{"id":9111,"date":"2026-01-09T21:21:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/?p=9111"},"modified":"2026-01-10T11:25:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T02:25:46","slug":"%e7%9f%b3%e5%9e%a3%e5%b3%b6%e3%81%ae%e3%83%80%e3%82%a4%e3%83%93%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%81%84%e3%81%a6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111","title":{"rendered":"About Diving in Ishigaki Island! Ishigaki Island resident staff will give you a thorough explanation!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hello everyone!<br \/>\nWhat comes to mind when you think of Ishigaki Island?<br \/>\nWouldn't you say the most common sight is the beautiful emerald-green sea?<br \/>\nThe water is exceptionally clear, and the underwater scenery\u2014featuring colorful tropical fish, branching corals, and table corals\u2014is unlike anything found on the mainland, creating a sense of escapism that is another reason for its popularity.<br \/>\nIn this article, we\u2019ll introduce diving on Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of activities on Ishigaki Island, including Kabira Bay, Phantom Island and Blue Cave.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/hp_reservation_privilege\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Be sure to check out the special offers for HP reservations! Click here to see the special reservation offers!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adabd6ae7319\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adabd6ae7319\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\" title=\"Diving on Ishigaki Island\">Diving on Ishigaki Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E7%89%B9%E5%BE%B4\" title=\"Features of Diving on Ishigaki Island\">Features of Diving on Ishigaki Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE%E7%90%86%E7%94%B1\" title=\"Reasons Why Ishigaki Island Is a Great Place to Dive\">Reasons Why Ishigaki Island Is a Great Place to Dive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%A7%E8%A6%B3%E3%82%89%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E7%94%9F%E7%89%A9\" title=\"Marine Life You Can See While Diving on Ishigaki Island\">Marine Life You Can See While Diving on Ishigaki Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A0%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF\" title=\"\u2460 Manta Ray\">\u2460 Manta Ray<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A1%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1\" title=\"\u2461 Sea Turtles\">\u2461 Sea Turtles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD\" title=\"\u2462 Tuna\">\u2462 Tuna<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E4%BD%93%E9%A8%93%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6\" title=\"About Introductory Diving\">About Introductory Diving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6\" title=\"About Recreational Diving\">About Recreational Diving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6\" title=\"About Obtaining a Diving Certification\">About Obtaining a Diving Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA%E3%83%B3\" title=\"Diving Season\">Diving Season<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%98%A5%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\" title=\"Spring Diving on Ishigaki Island\">Spring Diving on Ishigaki Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E5%A4%8F%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\" title=\"Summer Diving on Ishigaki Island\">Summer Diving on Ishigaki Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E7%A7%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\" title=\"Fall Diving on Ishigaki Island\">Fall Diving on Ishigaki Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E5%86%AC%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\" title=\"Winter Diving on Ishigaki Island\">Winter Diving on Ishigaki Island<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%EF%BC%94%EF%BC%99%E9%81%B8\" title=\"49 Best Diving Spots on Ishigaki Island\">49 Best Diving Spots on Ishigaki Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E5%B7%9D%E5%B9%B3%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2\" title=\"Kawahira Area\">Kawahira Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A0%E5%B7%9D%E5%B9%B3%E7%9F%B3%E5%B4%8E%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB\" title=\"\u2460 Kabira Ishizaki Manta Scramble\">\u2460 Kabira Ishizaki Manta Scramble<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A1%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B7%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88\" title=\"\u2461 Manta City Point\">\u2461 Manta City Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A2%E5%90%89%E5%8E%9F%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%EF%BC%88%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u2462 Yoshiwara Arch (Seado)\">\u2462 Yoshiwara Arch (Seado)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A3%E5%B1%B1%E5%8E%9F%EF%BC%88%E3%82%84%E3%82%93%E3%81%B0%E3%82%8C%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u2463 Yanbare\">\u2463 Yanbare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A4%E7%B1%B3%E5%8E%9FW%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%EF%BC%88%E3%83%95%E3%82%AB%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u2464 Maibara W Leaf (Fukapi)\">\u2464 Maibara W Leaf (Fukapi)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A5%E6%A8%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%BE%8E%E4%BA%BA%EF%BC%88%E3%81%98%E3%82%85%E3%81%8B%E3%81%B3%E3%81%98%E3%82%93%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u2465 Beauty Under the Tree (Jukabijin)\">\u2465 Beauty Under the Tree (Jukabijin)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A6%E8%8D%92%E5%B7%9D%E3%83%AD%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF\" title=\"\u2466 Arakawa Rock Lake\">\u2466 Arakawa Rock Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A7%E8%8D%92%E5%B7%9DW%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\" title=\"\u2467 Arakawa Double Arch\">\u2467 Arakawa Double Arch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A8%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%87%E3%83%B3\" title=\"\u2468 Shrimp Garden\">\u2468 Shrimp Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A9%E7%B1%B3%E5%8E%9F%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E5%A0%B4%E5%89%8D\" title=\"\u2469 In front of the Maibara Campground\">\u2469 In front of the