The Kerama Islands, 40 km west of Naha, are a world-renowned dive area with over 20 islands. Known for “Kerama blue“ waters, coral reefs, white sands, and marine life, it offers sites from calm bays to drift dives in the open sea. Easily accessible for day trips, ideal for all levels.

The Kerama Islands, dotted on the west side of Naha City in Okinawa Prefecture, are known as one of the best diving spots in Japan and are visited by divers from all over the world. Nishihama Beach, located west of Aka Island, one of the Keirama Islands, is a famous diving spot in the Aka Island area.

Gina on Aka Island, Okinawa, offers depths to 18m with calm currents, ideal for all levels. Green turtles are common, and manta rays may appear in summer. Coral shelves and schools of goatfish, blue tangs, and sparrowhawks create a vibrant underwater scene.

Under the Lighthouse in Abaren, Tokashiki Island, Okinawa, is known for its dynamic topography and clear waters. With drop-offs, caves, and vibrant soft corals, it’s home to green turtles, schools of snapping turtles, and diverse marine life. Suitable for intermediates, beginners can join in calm conditions.

Hanare Beach Mae in Awaren, Tokashiki Village, is a shallow, calm site around uninhabited Hanare Island—just 3 minutes by boat. With 3–8m depths and minimal current, it’s perfect for beginners, snorkeling, and experience dives. Coral roots dot the white sand, with vibrant schools of snappers in summer.

Butsubutsu Coral near Kabi-jima, Kerama Islands, is a calm boat dive site with white coral colonies resembling Buddha heads. With depths of 3–20m, the reef features table corals, isobana, and fish like Luris sparrowhawks and goatfish. Ideal for both beginners and experienced divers.

Nakakatiburu near Tokashiki Island, Keramas, is a beginner-friendly 10m-deep site with roots and sandy patches. Scorpionfish gather in holes, while clownfish live in purple anemones. Low currents make it great for night dives, with macro life like turmeric snails and red bee gobies adding charm.

Adan Shimo, off uninhabited Akenashiki Island in the Keramas, is a 10-minute boat ride from Aka Island. With mild currents, 7–20m depths, and clear waters, it’s perfect for both beginners and training dives. Expect coral gardens, clownfish, spiny dogfish, goatfish, and nudibranchs like Adeyakami and Fujinami.

Uminchu near Tokashiki Island in the Keramas features pure white sand and scattered artificial reefs. With clear waters and calm conditions, it’s perfect for beginners. Schools of snappers, red clams, and Kerama snappers thrive here, along with swallowfish and red clownfish living in the reefs.

Togyu, south of Zamami Island, features roots stretching to Amuro Island with colonies of fire coral. Home to clownfish, coralfish, snappers, and dolphinfish, it’s famed for its rich anemonefish diversity—every Japanese species except the red clownfish can be found here, a must for enthusiasts.