Yonaguni Monument
Spectacular rock formation off the westernmost island of Japan.
Marine life & flora: Schools of hammerhead sharks at Irizaki in winter (Jan–Mar).
Destination guide
Japan: Okinawa
A remote archipelago with crystal-clear water
Hammerhead sharksKerama IslandsRock formations
Japan: Okinawa — A remote archipelago with crystal-clear water. This destination suits advanced-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for thrills.
Dive centres are open from October to June. During this period the water is between 23 and 28 °C; over the year it ranges from 23 to 29 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Yonaguni Monument, Îles Kerama, Manta Scramble (Ishigaki).
At a glance
- Recommended level
- advanced
- Focus
- Thrills
- Water
- 23–29 °C
- Dive centres open
- October – June
- Indicative budget
- 2 990€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Îles Kerama
Marine park about an hour by boat from Naha, weak currents and translucent water.
Marine life & flora: Green turtles in numbers, well-preserved hard corals.
Manta Scramble (Ishigaki)
Manta ray cleaning station off Ishigaki.
Marine life & flora: Reef manta rays all year round.
Manza Dream Hole
Chimney descending to 25 m in the heart of a dense reef, near Onna.
Marine life & flora: Frogfish, soft corals, dense reef.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 23 °C |
| February | 23 °C |
| March | 24 °C |
| April | 25 °C |
| May | 26 °C |
| June | 28 °C |
| July | 29 °C |
| August | 29 °C |
| September | 29 °C |
| October | 27 °C |
| November | 26 °C |
| December | 24 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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