Jeju Island’s most representative dive site, with the highest year-round water temperature in Korea and a rich biodiversity. There are also shipwrecks in the area and the chance to encounter a working submarine, making it a popular spot for divers.

It takes about 90 minutes by boat from Nagasaki to the Goto Islands, which are made up of more than 140 islands of various sizes floating about 130 km west of Nagasaki. The coastline is intricate, so there are plenty of diving spots.

Located 50 minutes to 1 hour by boat south of Tongyeong, the area is mostly composed of cliff terrain and is a great spot to observe marine life. It has generally clear visibility and offers a diving environment that can be enjoyed by beginner to advanced divers.

Kujuku Island in Nagasaki Prefecture is a sea area dotted with islands that stretches 25 kilometers north of Sasebo Port, and is said to have the highest density of islands in Japan. The diving can be divided into the nearby Kujuku Islands area and the expedition area.

Located in the Genkai Sea, this island is 17 km from north to south and 14 km from east to west in the middle of Kyushu and Tsushima. The dynamic roots, colorful coral, and plankton carried by the current attract much fish. There is also a point where there are many mysterious megaliths that look like they were carved out by humans.

Located about 70 kilometers north-northwest of Fukuoka City, Okinoshima Island was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2017. There is no public transportation to access the island, which takes about two hours by boat.

This island takes about 45 minutes from the center of Fukuoka by car. The island is located in the northern part of Hakata Bay and is connected to the mainland by a sandbar. It is one of the most popular diving spots in Fukuoka and is often used for beginners’ courses.

Koino Ura is a diving spot in Fukutsu City overlooking the Genkai Sea, which is easily accessible from both Kitakyushu and Fukuoka. This coast is famous for the sea turtles comes to lay eggs in July. This site is often used for beginner courses because it is easy to enter and exit.

This dive site is located on the western side of the Satsuma Peninsula, facing the East China Sea. You can usually dive anywhere at any time depending on the wind direction. The clarity is 10 to 30 meters. The water temperature is 8.5 degrees Celsius in September and can reach 30 degrees Celsius.

Aomi Island Bay (Shizuura) in Nagato, Yamaguchi, is a calm site with sandy-muddy seabed, reaching 22m deep (avg. 17m). Rich in marine life like yellowfin goby, kusauo, and cuttlefish, it’s especially active with mating chigara from January. Rare deep-sea snappers also appear, making it a macro diver favorite.