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Japan

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Explore Japan

Diving in Japan offers a unique underwater adventure, combining vibrant marine life with diverse environments. The Japanese archipelago stretches over thousands of kilometers, creating a plethora of dive sites, each with its own distinct charm. From the icy waters of Hokkaido, where you might encounter sea lions and even drift ice diving, to the tropical seas surrounding Okinawa, teeming with colorful coral reefs and majestic manta rays, Japan provides a spectrum of experiences for divers. Japan's underwater landscapes are as varied as its culture. Divers can explore dramatic walls, mysterious wrecks, and rich kelp forests. The Izu Peninsula, just a short trip from Tokyo, is known for its accessible shore dives where you can find a wide array of marine species. Meanwhile, the Ogasawara Islands, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, offer pristine dive conditions with an abundance of pelagic life. Seasonal changes bring unique opportunities, like the chance to see hammerhead sharks in Yonaguni or the breathtaking coral blooms in summer. Whether you're on a liveaboard expedition exploring the remote Nansei Islands or a leisurely shore dive near a bustling city, the blend of natural beauty and cultural richness makes diving in Japan a truly special experience.

Power Plug Type
A, B
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX, JCB, DC, Cir, Plus
Tipping
No tipping / Service Staff / Tipping is not customary and may even be considered impolite; exceptional service is reflected in the price.
Currency
JPY
Dial Code
+81
Electricity
100V / 50-60Hz
Time
UTC+9 (JST)

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SSI Try Scuba – Discover Scuba Diving in Okinawa

SSI Try Scuba – Discover Scuba Diving in Okinawa

SSI Try Scuba – Discover Scuba Diving in OkinawaHave you always wanted to try scuba diving but don’t have a diving certification? Our SSI Try Scuba program is the perfect way to experience the underwater world of Okinawa!Under the guidance of a professional SSI Instructor, you’ll learn the basic scuba skills you need and then enjoy your first underwater experience in the beautiful waters around Okinawa.What to ExpectBriefing and basic scuba diving theoryEquipment setup and safety briefingPractice of essential scuba skillsGuided underwater dives with a professional SSI InstructorOpportunity to see Okinawa’s beautiful marine lifeFull scuba equipment rental includedThe program is designed for beginners with no previous scuba diving experience. You don’t need to be a strong swimmer, but you should be comfortable in the water and in good general health for scuba diving.Diving LocationDepending on weather and sea conditions, we may visit different dive sites around Okinawa. When conditions allow, we may dive around the Kerama Islands, famous for their clear water, colorful coral reefs, and abundant marine life.If bad weather or sea conditions prevent us from visiting the Kerama Islands, the activity will be canceled and you will receive a full refund.Experience Okinawa from BelowWhether you are trying scuba diving for the first time or simply want to experience the underwater world without committing to a certification course, SSI Try Scuba is a fun and exciting introduction to scuba diving.Come dive with a local Okinawa dive center and discover what is waiting beneath the surface!

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September 3, 2026
$207.29
¥33,000
SSI Open Water Diver Course – 3 Days

SSI Open Water Diver Course – 3 Days

SSI Open Water Diver Course – 3 DaysLearn to scuba dive with confidence through a relaxed, personalized 3-day SSI Open Water Diver course in Okinawa.We intentionally offer the course over 3 days, giving you enough time to understand the knowledge, practice your skills, and become comfortable in the water without feeling rushed. We also keep our training groups small so our instructors can provide individual attention and support throughout the course.Course ScheduleDay 1 – Orientation & Knowledge ReviewComplete your course orientation, review the essential diving knowledge, and prepare for your in-water training.Day 2 – Shore Training DivesComplete 2 training dives from shore, where you will practice essential scuba skills under the guidance of your instructor.Day 3 – Kerama National ParkComplete 2 training dives in the beautiful Kerama Islands, applying your skills in a real open-water environment.The Day 3 location is subject to weather and sea conditions. If conditions do not allow us to visit the Kerama Islands, the training will be conducted at a suitable alternative dive site.Why Train With SEAKERS?SSI Official Instructor Training CenterProfessional and experienced SSI instructorsEnglish-speaking instructorsSmall-group training for more personalized instruction3-day schedule designed for comfortable and effective learningBeautiful Okinawa and Kerama Islands diving environmentOur goal is not simply to get you certified, but to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a safe and responsible diver.

