西表島ダイビングスポット完全ガイド！絶景ポイントとベストシーズンを徹底解説

If you want to dive in Iriomote Island, this is the place!
Recommended Diving Spots and Experience Guide

Iriomote Island remains untouched by natureOne of the best diving spots in Japan☆.The coral reefs, variety of fish species, and beautifully clear waters provide enjoyment for everyone from beginners to experts.

また、島全体が西表石垣国立公園に指定されており、ダイビングだけでなく自然体験もセットで楽しめるのが魅力です！

Recommended diving spots and experience guides for diving beginners!

Click here to book Iriomote Island ferry tickets.

 

Even diving beginners can feel at ease!
Iriomote Island Experience Diving Guide

On Iriomote Island,Experience Diving Plan for Beginnersare available in abundance.

ガイド付きで丁寧なレクチャーがあるため、泳ぎが苦手な方や初めての方でも安心！ツアーの流れから、初心者向けのおすすめスポットまでご紹介します！

 

Attraction and flow of guided diving experience

The dive experience begins with a preliminary briefing, equipment usage, and breathing exercises!Instructors are always available to assist youThe staff will take care of you so that you can enjoy the underwater world with peace of mind.

The attractive point is that it is structured with an emphasis on safety and can be enjoyed without difficulty even by first-timers.

⬇︎ for guided diving tours for beginners.

 

Points for choosing a tour for beginners in Iriomote Island

When choosing a tour for beginners, it is safe to base your choice on the instructor's certification, a small-group plan, and a store with high word-of-mouth ratings.

We also recommend plans that include transportation and free rentals☆.

Click here for tours available for diving with ⬇︎ charters.

 

For beginners*.
Four recommended diving spots!

The best spots for beginners are those where the waves are calm, the water is clear, and coral and tropical fish can be seen in abundance even in shallow water.

Here are four spots that will satisfy even first-time divers!

 

 Amitori Bay

Amitori Bay is clear, shallow and calm.な海域。サンゴ礁や小魚の群れが広がり、癒しのリラックスダイビングに最適のスポットです！

This calm point is also used for experience dives and training courses, and photographing the colorful fish with an underwater camera is recommended!

 

Off Hinai Beach

Hinai Beach is located in the southwest of Iriomote Island and has an attractive seabed with a beautiful balance of sand and corals. It is a treasure house of small creatures such as nudibranchs and is popular among macro divers!

砂地での中性浮力練習にぴったりで、初心者ダイバーでもフォトダイビングが気軽に楽しめます！

 

Barras Perimeter Reef

奇跡の白砂の島「バラス島」周辺は明るい水中とサンゴの群生が広がる人気スポット！エントリーしやすく、シュノーケル・体験ダイビングにも最適です！

Can start from shallow water.The dive sites are very popular among first-time divers and families!

The "Miracle Island" Barasu Island Tour
Click here to see the ranking of popular plans

 

Nakano Offshore Reef

The Nakano Offshore Reef isShallow and calm with good underwater visibilityThis is a great spot to enjoy the coral reefs and colorful tropical fish! A paradise for beginners with its coral reefs and colorful tropical fish scenery!

初めてのダイビングや、のんびり潜りたい方におすすめで、ニモ（カクレクマノミ）も高確率で見られます！

 

For intermediate to advanced ☆ You can never miss it!
6 recommended diving spots in Iriomote Island

Iriomote Island has spots where you can meet manta rays, some of the world's best coral reef areas, and other places where you can experience underwater attractions to the fullest.

Diving spots for intermediate to advanced diversto the following!

 

Ogan (Nakanomikami Island)

Nakanomikami Island is the most difficult and highest peak of diving in Iriomote Island! On an uninhabited island in the open sea,Very high encounter rate with big fish such as manta rays, dogtooth tuna, and barracudasSpot.

Because of the strong currents, this is a challenging experience for advanced divers only. Enjoy the thrill of diving while riding the current and aiming for big fish!

 

Outlying Islands

The tidal passage between Iriomote Island and the outer islands is a dynamic area where you can enjoy both coral colonies and migratory fish.

