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USS Emmons

One of the largest shipwrecks in Okinawa. It takes about 20 minutes by boat from Kouri Island, which is located in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island and is the longest bridge in Okinawa. The 106-meter-long battleship is lying on the bottom of the water with the original model intact.

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Turtle Mansion

Turtle Mansion, located on the west side of Kouri Island and is known as a turtle cleaning station. Green turtles are often seen resting or sleeping on the rocks. The usual route follows the cliff edge toward the turtle rock, then continues to explore the surrounding rock areas.

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Ohoba No.1 Crevasse

Iejima is a remote island located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. It takes 30 minutes to get there by car ferry from Motobu Port. It is mainly a boat dive, and the underwater aspect of the island changes greatly from north to south.

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Ishikiri

石切ではマクロダイビングが主流となり、特に冬場になると多くのマクロ生物が観察できる。ショアエントリーとなりエントリー口は足場が悪いため少し波があると難航する。駐車場や施設もなく慣れているダイバーではないと大変である。カエルアンコウやナカモトイロワケハゼなど珍しい生物が見られるのでマクロ派ダイバーには人気のポイント。

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Gorilla Chop

ごりちょ(ゴリラチョップ)は本部町の崎本部ビーチのこと。冬場北風になってもここのポイントは穏やかである。特に冬場になるとカエルアンコウやニシキフウライウオなどのマクロ生物を求めて多くのダイバーが集まる。施設にはシャワーやトイレがあるが、シャワーは温水が出ない時もある。駐車場は8:30から。施設は9:00から利用可能である。(2023年11月現在)

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Saki-Motobu

Sakihonbu (Gorilla Chop) in Motobu, Okinawa, features rock formations resembling a gorilla chop. With shallow 10m depths, it’s perfect for beginners and experience dives. White sand and soft corals host diverse fish and bear clams. Sheltered from northerly winds, it offers year-round calm diving.

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Sesoko Island Labyrinth

Sesoko Island, located in the East China Sea north of the main island of Okinawa, is a small island about 8 km in circumference. It is connected to the main island of Okinawa by the Sesoko Bridge. There are a number of caves, tunnels, and arches in the water.

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Minna Popeye

Popeye, located on the east side of Minna Island and is known as one of the most beautiful dive sites around the island. The area is often filled with schools of juvenile fish, creating a vibrant underwater scene. As there can occasionally be moderate currents, this site is recommended for experienced divers.

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Minna Lighthouse

Located on the east side of Minna Island, named after its proximity to the island’s lighthouse. The visibility here is often exceptional, sometimes reaching up to 40 meters. A wide sandy field near the site is home to garden eels. In the deeper area, the sandy bottom leads to beautiful rock formations.

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Minna Port Side

Port Side, located on the northeast side of Minna Island, named after the nearby Minna Port. The topography features a wide sandy bottom with coral patches scattered across the sand. This site is ideal for macro lovers, such as nudibranchs, shrimps, and crabs. The sandy area is also home to garden eels.

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