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15 Scuba Diving in Japan Worth Getting Wet For

22 dives  ·  from $25 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend who has never breathed underwater: 15 scuba diving in Japan, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

Naha, Okinawa: Kerama Islands Full-Day Intro-Diving Trip - From Naha pickup to the wharf
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Naha, Okinawa: Kerama Islands Full-Day Intro-Diving Trip

1.Naha, Okinawa: Kerama Islands Full-Day Intro-Diving Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 203 reviews · 8 hours · from $70Our pick

From Naha, you spend eight hours aboard a well-equipped boat visiting up to three Kerama Islands sites. Certified guides such as Doa, Mai, Tai, and Kevin help first-time scuba participants, while lunch, gear, hot showers, hotel pickup, and underwater photos are included.

“The activity was very fun! The guides spoke english, japanese and korean. I can recommend this to everyone, and would love to go on this activity again. The boat is driven out to three places where you can snorkel, and you can scuba dive in more then one place for a small extra fee. It was worth every penny. They also provide a nice meal during this trip. But remember to put sunscreen on your feet also!”

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Okinawa:Naha:Kerama Island Experience １Dive and Snorkeling - Three Stops Keep the Day Moving
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Okinawa:Naha:Kerama Island Experience １Dive and Snorkeling

2.Okinawa:Naha:Kerama Island Experience １Dive and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · from $100

Join JOY CREATE OKINAWA TEA-DA for a small-group Kerama day from Naha. You receive patient instruction before and in the water, one trial scuba session, snorkeling at up to three sites, free photos, equipment, towels, and seasonal whale watching from January 12 through March.

“Awesome experience ! My first scuba diving is incredible with a very good crew. I recommend at 100% !”

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Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor - Why this works for first-time scuba participants
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Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor

3.Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $46

Spend about two hours learning scuba skills, practicing in shallow water, and exploring Okinawa’s Blue Cave with a dedicated instructor. Guides such as Aka, Go, Naoki, and Shota have helped first-timers feel at ease. Gear, insurance, fish food, and basic photos are included, while rough seas may move the activity to Maeda Beach.

“My friend and I were nervous because it was the first time that we did anything related to diving. The crew that organized the activity was really nice. Our guide taught us how to use the equipment and what to do in a way that relaxeRead more”

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From Naha Scuba Diving Trip in Kerama(for certified divers) - One hour by speedboat to the islands
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From Naha Scuba Diving Trip in Kerama(for certified divers)

4.From Naha Scuba Diving Trip in Kerama(for certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 hours · from $206Top rated

Join SEAKERS for an eight-hour Kerama Islands scuba trip from Naha, limited to four certified participants. English-speaking guides such as Ryuta, Yun, and Utah lead two boat sessions, with an optional third for ¥5,500. Gear, insurance, hotel transfers, and underwater photos are included.

“The entire trip was well organised and taken care of from booking to after activity. We had 3 dives at 3 different locations which made it super interesting. Our dive master was friendly, professional and paid particular attention to safety. Seakers had beautifully edited video shorts and photos of the day to share. My best diving experience.”

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Blue Cave Introductory Dive–Private Guide, Boat Tour&Free Photos - From Maeganeku to Cape Maeda
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Blue Cave Introductory Dive–Private Guide, Boat Tour&Free Photos

5.Blue Cave Introductory Dive–Private Guide, Boat Tour&Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $57

At Onna’s Blue Cave, a dedicated instructor guides up to two beginners while a shared boat takes you from the port to the cave entrance in about five minutes. Expect a 2.5-hour outing with fish feeding, free photos and videos, showers, lockers, and help suited to non-swimmers.

“Amazing experience! First time scuba diving and it was worth doing it seeing the corals and beautiful fishes.”

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EDOCCO Tea House–A Quick Dive into Japanese Traditional Culture - A short Japanese dance performance
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EDOCCO Tea House–A Quick Dive into Japanese Traditional Culture

6.EDOCCO Tea House–A Quick Dive into Japanese Traditional Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $72

At EDOCCO Studio in Akihabara, English-speaking hosts including Ori and Mr. Bambu guide you through matcha making, a Japanese dance show, kimono dressing, shodo calligraphy, and origami. The one-hour session suits first-time visitors and families, with a maximum of 20 people.

“Wonderful time and worthwhile visit! Everyone at the center was so gracious and informative. Taking the time to teach and answer questions. It was definitely an enjoyable and educational experience!”

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Okinawa: Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu Lunch and English guide - Minna Island: reef color and garden eels
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Okinawa: Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu Lunch and English guide

7.Okinawa: Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu Lunch and English guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $250

Meet Taz, Toshi, JT, or another English-speaking Ocean Lounge guide for two boat-based scuba outings near Minna and Sesoko islands. Beginners receive close support, while certified divers can explore reefs, tunnels, and caverns before a Motobu beef BBQ lunch with farm vegetables.

“What an amazing experience! My husband and I went for our wedding anniversary and it was perfect. Our guide was very knowledgeable and super patient with us beginners. He made sure we were comfortable in the water and even broRead more”

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Naha: Full-Day Introductory diving & Snorkeling in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa - Starting at the Naha shop
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Naha: Full-Day Introductory diving & Snorkeling in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa

8.Naha: Full-Day Introductory diving & Snorkeling in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $72

From Naha, head by boat to Kerama Islands National Marine Park for one introductory scuba session, free snorkeling, and two or three reef sites. Guides such as Noah help first-timers through the basics. Equipment, lunch, towels, drinks, photos, and select hotel transfers are included.

