Miyako Islands⚠ data unverified
Japan · Asia · East China Sea
4.4
/ 5
★★★★☆
Drift diving with visibility up to 30 m — ideal for newcomers.
🏆 Top 10 overall
Level Beginner
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
5.0
Accessibility
4.0
Facilities
4.5
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 30 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Apr–Oct
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
Best for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
2–3 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $137/day
Mature, well-served base — lots of competition keeps lodging reasonable.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. Infrastructure is mature, with plenty of dive centres and lodging.
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Real daily cost in Japan
Around $137/day per person · food $48 · hotel $113
Good to know
- Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
- Prime season is Apr–Oct.
📷 Generated via AI (photorealistic) · AI-generated
Depth
3–30 m (10–98 ft)
Visibility
30 m (98 ft)
Water temp
24–29°C (75–84°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
Apr–Oct
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
12
Why go
Miyako Islands is a reef site in the East China Sea off Japan, offering coral reefs and drift dives across its waters. Dives run to 30 m with around 30 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 24–29°C. Marine highlights include turtles, corals and sharks. Best season is Apr–Oct, typically reached by boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
ReefDrift
Access
Boat
Came hoping for corals, and it delivered. The 30 m visibility kept everything sharp.
Reliable conditions and plenty of variety — I rate it highly for guiding.
Really enjoyed it. Just watch your buoyancy when you drop in.