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August 30, 2026 +1 More
$552.77
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Top Wildlife Sightings in Japan

Japan's marine life is diverse, offering vibrant experiences for divers. Common reef fish include angelfish and butterflyfish, often spotted in Okinawa’s coral reefs. These reefs are a haven for colorful marine inhabitants, making them a must-visit for underwater enthusiasts.

Seasonally, Japan's waters host a variety of larger marine creatures. Between April and September, divers might encounter whale sharks around the Ogasawara Islands. Meanwhile, green sea turtles are prevalent from May to October, particularly in waters near the Kerama Islands. Rays can also be seen year-round, with manta ray sightings peaking around Ishigaki Island from summer to early autumn. Each location offers distinct opportunities to witness these magnificent species, maximizing the chances of remarkable marine encounters.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

2.2k Sightings
J
71
F
57
M
131
A
134
M
229
J
273
J
368
A
321
S
254
O
182
N
92
D
110
Green Turtle

Green Turtle

1.9k Sightings
J
51
F
54
M
116
A
138
M
204
J
215
J
330
A
232
S
228
O
176
N
71
D
56

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

1.5k Sightings
J
53
F
33
M
69
A
60
M
90
J
129
J
379
A
271
S
154
O
122
N
74
D
69
Reef Manta Ray

Reef Manta Ray

605 Sightings
J
5
F
13
M
75
A
58
M
75
J
41
J
82
A
59
S
81
O
54
N
47
D
15
Scalloped Hammerhead

Scalloped Hammerhead

462 Sightings
J
25
F
50
M
22
A
8
M
4
J
55
J
118
A
67
S
63
O
37
N
6
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

340 Sightings
J
12
F
7
M
27
A
12
M
24
J
29
J
89
A
77
S
18
O
4
N
22
D
19
Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle

260 Sightings
J
2
F
2
M
10
A
34
M
19
J
35
J
62
A
34
S
24
O
24
N
11
D
3
Whale Shark

Whale Shark

133 Sightings
J
16
F
4
M
15
A
13
M
13
J
18
J
15
A
12
S
5
O
11
N
5
D
6
Bottlenose Dolphin

Bottlenose Dolphin

119 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
2
A
1
M
16
J
11
J
25
A
25
S
16
O
19
N
3
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

107 Sightings
J
4
F
14
M
6
A
6
M
11
J
7
J
15
A
8
S
12
O
7
N
5
D
12
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

106 Sightings
J
6
F
2
M
9
A
9
M
18
J
4
J
13
A
15
S
8
O
9
N
9
D
4
Great Hammerhead Shark

Great Hammerhead Shark

88 Sightings
J
7
F
1
M
7
A
1
M
2
J
7
J
28
A
14
S
13
O
2
N
1
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

2.9k Sightings
J
66
F
69
M
163
A
219
M
354
J
368
J
446
A
335
S
274
O
290
N
158
D
108

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

2.8k Sightings
J
109
F
68
M
105
A
126
M
232
J
251
J
584
A
445
S
336
O
275
N
164
D
132

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

1.8k Sightings
J
67
F
38
M
96
A
127
M
171
J
200
J
228
A
199
S
224
O
212
N
89
D
102

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

1.7k Sightings
J
70
F
45
M
81
A
70
M
127
J
204
J
298
A
215
S
195
O
212
N
102
D
96

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

1.5k Sightings
J
55
F
31
M
88
A
84
M
148
J
177
J
219
A
205
S
173
O
178
N
100
D
47

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

1.5k Sightings
J
48
F
59
M
66
A
77
M
154
J
151
J
245
A
203
S
163
O
136
N
41
D
108

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

1.3k Sightings
J
80
F
60
M
119
A
141
M
194
J
141
J
161
A
122
S
112
O
67
N
55
D
88

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

1.2k Sightings
J
26
F
28
M
68
A
81
M
147
J
162
J
181
A
104
S
169
O
107
N
63
D
61

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

1.1k Sightings
J
40
F
22
M
50
A
39
M
112
J
94
J
216
A
215
S
126
O
115
N
41
D
51

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish

1k Sightings
J
44
F
21
M
45
A
65
M
87
J
118
J
146
A
134
S
128
O
120
N
59
D
66

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

Bannerfish

962 Sightings
J
29
F
27
M
49
A
74
M
92
J
96
J
120
A
107
S
151
O
110
N
68
D
39

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Boxfish

Boxfish

885 Sightings
J
36
F
32
M
54
A
42
M
80
J
44
J
155
A
141
S
124
O
89
N
26
D
62

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

851 Sightings
J
30
F
13
M
39
A
44
M
63
J
58
J
129
A
158
S
123
O
114
N
39
D
41

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

795 Sightings
J
5
F
28
M
7
A
23
M
22
J
59
J
230
A
203
S
116
O
85
N
10
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

