Scuba Diving in Japan
Japan has 76 dive sites and 1,190 dive shops, from East China Sea and beyond. Explore where to dive, then log every dive with Divemates.
Water bodies: East China Sea (57), Philippine Sea (9), North Pacific Ocean (5), Japan Sea (2), Freshwater (lake/quarry) (1)
Top cities: Itoman (23), Hirara (14), Naha (7), Chatan (6), Ishikawa (4), Heda (3), Tateyama (3), Ishigaki (2), Numazu (2), Shiroi (2), Fujikawaguchiko (1), Kunigami (1)
Dive sites
- Adan Mae, Itoman
- Agenashikueda Sango, Itoman
- Akasanbashi Mae, Itoman
- Ama Beach Mae, Naha
- Ama Ushiji, Itoman
- Antoniogaudei, Hirara
- Cape Hedo Dome, Kunigami (cave)
- Cape Maeda (Blue Cave), Ishikawa (cave · 40 m)
- Cape Ose, Numazu
- Channel Crevices, Itoman (reef · 40 m)
- Corals Location, Naha
- Gahi Mae, Itoman
- Gahi Ura, Itoman
- Gyosho, Tateyama (20 m)
- Hanadainone, Hirara
- Ibo-ibo Sango, Itoman
- Ito, Tateyama (reef · 23 m)
- Jam, Chatan (reef · 20 m)
- Kadena North Steps, Chatan (reef)
- Kin Red, Ishikawa (14 m)
- Kurosuhôru, Hirara
- L-Achi, Hirara
- Lake Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko (lake quarry · 30 m)
- L字アーチ, Hirara (cave · intermediate · 35 m)
FAQ
- How many dive sites are there in Japan?
- Japan has 76 dive sites and 1,190 dive shops listed on Divemates, including diving in the East China Sea.
- Where are the best places to dive in Japan?
- Popular dive areas in Japan include Itoman, Hirara, Naha, Chatan.