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★★★★☆ Candle Rock

The incredible diversity of snails and octopi concealed within the caves and crevices of the rocks at this dive site is truly astonishing. These caves provide ample room for swimming and underwater exploration. The presence of beautiful seaweed and other aquatic flora adds to the site’s allure, creating the appearance of an underwater garden. Moreover, this environment hosts a variety of small fish that play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Divers and snorkelers alike can immerse themselves in this captivating marine realm, marveling at the breathtaking underwater scenery and the fascinating creatures that call it home.

★★★★★ USS Emmons

One of the largest shipwrecks in Okinawa. It takes about 20 minutes by boat from Kouri Island, which is located in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island and is the longest bridge in Okinawa. The 106-meter-long battleship is lying on the bottom of the water with the original model intact.

★★★★☆ Long Beach

It is located along the coast, at one end of the beach that extends to the right. This beach can be accessed through an easy entrance, but requires a short walk with the necessary gear. The beach is spacious and sandy, and plenty of parking spaces are available. One thing to note, however, is that there are no restrooms available. This is a great place to spend some time on the beautiful beach while enjoying nature.

★★★★★ Shark Fin

The location is near the road from Rankoshi Ocean Road to Iwanai City. The entrance is easy with stairs. The dive site has parking and toilets near the stairs. It is a rocky beach so it is important to wear suitable shoes for walking. A great place for open water levels and freediving.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ Blue Cave

The “Blue Cave” at Cape Maeda, Onna Village, Okinawa, is famous for its mystical blue light, created by sunlight reflecting off the white sandy bottom. With depths of 5–7m, it’s ideal for all levels, offering rich marine life inside and out, and is a top spot for snorkeling and experience diving.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ Cape Maeda

Cape Maeda in Onna Village, Okinawa, is famed for its “Blue Cave,” where sunlight creates a magical blue glow. Featuring drop-offs, vertical holes, and depths to 30–40m, it hosts diverse marine life from schools of fish to sunfish, offering excitement for both beginners and advanced divers.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ Yamada Sunachi

Yamada Sandy Area, about 5 minutes from Kaneku Port, features a sandy seabed with antlion-like terrain and transplanted corals. A vibrant cluster of finger corals thrives to the south. Once home to the rare tomato clownfish, it vanished after being stolen with its anemone in 1990.

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★★★★★ Mermaid’s Grotto

Apogama (Mermaid Grotto) in Onna Village, Okinawa, features a large natural cave with a heart-shaped hollow, famed as a lovers’ spot. With depths to 35m, its underwater tunnels and arches offer stunning topography and diverse marine life, making it a captivating dive site.

Aqualung

★★★☆☆ Kin Red Beach

Red Beach in Kanatake, Okinawa, is a calm, year-round site sheltered from northerly winds. With shallow sandy-muddy terrain, it’s ideal for beginners and macro divers. While visibility is low, the rich variety of marine life makes it a favorite among critter enthusiasts.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

★★★★★ Nakayukui

なかゆくいは沖縄の方言で一休み。その名の通りダイブサイトは珊瑚礁とホワイトサンドの砂地で構成されており、癒し系のダイビング。流れもないことが多く、リーフの上には種類多くの魚やアオウミガメを見られることが出来る。砂地では特に冬になると多くのマクロ生物を観察することが出来る。ゆっくり生物観察をしたり、スキルアップの講習等にはおすすめのポイント。

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

★★★★☆ Manzamo

Manzakage in Onna Village, Okinawa, offers diverse dive sites with rich marine life. The highlight, Manza Dream Hole, is a vertical shaft from 5m to 30m, creating a stunning underwater scene. Popular for topography and macro life, it’s suitable for both beginners and advanced divers.

Aqualung

★★★★★ Cross Line

クロスラインは珊瑚礁と砂地の癒し系ポイント。かつて漁で使用され台風で沈んだロープがクロスしていることからポイント名となった。そのロープ沿いでは多くのマクロ生物を観察できる。数匹のコバンザメを引き連れているアオウミガメもクロスラインの見物である。砂地にはトウアカクマノミのコロニーもいくつか観察することが出来る。

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★★★★★ Dream Hole

ドリームホールは万座でのトップの人気を誇るダイビングポイント。ドロップオフの地形になっておりトップは５ｍでボトムは４０ｍオーバーまであります。リーフのトップに人ひとりが通れる穴があり、そこから縦に２５ｍまでケーブの中を潜降し最後は横に１５ｍ程で出口がある。その出口のシルエットがポケモンのピカチュウに見えるのが名物のスポットです。

Aqualung

★★★★☆ Sunabe No.1

Sunabe Beach is a point in Chatan Town, about a 40 minutes drive north from Naha City. With a beach entry, the water depth is around 20 meters at most. The average clarity is about 15 meters. It is also often used for beginners for trial diving and certification courses.

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★★★★★ Sunabe Water Treatment Plants

This dive site is located on the Miyagi Coast of Chatan Town, Okinawa Prefecture. Located in front of the Chatan Water Treatment Plant, there is a device that inhales and exhales seawater at a depth of about 13 meters. It looks like a UFO. When the water purification plant is in operation, warm water is produced from this underwater device, which makes the water around the site a little warmer. Boat diving and shore diving are available.