Introduction of popular diving spots in Iriomote Island
Diving spots (points) in Iriomote Island are,
◆North area (around Baras Island)
◆West area (Funauki and Amitori area)
◆South area (Nakanokamijima and Kanokawa area)
The two are broadly divided into the following categories
Each place is unique and enjoyable. We hope you will find them useful!
Beginners -] North side area
(1) Points around Barasu Island and Uehara Port
It is a 5-15 minute boat ride from Uehara Port.The point where you can see 5 kinds of bear fleasThe colorful fish dancing like confetti in the water are a sight to behold.
Creatures to be seen
Xanthomonas clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii, species of requiem shark found in the Indo-Pacific)
○Aobas Chromis (Acanthurus auratus, species of damselfish found in the Indo-Pacific)
yellow striped goatfish (Parupeneus chrysopleuron)
redlined goatfish (Parupeneus chrysopleuron)
XX red dolphins, etc.
Beginners〜】West side area
(2) Funauki and Amitori area points
The area is resistant to the northerly winds that are common in winter, and has a high probability of being dived even in bad weather. It takes 5 to 15 minutes by boat from Shirahama Port.
If you choose Iriomote Island's typical diving with pure white sand, we recommend Funauki and Amitori area points!
Creatures to be seen
yellow-edge chromis (Chromis xanthochromis)
yellow-edged chromis (Chromis flavomaculata)
arc-eye hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus)
Ophidion asiro (species of spadefish)
oval snapper
○Old man, etc.
Beginners〜】South area
(3) Kanokawa Bay area points
The points around Kanokawa Bay are manta ray spots in Iriomote Island, which can be reached in about 40 minutes by boat from Shirahama Port.
The encounter rate is high from winter to summer, and you will be excited to see the wreck lying in the sand!
Creatures to be seen
○ ○ Manta
○ isomaguro (Osteoglossum vulgare)
Cirrhoscyllium japonicum (species of perennial closely related to edelweiss)
○Kasumi butterflyfish
For advanced users】South area
(4) Nakanomikami Island (Ogan)
Nakanomikami Island (Ogan), 60 minutes from Uehara Port, is a famous point that divers adore.
Above all, the dynamic topography, schools of large fish, and fantastic scenery created by the sun's rays make this a point of interest that should be experienced at least once in one's life.
Creatures to be seen
○ isomaguro (Osteoglossum vulgare)
yellow stem borer (species of moth, Scirpophaga incertulas)
○ Gennin's jellyfish (Plecoglossus altivelis altivelis rythropus)
○ barracuda
yellow guitarfish (Rhinobatos schlegelii)
○Casumi-Aji, etc.
Area between Kohama Island and Iriomote Island
(5) Nalad Waterworks
In Yonara Channel, also known as "Manta Way," there is a high probability of seeing manta rays on the sandy bottom.
Therefore, it is possible to take very beautiful photos with a white background. It is truly a "desert of the sea!
Point of Yonara Water Supply
circle coral (Corallium japonicum)
soft corals are abundant on the roots.
○○ Drift is the mainstream point.
○○ Sea desert
○Manta rays can be seen.
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