Osezaki⚠ data unverified

Japan · Asia · Pacific Ocean

3.6
/ 5
★★★★☆
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
3.9
Facilities
3.2

Pros

  • Good visibility around 15 m
  • 3 standout marine species
  • Diveable year-round

Cons

    Best for

    Big-marine-life fansShore diving

    Plan your trip

    $$$
    🛏️
    Suggested stay
    1–2 days
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    Cost level
    Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $137/day
    Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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    Where to stay
    Shore diving from a beachfront resort or dive lodge, often just steps from the water. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
    🧭
    Real daily cost in Japan
    Around $137/day per person · food $48 · hotel $113
    Good to know
    • Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
    • An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
    Osezaki
    📷 Osezaki lighthouse.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
    Depth
    5–35 m (16–115 ft)
    Visibility
    15 m (49 ft)
    Water temp
    15–25°C (59–77°F)
    Current
    Mild
    Best season
    Year-round
    Certification
    Open Water
    Dive shops
    5
    Live sea temperature · (Open-Meteo)

    Why go

    Osezaki is a reef site in the Pacific Ocean off Japan, offering coral reefs and shore dives across its waters. Dives run to 35 m with around 15 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 15–25°C. Marine highlights include sea slugs, moray eels and macro life. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by shore. A good choice for divers with some experience. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.

    Site type
    ReefShore
    Access
    Shore

    Marine life

    sea slugsmoray eelsmacro life
    Coordinates
    34.95, 138.85
    Country

    Part of these itineraries

    Notes from divers

    Traveler

    A highlight of the trip. I'll be back, and I'll bring my dive buddy.

    Instructor

    Reliable conditions and plenty of variety — I rate it highly for guiding.

    Anonymous

    Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.