Maibara Campground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AA%E5%BA%95%E5%9C%B0%EF%BC%88%E3%81%99%E3%81%8F%E3%81%98%EF%BC%89%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A6%E3%83%88\" title=\"\u246a Land-Only Lease (Sukuji) Out\">\u246a Land-Only Lease (Sukuji) Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AB%E5%BA%95%E5%9C%B0%E3%81%99%E3%81%8F%E3%81%98%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u246b The Roots of the Sukuji Gurukun\">\u246b The Roots of the Sukuji Gurukun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E5%8D%97%E9%83%A8%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2\" title=\"Southern Area\">Southern Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A0%E3%83%A8%E3%83%8A%E3%83%A9%E6%B0%B4%E9%81%93\" title=\"\u2460 Yonara Aqueduct\">\u2460 Yonara Aqueduct<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A1%E3%83%91%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AA%E3%83%93%E3%83%83%E3%82%B0%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC\" title=\"\u2461 Panari Big Corner\">\u2461 Panari Big Corner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A2%E3%83%91%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AA%E7%AB%9C%E5%AE%AE%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u2462 The Roots of Panari Ryugu\">\u2462 The Roots of Panari Ryugu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A3%E9%BB%92%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%86%E3%83%A9%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC\" title=\"\u2463 Kuroshima Therapy\">\u2463 Kuroshima Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A4%E9%BB%92%E5%B3%B6%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A1%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u2464 Kurojima Kinme Root\">\u2464 Kurojima Kinme Root<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A5%E9%BB%92%E5%B3%B6%E2%85%A4%E5%AD%97%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88\" title=\"\u2465 Kuroshima V-Shaped Point\">\u2465 Kuroshima V-Shaped Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A6%E3%83%88%E3%82%AB%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u2466 Tokakin&#039;s Root\">\u2466 Tokakin's Root<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A7%E7%AB%B9%E5%AF%8C%E5%B3%B6%E5%8D%97%E3%83%93%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u2467 The Roots of Minami-Vitallo on Taketomi Island\">\u2467 The Roots of Minami-Vitallo on Taketomi Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A8%E7%AB%B9%E5%AF%8C%E5%B3%B6%E5%8D%97%E3%83%9F%E3%83%89%E3%83%AB%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF\" title=\"\u2468 Taketomi Island South Middle Book\">\u2468 Taketomi Island South Middle Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A9%E3%83%AA%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0\" title=\"\u2469 Little Creatures Home\">\u2469 Little Creatures Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AA%E3%83%9F%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A4\" title=\"\u246aMilky Way\">\u246aMilky Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AB%E7%AB%B9%E5%AF%8C%E5%B3%B6%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u246b The Roots of Taketomi Island&#039;s Jagarico\">\u246b The Roots of Taketomi Island's Jagarico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AC%E4%B8%89%E3%81%A4%E7%9F%B3\" title=\"\u246c Three Stones\">\u246c Three Stones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AD%E5%8D%88%E3%81%AE%E6%96%B9%E7%9F%B3%EF%BC%88%E3%81%86%E3%81%BE%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B5%E3%81%81%E3%83%BC%E3%81%B3%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u246d Horse-Direction Stone (Uma no F\u0101b\u012b)\">\u246d Horse-Direction Stone (Uma no F\u0101b\u012b)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AE%E7%AB%B9%E5%AF%8C%E5%B3%B6%E5%8D%97%E6%B5%B7%E5%BA%95%E6%B8%A9%E6%B3%89\" title=\"\u246e Taketomi Island Nankai Undersea Hot Spring\">\u246e Taketomi Island Nankai Undersea Hot Spring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AF%E5%AE%AE%E8%89%AF%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A6%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95\" title=\"\u246f Miyara Outer Reef\">\u246f Miyara Outer Reef<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E8%A5%BF%E9%83%A8%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2\" title=\"Western Area\">Western Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A0%E5%B4%8E%E6%9E%9D%E8%BF%B7%E8%B7%AF%EF%BC%88%E3%81%95%E3%81%8D%E3%81%88%E3%81%A0%E3%82%81%E3%81%84%E3%82%8D%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u2460 Saki-eda Maze\">\u2460 Saki-eda Maze<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A1%E5%BE%A1%E7%A5%9E%E5%B4%8E%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96\" title=\"\u2461 Misakizaki Coral Wave\">\u2461 Misakizaki Coral Wave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A2%E5%BE%A1%E7%A5%9E%E5%B4%8E%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AD%E3%82%B9\" title=\"\u2462 Misakizaki Turtle Kiss\">\u2462 Misakizaki Turtle Kiss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A3%E5%BE%A1%E7%A5%9E%E5%B4%8E%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u2463 The Roots of Kasumi Misakizaki\">\u2463 The Roots of Kasumi Misakizaki<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A4%E5%B1%8B%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%B4%8E%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC\" title=\"\u2464 Yarabe-zaki Corner\">\u2464 Yarabe-zaki Corner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A5%E5%A4%A7%E5%B4%8E%E3%83%8F%E3%83%8A%E3%82%B4%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95\" title=\"\u2465 Osaki Hanagoi Reef\">\u2465 Osaki Hanagoi Reef<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A6%E5%A4%A7%E5%B4%8E%E3%83%9F%E3%83%8E%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B5%E3%82%B4%E5%AE%AE%E6%AE%BF\" title=\"\u2466 Osaki Lionfish Palace\">\u2466 Osaki Lionfish Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A7%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E2%85%A1\" title=\"\u2467 Mash II\">\u2467 Mash II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A8%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC\" title=\"\u2468 Hargatter\">\u2468 Hargatter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A9%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AB%E3%82%AF%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%91%E3%83%A9%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9\" title=\"\u2469 