790 Sightings
J
34
F
6
M
48
A
44
M
50
J
80
J
134
A
102
S
105
O
93
N
37
D
57

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

713 Sightings
J
14
F
16
M
29
A
47
M
93
J
82
J
132
A
95
S
68
O
73
N
35
D
29
Banded Sea Krait

Banded Sea Krait

644 Sightings
J
16
F
17
M
58
A
62
M
103
J
81
J
92
A
49
S
46
O
60
N
33
D
27

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

465 Sightings
J
22
F
14
M
31
A
27
M
65
J
33
J
87
A
30
S
52
O
65
N
16
D
23

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

457 Sightings
J
13
F
13
M
13
A
27
M
33
J
57
J
56
A
39
S
92
O
75
N
23
D
16

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Squid

Squid

456 Sightings
J
7
F
3
M
13
A
13
M
94
J
78
J
66
A
97
S
35
O
24
N
6
D
20

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 50

Frogfish

Frogfish

430 Sightings
J
38
F
24
M
25
A
18
M
25
J
27
J
51
A
46
S
53
O
30
N
16
D
77

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

429 Sightings
J
18
F
5
M
34
A
8
M
45
J
59
J
74
A
41
S
51
O
44
N
22
D
28

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Cornetfish

Cornetfish

364 Sightings
J
25
F
15
M
16
A
13
M
24
J
21
J
46
A
44
S
60
O
56
N
14
D
30

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

360 Sightings
J
3
F
6
M
22
A
27
M
55
J
66
J
56
A
42
S
40
O
11
N
19
D
13

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

359 Sightings
J
14
F
7
M
17
A
33
M
39
J
65
J
43
A
39
S
63
O
16
N
15
D
8
Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark

348 Sightings
J
8
F
8
M
20
A
30
M
37
J
81
J
46
A
44
S
25
O
26
N
19
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

303 Sightings
J
11
F
7
M
6
A
22
M
34
J
28
J
35
A
25
S
45
O
47
N
26
D
17

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

285 Sightings
J
11
F
0
M
14
A
4
M
12
J
26
J
72
A
59
S
49
O
21
N
11
D
6
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse

163 Sightings
J
14
F
0
M
4
A
5
M
7
J
25
J
38
A
36
S
18
O
3
N
13
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Sand Eel

Sand Eel

159 Sightings
J
25
F
5
M
5
A
9
M
12
J
11
J
13
A
37
S
8
O
15
N
13
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Emperor

Emperor

153 Sightings
J
4
F
4
M
10
A
12
M
8
J
25
J
16
A
16
S
19
O
27
N
9
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 26

Angel Shark

Angel Shark

144 Sightings
J
10
F
4
M
15
A
5
M
11
J
17
J
16
A
19
S
9
O
10
N
7
D
21

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1500

Hard Corals

Hard Corals

142 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
1
A
17
M
29
J
48
J
29
A
16
S
2
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish

138 Sightings
J
1
F
4
M
4
A
8
M
14
J
7
J
2
A
13
S
58
O
11
N
16
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

136 Sightings
J
3
F
8
M
13
A
9
M
3
J
11
J
36
A
22
S
5
O
7
N
13
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish

134 Sightings
J
3
F
1
M
13
A
22
M
36
J
11
J
16
A
11
S
9
O
8
N
3
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3500

Soft Corals

Soft Corals

132 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
1
A
16
M
31
J
31
J
30
A
21
S
2
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pipefish

Pipefish

124 Sightings
J
3
F
1
M
5
A
5
M
23
J
9
J
22
A
13
S
7
O
14
N
11
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish

115 Sightings
J
1
F
3
M
3
A
10
M
11
J
11
J
22
A
17
S
21
O
11
N
4
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1700

Sea Cucumbers

Sea Cucumbers

107 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
2
A
24
M
21
J
13
J
29
A
18
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0
Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)

Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)

98 Sightings
J
5
F
0
M
3
A
0
M
15
J
2
J
18
A
17
S
7
O
14
N
10
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster

90 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
2
A
1
M
22
J
23
J
19
A
4
S
8
O
4
N
7
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Garfish

Garfish

80 Sightings
J
1
F
4
M
0
A
0
M
9
J
2
J
16
A
15
S
17
O
11
N
4
D
1

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