6 Scuba Diving Tours in Japan to Build a Day Around

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

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

Join Marine House SEASIR for an eight-hour boat trip from Naha to Kerama Islands National Park. You’ll receive a beginner scuba lesson, one guided underwater session, snorkeling at up to three sites, lunch, gear, showers, and digital photos. English and Chinese support is available, with guides such as Doa, Mai, Tai, and Kevin mentioned among the crew.

“It was very nice, so well organised and everything went smoothly! If you never did it before I highly recommend it, the transport was on time, the guide was clear and the food they serve was amazing!”

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

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

Join SEAKERS for a small-group scuba day from Naha to Kerama National Park. Certified participants get two boat descents, English or Japanese guidance, equipment, insurance, and underwater photos. Guides such as Ryuta and Yun are praised for calm safety briefings. A third descent is optional for 5,500 yen in cash.

“hotel pick up and drop off was on time. activity was fun and enjoyable. the guide was clear and friendly. very satisfied :)”

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3.Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu Lunch and English guide

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

Start at 7 a.m. with Ocean Lounge in Motobu and travel by boat to Minna and Sesoko islands for two guided scuba sessions. Beginners receive patient hand-held support from English-speaking guides such as Taz, Toshi, JT, and Taz. Afterward, enjoy Motobu beef, Agu pork, farm vegetables, drinks, photos, showers, and an ocean-view café.

“Our experience with Ocean Lounge, it’s operator Taz, and Taz taking us diving was all around a phenomenal and one of a kind experience. I cannot praise it higher. Book this tour over anything else! Taz made my travel partner and I feel welcomed, safe, and like royalty. He speaks excellent English which was so reassuring when it comes to safety. In terms of the dive - the meeting point is an all in one lounge and cafe, it it also where you can shower after. It has the most amazing view, it was stunning. Taz’s outfit boasts brand new gear, safety checks and he showed us some great reef…”

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4.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 Kerama Islands scuba trip from Naha. A certified instructor guides up to three sites near Tokashiki, Zamami, or Aka Island, with gear, towels, transport, and hot showers included. English and Japanese support is available. Seasonal extras include whale watching, shaved ice, and January 1 mochi pounding.

“great place for diving, lots of fish, colorful coral and good visibility. English of staff is also good. We did 3 dives, during the 2nd we only saw sand. I would have expected that they know where the good diving places are.”

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5.Discover SCUBA Diving 2 Dives at Minna, Sesoko or Motobu

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

Meet at Yamagawa Port in Motobu for a four-hour beginner scuba experience near Minna Island, Sesoko Island, or Sakimotobu. Hisashi-san and the team provide equipment, instruction, boat transport, snacks, seasonal fruit, and digital photos and video. The captain selects the site based on sea and weather conditions.

“It’ll be hard to have an experience that tops this. Was walked through everything so felt safe while diving, went to fish filled spots, even saw turtles! Pictures came out great too. Would recommend to anyone.”

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

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

Meet Dive Dream guide Morita at 9am for a private, two-tank scuba session at Izu Oceanic Park near Ito. Bring your own gear or arrange rental ahead. You need prior certification and experience. Morita can guide you in English or Japanese, and may point out moray eels, pufferfish, sardines, shrimp, and other local species.

“The three of us, mum and two teenagers, had the most amazing time with Morita, Dream Dive. None of us had much experience but Morita was very calm, patient and clear. He spotted so many wonderful things for us to see and even took some photos while we dived. Read more”

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