Japanese diving spots + time + item list What are the diving spots in Okinawa, Japan?

Okinawa is famous for its ultra-high water transparency, so diving enthusiasts will never miss Okinawa. Moreover, the waters of Okinawa not only have colorful corals, but also many underwater ruins and caves to explore. The nearby outlying islands such as Kerama Islands, Kouri Island, Miyako Island, Ishigaki Island, Yonaguni Island, etc. are all famous diving resorts.

Geographical Location Okinawa is located in the center of the Ryukyu Islands, in the southwest of Japan, between the Japanese mainland and Taiwan, China. It is the largest island in the archipelago and the only subtropical maritime climate region in Japan. It's warm as spring all year round, and you don't feel cold at all even in winter. Okinawa's unique geographical location gives it a subtropical scenery that is rare in Japan. The palm trees, betel nut trees, beaches and sea water on the island form a beautiful picture, which gives it the reputation of "Oriental Hawaii". Selection of diving time

1. If you want an absolute summer feeling: June-September is recommended

2. If you just want to watch the sea, tread water, and mainly play in indoor swimming pools: Recommend 10 Month to April

Generally speaking, the rainy season in Okinawa is from April to June; July to September is sunny and hot. In addition, July 13-15 of the lunar calendar is the Menglan Bon Festival, and many shops rest. Typhoons are easy to encounter from August to October. They usually pass through the territory in one day and have little impact on the main island. However, flights and ships to outlying islands will be affected. The weather in summer is relatively stable and it is easy to encounter big blue skies, but prices are more expensive in peak seasons. If you want to dive, you can do it all year round. The temperature difference in seawater is not as big as on land, and you have to wear winter clothing, so you don’t have to worry about getting cold.

Okinawa diving site Kerama Islands

The Kerama Islands were established as a Japanese national park in 2014 and are world-famous for their excellent transparency and colorful corals. , is the most popular diving spot in Japan. A large number of corals and fish can be seen all year round, as well as a number of unique underwater tunnels that look like a line of sky. The visibility of the seawater is extremely high, with an average of more than 40-50 meters. You can often see sunlight passing through the seawater under the water, reflecting the colorful underwater world. From time to time, you can encounter white tip sharks, whisker sharks, etc. resting in the underwater tunnel. In summer, you can sometimes see manta rays swimming gracefully by.

Depth: 10-35M Water flow: weak Manzamo

Manzamo is one of the best landscapes in Okinawa Prefecture. It is located on a cliff by the sea. On the cliff is a vast green grass. Land, looking out from the cliff, the scenery is magnificent. It is located in the Okinawa Coast National Park and is designated as a rare plant by Okinawa Prefecture because it is surrounded by many Manza limestone plant communities that can only be seen here.

Depth: 15-35M Current: Nakao no Cave

Located at Cape Mayada on the main island of Okinawa, it is the most famous diving and snorkeling experience spot in Okinawa, and there are also many Certified divers are willing to take a look. Blue Cave, referred to as Blue Cave, is a natural blue cave with multiple beautiful views due to the refraction of sunlight. There are currently only two blue caves in the world, Okinawa is one of them, and the other is on the Italian island of Capri.

Depth: 5-30M Current: weak Ginowan

The representative diving sites in Ginowan include Oyama Sone, Coral Paradise, etc., which are adjacent to Ginowan Pier and are mainly colorful. Corals and bright clownfish attract beginner divers to explore.

Gino Bay Depth: 5-30M Current: Weak USSEmmons Shipwreck

This well-known U.S. World War II destroyer was sunk by a Japanese kamikaze in April 1945

Commando sunk. In 2001, the Emmons was rediscovered by American divers. The wreck was located between 35 and 45 meters underwater on the north side of Kouri Island. It is a fascinating wreck dive site suitable for experienced divers above the AOW level. Today, the Emmons has become a famous diving spot in Okinawa. This 106-meter-long destroyer is still owned by the U.S. Navy. The cannons, ammunition, machine guns, propellers and soldiers' helmets on the battleship are still clearly visible. Not far away, there are also There is the remains of a kamikaze fighter. Every summer, the U.S. military holds some underwater commemorative events.

Depth: 35-45M Current: Medium-strong diving travel equipment list:

1. Procedures

Purchase travel insurance, purchase air tickets, book hotels, exchange money, Prepare a dual-currency bank card, confirm the signature at the end of the passport, set the destination time zone on your mobile phone or watch, copy and scan important documents and upload them to your email, passport (pages and visa center), air ticket itinerary, visa invitation letter, hotel reservation form , driver's license, insurance policy.

2. Funds include cash, credit card, and UnionPay card.

3. Luggage: backpacks, wallets, waist bags, and trolley cases.

4. Clothes (trousers, shorts, jeans) Tops (long-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, jackets) Shoes (casual shoes, slippers) Hats (sun visors, warm hats) Socks, underwear pants, swimwear.

5. Toiletries: shampoo, comb, body soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, razor.

6. Electronic products: mobile phones, flashlights/headlamps, power adapters, plug converters, chargers, music and video players, headphones, laptops/tablets. Install software/APP needed for travel.

Electronic dictionary, battery, GPS, USB flash drive, including Chinese input method, commonly used software and important files, and one more important thing, remember to order the China Telecom international roaming data package before departure.

7. Medicines

Analgesics, cold medicines, antidiarrheal medicines, motion sickness medicines, vitamins, anti-inflammatories, topical antifungals, bruises, band-aids, cotton swabs, sunscreen /After-sun repair, lip balm, insect repellent, eye drops, thermometer, cooling oil, and other personal special medicines.

I hope you will pay attention to safety no matter where you go diving, and don’t show off!