“Bad experience with this company. No customer service and no communication. We were waiting for our transfers from our hotel to the port. No show. We reached out to the tour operator again by phone and were told that our trip got cancRead more”

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Okinawa: Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required - Three underwater sites around Tokashiki, Zamami, and Aka
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Okinawa: Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required

9.Okinawa: Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $129

Join JOY CREATE OKINAWA TEA-DA for a seven-hour certified scuba trip from Naha to the Kerama Islands. Veteran instructors, including Takashi and Koyama, guide three sites around Tokashiki, Zamami, or Aka Island. Towels, equipment, boat coats, and hotel pickup are included, with seasonal whale watching and shaved ice.

“The whole trip was amazing. Firstly there will be direct transport from ur hotel in Naha to the port. The coaches are so nice and friendly, there was shaved ice after lunch. My diving coaches was so patient and the view under the sea was stunning, discovered many sea animals. Other divers/ snorkelers were nice as well, I solo travelled and didn’t feel left out at all. Highly recommended”

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Okinawa: Discover SCUBA Diving 2 Dives at Minna, Sesoko or Motobu - The First Briefing Matters More Than It Sounds
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Okinawa: Discover SCUBA Diving 2 Dives at Minna, Sesoko or Motobu

10.Okinawa: Discover SCUBA Diving 2 Dives at Minna, Sesoko or Motobu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $157

Meet at Yamagawa Port for a four-hour introduction to scuba with two boat trips near Minna, Sesoko, or Sakimotobu. Your instructor handles the equipment and safety briefing, while the captain picks the site based on sea conditions. Snacks, drinks, and underwater photo and video files are included.

“I strongly advise against this dive shop due to a highly discriminatory and unprofessional experience. Although two of us are experienced divers, the instructor barred us from continuing after the trial, citing our air consumption. His teaching stRead more”

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Okinawa:Kerama Islands experience Diving/Snorkeling/WhaleWatching - Getting ready for your first underwater session
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Okinawa:Kerama Islands experience Diving/Snorkeling/WhaleWatching

11.Okinawa:Kerama Islands experience Diving/Snorkeling/WhaleWatching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $96

From Naha, you’ll spend about seven hours visiting two or three Kerama Islands sites by boat. Instructors, including Takashi, guide beginners through equipment, surface practice, and calm underwater sessions. Snorkelers and first-time scuba participants can share the same trip, with seasonal whale watching from January through March.

“An amazing day out on the water! Everything was so well organised, and the crew truly went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fantastic experience, no matter their level of diving or snorkelling experience. We visited three increRead more”

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Tokyo Ikebukuro Evening Tour Dive into Japanese culture - Meeting at Ikebukuro East Tourist Information
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Tokyo Ikebukuro Evening Tour Dive into Japanese culture

12.Tokyo Ikebukuro Evening Tour Dive into Japanese culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $129

Start at Ikebukuro East Tourist Information at 1:30 p.m. Ride the red IKEBUS, try ninja training, visit a tattoo-friendly public bath, and finish with premium sake or juice. This private five-and-a-half-hour outing returns to the starting point around 7 p.m.

“Veey nice people as guides and a different way to experience Toshima city, Ikebus is very cute and the places we were very interesting. By myself i would never experience it this way. Thank you so much for effort and hard work.”

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Let's enjoy Scuba diving in Izu Peninsula for certificate Diver - A 9 a.m. start and a six-hour schedule
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Let’s enjoy Scuba diving in Izu Peninsula for certificate Diver

13.Let’s enjoy Scuba diving in Izu Peninsula for certificate Diver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $457

Join guide Morita of Dive Dream for a private, two-tank scuba session at Izu Oceanic Park near Ito. You need prior certification and experience. Expect a skill-matched outing, packed lunch, English or Japanese guidance, and possible sightings of moray eels, pufferfish, sardines, and shrimp.

“It was a wonderful dive, guided by Morita san from Dive Dream. He was very patient, explained everything really well and, although I hadn't dived for a few years, I felt safe from the first moment. He showed me a wide variety of fish species and shrimps in crevices. The highlights were two dragon moray eels and juvenile fish of various species.”

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Scuba diving in Yakushima! (Guided Fun Diving for Licensed Guests) - Meeting at Isso Swimming Beach Parking Lot
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Scuba diving in Yakushima! (Guided Fun Diving for Licensed Guests)

14.Scuba diving in Yakushima! (Guided Fun Diving for Licensed Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $121

Licensed scuba guests explore Yakushima’s Isso coast with guides such as Shigeru and Harazaki san. Expect short boat rides, calm entry lines, colorful reef life, and up to three boat sessions. Equipment, tanks, weights, transport, and two sessions are included, with turtle sightings possible but not guaranteed.

“We did long diving to see the fishes closely and snorkeling which will go more offshore and have higher possibility of encountering the sea turtles comparing to diving.”

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Okinawa Scuba Diving For Certified Divers (3 boat dives + Lunch) - Sesoko’s Tunnels, Caverns, And Curtains Of Light
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Okinawa Scuba Diving For Certified Divers (3 boat dives + Lunch)

15.Okinawa Scuba Diving For Certified Divers (3 boat dives + Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $228

Join Toshi and the Ocean Lounge team in Motobu for three boat descents near Minna and Sesoko islands. Expect coral, white sand, swim-throughs, tunnels, local fishermen’s lunch, rental gear, photos, hotel pickup options, and a hot shower after returning.

“This is a must do if you're in Motobu! First, the pickup plus drop off made transportation convenient and you're provided with everything you'd need to have an enjoyable experience. Hot tea on the boat, a cozy windbreaker between dives, a tRead more”

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