複雑な地形を活かした探検気分のダイビングが可能で、バラクーダやアカネハナゴイの群れに出会えることも！

 

Uchibanare Island

Uchi-Isolated Island is an adventure spot with caves and arched terrain!

The inside of the cave with its curtain of light is mysterious, and it is possible to enjoy a technical dive through arches and caves while maintaining neutral buoyancy.

 

 Grafenberg spot (G-spot)

 

The G-spot is located on the outer side of the reef where the tide is good and the appearance rate of big fish is high.

Bigeye jacks and pike,High probability of encountering sea turtlesことができます。ドリフトダイビングでダイナミックな大物シーンを楽しめるスポットです！

 

renin fair

Lenin Fair is a new point along the reef on Hatoma Island. The table corals are growing in clusters without any gaps on the roots, and it is truly a spectacular sight!

Be careful not to destroy the coral as it is all over the area.

 

 Funauki Bay

Funauki Bay is a quiet bay in the remote village of Funauki.

It is known for its rich fish population, and is also known for being a good place to see schools of Manjoo rockfish and sparrowhawks.

 

Introduced by number of dives!
Recommended Iriomote Island Diving Tours

There are a number of guided diving tours offered on Iriomote Island, but the main difference is the number of times you dive (submerge).

You can choose according to your experience level and the number of spots you wish to visit, and we recommend the following tours by frequency!

Iriomote Island Diving Tour
Click here to see the popularity ranking of

 

Beginners are welcome!
Experience Diving Course in Iriomote Island

For those who want to try diving for the first time, this is a must-see! Diving tour with full support of instructor☆!

Approximately 30 to 40 minutes per diveと無理のない時間設定なので、女性やお子様にもピッタリです！

Click here for ⬇︎ recommendations for 1 diving tour.

 

2 dives] No license required!
Diving course with two points of interest

器材レンタル込み！水着1枚で参加できる2ダイビングツアーをご紹介します！

You can visit two of Iriomote Island's rich natural spots designated as national parks. Depending on the locationYou can see shipwrecks, etc.Also!

Click here for ⬇︎ recommendations for 2 diving tours.

 

3 dives for license holders
Very satisfying fun diving tour

This course allows you to enjoy 3 dives of 60 minutes each at 3 spots selected by veteran guides.

I want to see ____," or "Can we go to ____?" If you thinkFeel free to requestください！

Click here for ⬇︎ recommendations for 3 diving tours.

 

Sightseeing spots to stop by after diving

Iriomote Island is dotted with spots where you can fully enjoy nature and culture. After exercising, you can enjoy a relaxing island time.

⬇︎Click here for an article about Iriomote Island's tourist attractions.

 

beach of star sand

Hoshi-suna beach was named Hoshi-suna beach (star sand beach) because there are many star-shaped sands.

こちらのビーチは西表島の中で最も有名なビーチで、遠浅のため小さなお子様でも安全に遊べますよ！

 

Nakama River Mangrove Cruise

Nakama River is the second longest river in Iriomote Island, and its basin is inhabited by a variety of mangroves.

Visitors can enjoy the great outdoors on a mangrove cruise and see the 400-year-old saxifrage tree, which has been selected as one of the 100 giants of the forest.

 

Buffalo cart on Yubu Island

From Iriomote Island to the entrance of Yubu Island, you will take a buffalo cart. The sea between Iriomote Island and Yubu Island is about 1m deep even at high tide.

On Yubu Island, visitors can relax, observe tropical flora and fauna, and enjoy a leisurely island time.

Learn more about Yubu Island at ⬇︎

 

Preparation guide for necessary belongings and attire

Swimsuits, bath towels, sunscreenis essential. A waterproof bag is useful. Rash guards and hats are also comfortable due to the strong sun.

The experience diving is basicallyEquipment can be rented.However, we may recommend that you bring your own mouthpiece.

 

summary

西表島のダイビングは、初心者から上級者まで楽しめるスポットが満載！体験ダイビングやマンタとの遭遇、サンゴ礁の絶景など、海の魅力を存分に堪能できます！

If you combine it with sightseeing and lodging, you can make your trip even more fulfilling☆ Enjoy the sea of Iriomote Island with a plan that is perfect for you!

⬇︎ Read the article at ⬇︎