Akakuri Paradise\">\u2469 Akakuri Paradise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AA%E3%83%A2%E3%82%A8%E3%82%AE%E7%89%A7%E5%A0%B4\" title=\"\u246a Moegi Ranch\">\u246a Moegi Ranch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%AB%E3%82%B7%E3%82%B3%E3%83%AD%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u246b Shikoro&#039;s Root\">\u246b Shikoro's Root<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E5%8C%97%E9%83%A8%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2\" title=\"Northern Area\">Northern Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A0%E4%BC%8A%E5%9C%9F%E5%90%8D%EF%BC%88%E3%81%84%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AA%EF%BC%89%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0\" title=\"\u2460 Itona Dome\">\u2460 Itona Dome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A1%E4%BC%8A%E5%9C%9F%E5%90%8D%E6%B0%B4\" title=\"\u2461 Ito Spring Water\">\u2461 Ito Spring Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A2%E4%BC%8A%E5%8E%9F%E9%96%93%EF%BC%88%E3%81%84%E3%81%B0%E3%82%8B%E3%81%BE%EF%BC%89%E6%B2%96%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u2462 The reef off the coast of Ibaruma\">\u2462 The reef off the coast of Ibaruma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83%83%E3%82%B0%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3\" title=\"\u2463 Big Mountain\">\u2463 Big Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A4%E5%B9%B3%E9%87%8E%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95\" title=\"\u2464 Hirano Inreef\">\u2464 Hirano Inreef<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A5%E3%83%8F%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\" title=\"\u2465 The Reef of the Hanadai\">\u2465 The Reef of the Hanadai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A6%E5%B9%B3%E4%B9%85%E4%BF%9D%E7%81%AF%E5%8F%B0%E4%B8%8B\" title=\"\u2466 Below the Hirakubo Lighthouse\">\u2466 Below the Hirakubo Lighthouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E2%91%A7%E5%AE%89%E8%89%AF%E5%8F%A3%EF%BC%88%E3%82%84%E3%81%99%E3%82%89%E3%81%90%E3%81%A1%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u2467 Yasuraguchi\">\u2467 Yasuraguchi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9111\/#%E7%B5%82%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8A%E3%81%AB\" title=\"At the end.\">At the end.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\"><\/span>Diving on Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9283\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0CFC2D5C-310B-48CA-8F4E-CE3876C81734-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ishigaki Island is part of the Yaeyama Islands, a group of islands located about 400 km southwest of the main island of Okinawa. Its appeal lies in its warm, subtropical oceanic climate\u2014with an average annual temperature of about 24\u00b0C\u2014and its unspoiled natural beauty. As a result, there are numerous diving spots in the surrounding area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/activitys\/diving.html\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of diving plans on Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E7%89%B9%E5%BE%B4\"><\/span>Features of Diving on Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9280\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8A65D4E4-9109-4467-B15F-EE336C17FE64-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">One of the defining features of Ishigaki Island\u2019s diving spots is that many of them offer significant depth and gentle currents, making them enjoyable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. You can also spot a variety of marine life in the area, including about three species of sea turtles, as well as manta rays and dolphins. The coral reefs are also spectacular; nearly half of the approximately 800 species of coral found worldwide are home to the Yaeyama Islands. Furthermore, with numerous caves in the area, exploration diving is another defining feature of diving on Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE%E7%90%86%E7%94%B1\"><\/span>Reasons Why Ishigaki Island Is a Great Place to Dive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9281\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1CE122E1-98D3-44E6-939F-535A725E1B41-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The two main reasons why diving on Ishigaki Island is highly recommended are the abundance of dive sites\u2014which allows you to choose from a wide range of difficulty levels\u2014and the fact that you can experience a different view every time you dive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9278\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2E9180B7-1B7D-488D-937B-F65CC1114694-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">One advantage of having many dive sites is not only that you can choose your level of difficulty, but also that it\u2019s easy to switch to a different site when conditions become dangerous due to the tides. After all, you\u2019d want to avoid a situation where you\u2019ve gone all the way to Ishigaki Island only to find you can\u2019t go diving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9279\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7C0F7A60-132E-4B26-A914-979F98A94AE4-640x640.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The second point\u2014that you see a different view every time you dive\u2014isn\u2019t unique to Ishigaki Island, but Ishigaki Island is special in that you can dive there even in winter and spring. In fact, during winter, when there are no strong winds from typhoons or the like, the island boasts some of the best visibility year-round, so you can see for a very long distance.<br \/>\nFor these reasons, I highly recommend diving on Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%A7%E8%A6%B3%E3%82%89%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E7%94%9F%E7%89%A9\"><\/span>Marine Life You Can See While Diving on Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ishigaki Island is home to many marine creatures that are rarely seen on the mainland. Among them, the following three species are particularly popular.