Tonbara
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This is one of the most popular spots in Kume Island. It takes about 30 minutes to get to Kumejima by flight from the main island of Okinawa. About 20 to 30 minutes from the harbor, we dive around a large, rugged rock that rises 2 kilometers off the southeast coast of the island. It is a spot where the tide is good and the chance of encountering big fish is high. It is famous as a point where hammerhead sharks migrate in winter. Diving style is drift diving. You can also see humpback whales up close from winter to spring.
In winter, hammerhead sharks are frequently seen. Humpback whales can be seen in winter and spring for whale watching.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Green Turtle
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#2
Eagle Ray
1
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M
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N
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#3
Snake Eel
1
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
#4
Clownfish
1
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
#5
Lionfish
1
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Spiny Lobster
1
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
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