for Manta Ray to come, but the joy of meeting Manta Ray will be a wonderful memory.
The season is from June to early November, and the breeding season begins in September.
Many manta rays will gather and if you are lucky you will be able to see hordes of manta rays.
There are also turtles and many fish nearby, so you won’t get tired of waiting for manta rays.

Nishi beach


“Nishi no Hama” is the most famous beach on Hateruma Island.
It is a beautiful place with white sand and blue sea.
When you go offshore from such a beach, you will see a spot with impressive white sand.
In the clear blue sea called Hateruma Blue, you can see the sight as if the island is floating.
Nishi no Hama is relatively low in difficulty and is suitable for beginners such as experience diving.
Colorful fish gather in the beautiful coral, and you can easily experience the beautiful sea of ​​Okinawa.

Yonaguni Island Undersea Ruins


“Yonaguni Island Undersea Ruins” is a popular spot that represents Yonaguni Island.
It was discovered in 1986, but from that time to the present it has not been clarified whether this terrain is an archaeological site or just a terrain.
A number of rocks that look like artificially arranged rocks are like ruins.
Even beginners of diving can go, and it will be a valuable experience because it is the only place in Japan where you can dive in places like archaeological sites.
The flow is sometimes strong, so it is for advanced users.

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