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A0%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF\"><\/span>\u2460 Manta Ray<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9272\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/56592751.6b9c2857380625c1ad124b7cb9f810e7.20041105-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Manta Rays While Diving on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The waters around Ishigaki Island are where you can encounter manta rays. Off the northwest coast of Ishigaki Island, near Kabira Bay, there is a manta ray migration route known as the \u201cManta Scramble.\u201d Manta rays often swim at depths of about 6 to 7 meters, so you can spot them even at the depths typically reached during introductory dives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/6414\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for an article about manta rays on Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A1%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1\"><\/span>\u2461 Sea Turtles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9256\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/56593438.78ade8036084113926544bf0d713c28d.20041105-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Sea Turtles While Diving on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sea turtles are frequently spotted on Ishigaki Island. You\u2019re said to have a high chance of encountering them\u2014about 70 percent of the time. Since there are sea turtle nesting sites on islands such as Kurojima in the Yaeyama Islands, they are often spotted during the nesting season, which runs from spring through summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4351\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for articles about sea turtles<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD\"><\/span>\u2462 Tuna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9285\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1156855_s.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ishigaki Island sees a steady catch of bluefin tuna, as well as yellowfin and bigeye tuna. This means these species are circulating in the surrounding waters. As proof of this, you can sometimes encounter tuna while diving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BD%93%E9%A8%93%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6\"><\/span>About Introductory Diving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9276\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/168BE977-3B57-497A-B17A-EC7173683945-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\"Introductory diving\" refers to the type of diving you can experience on tours and other activities. Since you only dive to a depth of about 10 meters at most, it\u2019s a great activity even for beginners. Most tourists visiting Ishigaki Island enjoy introductory diving. An instructor stays with you the entire time, so it\u2019s completely safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/plan\/diving475\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Beginners are welcome! Click here for our introductory diving plan<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6\"><\/span>About Recreational Diving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9277\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/44D82E23-4921-411D-A415-20952E14A9AC-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Recreational diving is a type of diving available to certified divers, allowing them to dive to greater depths than in introductory tourist dives. It is a slightly more challenging form of diving in which divers apply the knowledge and skills they acquired during their certification course to enjoy diving while managing their own safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some people even get their certification locally before coming to Ishigaki Island to go on recreational dives, so if you're interested, why not get certified and join us?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/activitys\/diving.html\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of diving plans on Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6\"><\/span>About Obtaining a Diving Certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9274\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3782775B-9352-4A37-B15C-FE4D4490C381-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of you may be interested in trying a recreational dive.<br \/>\nTo do so, you\u2019ll need to obtain a diving certification. Unlike a driver\u2019s license, a diving certification doesn\u2019t expire, so once you\u2019ve earned it, it\u2019s valid for life, allowing you to enjoy scuba diving not only in Japan but in oceans all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9273\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/56592751.4f2b3323d649b1ba752fabc9e9074c15.20041105-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diving certifications are officially called \u201cC Cards,\u201d and while there are several organizations that issue them, they are all overseen in Japan by an organization called the C Card Council. Most divers belong to an organization called PADI. PADI has different ranks, and the maximum depth you can dive to varies depending on your rank. If you\u2019ve completed the beginner-level Open Water Diver course, you\u2019ll be able to fully enjoy the waters around Ishigaki Island. Open Water Divers can dive to a depth of 18 meters when accompanied by a diver holding an equivalent or higher certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9271\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/56592751.7c72d0430dd91fa4fad108aecc0e3eb5.20041105-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Not only will you learn the basic skills of diving, but you\u2019ll also gain the knowledge needed to enjoy diving safely\u2014such as how to plan dives, assess sea conditions, and avoid problems. Therefore, to obtain your certification, you must complete three steps: classroom instruction, pool training, and open-water training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/activitys\/diving.html\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Get Your Diving Certification! Click here for a list of diving plans on Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA%E3%83%B3\"><\/span>Diving Season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The scenery of the ocean around Ishigaki Island varies depending on the season. In particular, the marine life changes. The following section describes these distinctive features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%98%A5%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\"><\/span>Spring Diving on Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9263\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/56592751.d2bb6d1104f8487c940b2d435dab5fd6.20041105-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The water around Ishigaki Island is already over 20 degrees in the spring, so it isn't cold. This is the season when many sea turtles visit to lay their eggs. Please enjoy seeing the sea turtles on Ishigaki Island\u2014something you rarely get to see on the mainland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/plan\/diving477\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for diving packages where you can swim with sea turtles<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E5%A4%8F%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\"><\/span>Summer Diving on Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9264\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/56592751.d0e94c6bb2115e9fd8dbff3ae78aba6d.20041105-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Summer is the peak season for diving. On Ishigaki Island, this is by far the best time to spot manta rays. You can watch them glide through the water as if they were flying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/plan\/diving475\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for diving packages where you can swim with manta rays<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E7%A7%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\"><\/span>Fall Diving on Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9265\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/56592751.c0035ee88fc5e7c253747ebe801889ef.20041105-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fall on Ishigaki Island is the season for coral and small fish. This is the time of year when you can see many colorful tropical fish. It\u2019s absolutely adorable to watch them hide among the coral.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E5%86%AC%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\"><\/span>Winter Diving on Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9275\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/479AC3F5-8FCD-4796-BD83-F6F64CE3FA01-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Winter on Ishigaki Island is the perfect time to encounter large migratory fish, such as tuna. Come enjoy the breathtaking sight of these massive fish in the ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/activitys\/diving.html\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of diving plans on Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%EF%BC%94%EF%BC%99%E9%81%B8\"><\/span>49 Best Diving Spots on Ishigaki Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are numerous diving spots in the waters around Ishigaki Island. We\u2019ve divided the surrounding area into four sections\u2014north, south, east, and west\u2014so please check the section that interests you.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/activitys\/diving.html\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of diving plans on Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/isigakijima-diving.com\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for recommended dive shops on Ishigaki Island<br \/>\n(External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B7%9D%E5%B9%B3%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2\"><\/span>Kawahira Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A0%E5%B7%9D%E5%B9%B3%E7%9F%B3%E5%B4%8E%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB\"><\/span>\u2460 Kabira Ishizaki Manta Scramble<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are spots where you can encounter manta rays\u2014one of the world\u2019s largest fish species, which primarily inhabit tropical waters. In particular, a spot called Kabira Ishizaki Manta Scramble, located on the northwest side of Ishigaki Island, has a high rate of manta ray sightings and is considered one of the world\u2019s top manta ray viewing spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A1%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B7%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88\"><\/span>\u2461 Manta City Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This dive site is located about 400 meters west of \u201cKabira Ishizaki Manta Scramble,\u201d a spot known worldwide as a manta ray hotspot. Divers descend to the bottom at the edge of the reef\u2014a manta ray cleaning station at a depth of around 10 meters\u2014to observe the rays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A2%E5%90%89%E5%8E%9F%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%EF%BC%88%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\u2462 Yoshiwara Arch (Seado)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot is located between Kabira and Arakawa on Ishigaki Island. Also known as \u201cSeed\u201d or \u201cEbi-ana,\u201d the exit of the arch creates a magical atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A3%E5%B1%B1%E5%8E%9F%EF%BC%88%E3%82%84%E3%82%93%E3%81%B0%E3%82%8C%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\u2463 Yanbare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot boasts one of the highest concentrations of coral in all of Okinawa. Colorful fish swim playfully all around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A4%E7%B1%B3%E5%8E%9FW%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%EF%BC%88%E3%83%95%E3%82%AB%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\u2464 Maibara W Leaf (Fukapi)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This dive site is located off the coast of Yonehara Beach, near Kabira on Ishigaki Island. The vast reef allows divers to choose between eastern and western routes. It\u2019s a site that offers a variety of experiences\u2014from terrain dives to fish-watching dives\u2014depending on the diver\u2019s preferences, and is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A5%E6%A8%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%BE%8E%E4%BA%BA%EF%BC%88%E3%81%98%E3%82%85%E3%81%8B%E3%81%B3%E3%81%98%E3%82%93%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\u2465 Beauty Under the Tree (Jukabijin)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot is located near Yonehara Beach, close to Kabira on Ishigaki Island. The spot gets its name from the tree-like roots that have been carved by ocean currents over many years. You can spot fish such as gurukun, which are commonly found in Ishigaki cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A6%E8%8D%92%E5%B7%9D%E3%83%AD%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF\"><\/span>\u2466 Arakawa Rock Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is a spot located near the Arakawa River. There is a vast sandy seabed offshore, and since there are caves along the reef, fish gather inside the caves from early summer through fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A7%E8%8D%92%E5%B7%9DW%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\"><\/span>\u2467 Arakawa Double Arch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is a dive site located near the Arakawa River. It features two tunnels and crevasses. It\u2019s not just a site for terrain diving\u2014you can also enjoy fish-watching dives here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A8%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%87%E3%83%B3\"><\/span>\u2468 Shrimp Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot features small roots scattered across a white sandy bottom and is home to many Suzaku Sarasa shrimp and Red-striped White-beard shrimp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A9%E7%B1%B3%E5%8E%9F%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E5%A0%B4%E5%89%8D\"><\/span>\u2469 In front of the Maibara Campground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot, also known as Maibara Beach, is located in front of the campground. Beautiful white sand, which looks like an extension of the beach, is dotted with tree roots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AA%E5%BA%95%E5%9C%B0%EF%BC%88%E3%81%99%E3%81%8F%E3%81%98%EF%BC%89%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A6%E3%83%88\"><\/span>\u246a Land-Only Lease (Sukuji) Out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is a dynamic spot facing the open ocean. It\u2019s also a place where you can watch large migratory fish swimming in circles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AB%E5%BA%95%E5%9C%B0%E3%81%99%E3%81%8F%E3%81%98%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u246b The Roots of the Sukuji Gurukun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot faces the open ocean and features a series of long, slender reefs rising from the seafloor, where you can see schools of gurukun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%8D%97%E9%83%A8%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2\"><\/span>Southern Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A0%E3%83%A8%E3%83%8A%E3%83%A9%E6%B0%B4%E9%81%93\"><\/span>\u2460 Yonara Aqueduct<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This dive site is located on the eastern side of Iriomote Island. Although the \"Cleaning Station\" is a site for intermediate divers and above, with a depth of around 26 meters, manta rays, bluefin trevally, and sea turtles are sometimes spotted there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A1%E3%83%91%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AA%E3%83%93%E3%83%83%E3%82%B0%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>\u2461 Panari Big Corner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A new manta ray spot located south of Shinsh\u014djima. It\u2019s sheltered from north winds, so you can visit even in winter. The white sand bottom features coral reefs, and since the water is only about 5 meters deep over the reefs, it\u2019s a spot where even beginners can dive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A2%E3%83%91%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AA%E7%AB%9C%E5%AE%AE%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u2462 The Roots of Panari Ryugu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The underwater scenery, where the bright red of the giant Ryukyu sea anemones stands out against the pure white sandy bottom, looks just like the Palace of the Dragon King. Since the water is only about 10 meters deep, it\u2019s a spot where even beginners can dive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A3%E9%BB%92%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%86%E3%83%A9%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>\u2463 Kuroshima Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The seafloor, which is no more than about 8 meters deep, consists of a stretch of pure white sand dotted here and there with coral colonies. This is a spot where you can sometimes spot tropical fish among the coral colonies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A4%E9%BB%92%E5%B3%B6%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A1%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u2464 Kurojima Kinme Root<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The name comes from the fact that coral roots are scattered across the pure white sandy bottom and yellowtail snappers are often seen there. It\u2019s a spot where you can feel incredible pressure due to the high density of fish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A5%E9%BB%92%E5%B3%B6%E2%85%A4%E5%AD%97%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88\"><\/span>\u2465 Kuroshima V-Shaped Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot is for advanced divers and features a dramatic drop-off that plunges to a depth of about 27 meters. It is known for attracting schools of Kasumi butterflyfish and gurgun, as well as migratory fish such as yellowtail tuna and tsumburi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A6%E3%83%88%E3%82%AB%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u2466 Tokakin's Root<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In the Okinawan dialect, \u201cTokakin\u201d refers to bluefin tuna. Around the reef at a depth of about 40 meters, large fish such as bluefin tuna, manta rays, and hammerhead sharks can be seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A7%E7%AB%B9%E5%AF%8C%E5%B3%B6%E5%8D%97%E3%83%93%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u2467 The Roots of Minami-Vitallo on Taketomi Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\"Vitaro\" is the local dialect term for the \"four-striped fusilier.\" In addition to the four-striped fusilier, this spot is teeming with small fish such as damselfish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A8%E7%AB%B9%E5%AF%8C%E5%B3%B6%E5%8D%97%E3%83%9F%E3%83%89%E3%83%AB%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF\"><\/span>\u2468 Taketomi Island South Middle Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A spot where the colonies of common staghorn coral are scattered across the sandy bottom. This is a spot where you can also sometimes spot Yasha gobies and long-finned gobies on the sandy bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A9%E3%83%AA%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0\"><\/span>\u2469 Little Creatures Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Perhaps because of the gentle current and relaxed atmosphere, this spot is home to many juvenile fish. You can encounter gobies, crustaceans, and a variety of other marine life here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AA%E3%83%9F%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A4\"><\/span>\u246aMilky Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">True to its name, \"Milky Way,\" this spot features expansive stretches of pure white sand. It is home to many small creatures, such as sea slugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AB%E7%AB%B9%E5%AF%8C%E5%B3%B6%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u246b The Roots of Taketomi Island's Jagarico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot is located right next to a seabed hot spring where hot water bubbles up from the ocean floor. It gets its name from the roots of the potato-shaped common staghorn coral found there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AC%E4%B8%89%E3%81%A4%E7%9F%B3\"><\/span>\u246c Three Stones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Located on the way to Kamaima Island, this dive site gets its name from the three large tree roots found on the sandy bottom. The sandy bottom is home to many macro creatures, and stingrays and manta rays are sometimes spotted in the midwater layer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AD%E5%8D%88%E3%81%AE%E6%96%B9%E7%9F%B3%EF%BC%88%E3%81%86%E3%81%BE%E3%81%AE%E3%81%B5%E3%81%81%E3%83%BC%E3%81%B3%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\u246d Horse-Direction Stone (Uma no F\u0101b\u012b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The reef, located at a depth of 7 to 8 meters, features caves and crevices, making it a great spot for terrain divers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AE%E7%AB%B9%E5%AF%8C%E5%B3%B6%E5%8D%97%E6%B5%B7%E5%BA%95%E6%B8%A9%E6%B3%89\"><\/span>\u246e Taketomi Island Nankai Undersea Hot Spring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is a rare spot where hot springs gush out from the sandy seabed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AF%E5%AE%AE%E8%89%AF%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A6%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95\"><\/span>\u246f Miyara Outer Reef<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since the current can be strong at this site, it's recommended for intermediate divers and above, but it's a spot where you're likely to spot barracudas and whitetip sharks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E9%83%A8%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2\"><\/span>Western Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A0%E5%B4%8E%E6%9E%9D%E8%BF%B7%E8%B7%AF%EF%BC%88%E3%81%95%E3%81%8D%E3%81%88%E3%81%A0%E3%82%81%E3%81%84%E3%82%8D%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\u2460 Saki-eda Maze<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It\u2019s called the \u201cMaze\u201d because the reef is intricately intertwined, and as you swim along, caves and arches appear here and there. It\u2019s a beautiful spot where you can also see clownfish and other marine life. The underwater terrain is a must-see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A1%E5%BE%A1%E7%A5%9E%E5%B4%8E%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96\"><\/span>\u2461 Misakizaki Coral Wave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot features a sprawling colony of Ryukyu stony coral, whose elegant curves resemble rose petals. You may even spot manta rays on the reef at times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A2%E5%BE%A1%E7%A5%9E%E5%B4%8E%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AD%E3%82%B9\"><\/span>\u2462 Misakizaki Turtle Kiss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Green sea turtles are often found on the reef ledges off the coast of Misaki, and you can sometimes get quite close to them. If you want to see sea turtles, this is a spot you won't want to miss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A3%E5%BE%A1%E7%A5%9E%E5%B4%8E%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u2463 The Roots of Kasumi Misakizaki<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is a spot where schools of colorful fish, such as the goldfish anemonefish and the cloud butterflyfish, dance about. You can also spot many small creatures on the reef.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A4%E5%B1%8B%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%B4%8E%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>\u2464 Yarabe-zaki Corner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is a thrilling dive site at the tip of Yarasaki, where you can see massive rocks that resemble underwater ruins, as well as large migratory fish like barracuda and yellowfin tuna.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A5%E5%A4%A7%E5%B4%8E%E3%83%8F%E3%83%8A%E3%82%B4%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95\"><\/span>\u2465 Osaki Hanagoi Reef<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Starting at a depth of about 5 meters, the gently sloping seafloor is covered with colonies of Yubieda Hama coral, making this a vibrant spot where, true to its name, schools of butterflyfish and goldfish anthias gather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A6%E5%A4%A7%E5%B4%8E%E3%83%9F%E3%83%8E%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B5%E3%82%B4%E5%AE%AE%E6%AE%BF\"><\/span>\u2466 Osaki Lionfish Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The undulating reef is teeming with prey for lionfish. Because so many lionfish gather here, the reef has been named \u201cThe Palace.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A7%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E2%85%A1\"><\/span>\u2467 Mash II<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">At this spot in Nagura Bay, there is a vast colony of Saotome shikoro coral. You can see a variety of coral shapes, including branching coral and table coral, making it a spot that coral enthusiasts will find irresistible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A8%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>\u2468 Hargatter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">At low tide, the roots of the humpback coral emerge above the water\u2019s surface at this shallow spot, making it a great place even for beginners to enjoy. You can see tropical scenery such as the \u201cMini Clownfish Castle,\u201d where schools of clownfish gather, and damselfish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A9%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AB%E3%82%AF%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%91%E3%83%A9%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9\"><\/span>\u2469 Akakuri Paradise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Located on the western side of Nagura Bay, this spot offers a spectacular sight as large schools of red snapper appear in the midwater layer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AA%E3%83%A2%E3%82%A8%E3%82%AE%E7%89%A7%E5%A0%B4\"><\/span>\u246a Moegi Ranch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">At this spot in Nagura Bay, you can see the Moegi Goby\u2014a favorite among photography enthusiasts\u2014at depths of 30 meters or deeper. The shallows are home to many damselfish and colorful reef fish, making this a spot that both beginners and experienced divers can enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AB%E3%82%B7%E3%82%B3%E3%83%AD%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u246b Shikoro's Root<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This spot features a colony of common staghorn coral stretching as far as the eye can see. It\u2019s a dive site teeming with small marine life, including \u201cClownfish Castle,\u201d where schools of clownfish gather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%8C%97%E9%83%A8%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2\"><\/span>Northern Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A0%E4%BC%8A%E5%9C%9F%E5%90%8D%EF%BC%88%E3%81%84%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AA%EF%BC%89%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0\"><\/span>\u2460 Itona Dome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Located just offshore from the Itona area, this spot offers a truly breathtaking sight: a shower of light streaming through a hole at the back of a large dome. It\u2019s a spot we highly recommend for beginners interested in exploring unique geological formations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A1%E4%BC%8A%E5%9C%9F%E5%90%8D%E6%B0%B4\"><\/span>\u2461 Ito Spring Water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A variety of coral colonies thrive here beautifully. There are also sandy bottoms and rocky areas, making for a diverse array of marine life. Since the creatures you encounter are different every time you dive, it\u2019s a spot that makes diving a real pleasure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A2%E4%BC%8A%E5%8E%9F%E9%96%93%EF%BC%88%E3%81%84%E3%81%B0%E3%82%8B%E3%81%BE%EF%BC%89%E6%B2%96%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u2462 The reef off the coast of Ibaruma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is the premier spot in the northern region where you can spot large migratory fish from fall through winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83%83%E3%82%B0%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3\"><\/span>\u2463 Big Mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">At a depth of about 15 meters, a massive reef formation rises up like a mountain. This is a spot where you can often see large schools of fish, such as golden trevally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A4%E5%B9%B3%E9%87%8E%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95\"><\/span>\u2464 Hirano Inreef<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Located on the reef at the northernmost tip of the island, this spot offers the chance to admire coral colonies in the crystal-clear blue waters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A5%E3%83%8F%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%81%AE%E6%A0%B9\"><\/span>\u2465 The Reef of the Hanadai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This dive site is located on the northern reef of Iharama Bay and features a massive rock formation that rises from a depth of 25 meters to near the surface. It\u2019s a great spot to enjoy schools of gold-striped anthias and red-spotted anthias.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A6%E5%B9%B3%E4%B9%85%E4%BF%9D%E7%81%AF%E5%8F%B0%E4%B8%8B\"><\/span>\u2466 Below the Hirakubo Lighthouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A spot located offshore from the Hirakubozaki Lighthouse at the northernmost tip of the island. Migratory fish such as bigeye tuna sometimes appear in these waters. The water is very clear, and visibility often exceeds 30 meters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A7%E5%AE%89%E8%89%AF%E5%8F%A3%EF%BC%88%E3%82%84%E3%81%99%E3%82%89%E3%81%90%E3%81%A1%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\u2467 Yasuraguchi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Located on the eastern side of the island, this spot often has strong currents but also offers a high chance of seeing large migratory fish. With its exceptional water clarity, it\u2019s a must-visit spot for experienced divers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/activitys\/diving.html\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of diving plans on Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%B5%82%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8A%E3%81%AB\"><\/span>At the end.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">We\u2019ve introduced you to diving on Ishigaki Island. What did you think?<br \/>\nDiving is an essential activity for fully enjoying the ocean around Ishigaki Island, isn't it?<br \/>\nStart with a trial dive to discover the joys of diving, and once you\u2019ve developed an interest, get certified and try diving at sites suited for intermediate and advanced divers.<br \/>\nI hope this helps spark your interest in diving.<br \/>\nThank you for reading to the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of activities on Ishigaki Island, including Kabira Bay, Phantom Island and Blue Cave.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/hp_reservation_privilege\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Be sure to check out the special offers for HP reservations! 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