Top 9 Scuba Diving Tours in Japan

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

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

Spend eight hours aboard a well-equipped boat from Naha, with certified instructors, one introductory scuba session, snorkeling at up to three Kerama sites, lunch, hot showers, and free underwater photos. English and Chinese support is available, and guides such as Doa, Mai, Tai, and Kevin are named by the operator.

“One of the best experiences in Japan!! Definitely recommend it! It was our first time trying scuba diving, and the instructor was really helpful! Thank you so much! 10/10”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $46Best value

Spend about two hours at Onna’s Blue Cave with a dedicated instructor and a small private group. You’ll learn scuba basics, practice in shallow water, spend 45 to 60 minutes underwater, feed tropical fish, and receive underwater images. Chinese guidance is available. The cave may be replaced by Maeda Beach if sea conditions close it.

“We had a great time with John knowledgeable and he had patience with first timers….. A beautiful experience”

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3.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. You get two boat dives, rental gear, insurance, an English or Japanese guide, and underwater photos. A third dive costs 5,500 yen. Guides such as Ryuta and Yun are praised for calm, clear briefings.

“Our day of diving in Okinawa yesterday was amazing and our Guide Utah (unknown spelling) was accommodating, extremely knowledgeable, and very pleasant. He made my wife and I feel welcomed, safe, and relaxed. Our three dives in crystal clear water was the highlight of our trip. The coral reef was beautifully colorful and teaming with marine life. Highly recommend.”

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4.Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu Lunch and English guide

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

Spend about seven hours with Ocean Lounge near Motobu, making two boat descents around Minna and Sesoko islands. Guides including Toshi, Taz, JT, and Koshi welcome beginners, provide full gear and underwater photos, then serve Motobu beef, Agu pork, and local vegetables at an ocean-view café.

“I was so impressed with this experience! Toshi (jt) was attentive, patient, and great company. Both dives were beautiful and allowed for independent exploration. I was so impressed that not only did I have a 1 on 1 dive with the dive master but that he also prepared the BBQ and drove me to the hotel and back. This is one of the most beautiful dive spots I have experienced and would recommend this to everyone! Thank you so much for a great dive and experience in Okinawa.”

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5.Full-Day Introductory diving & Snorkeling in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $72

From Naha, you’ll take a boat into Kerama Islands National Marine Park for one beginner scuba session and free snorkeling at two or three sites. Guides provide equipment, lunch, towels, and safety instruction. Turtles are seen daily, and whale sightings are possible in winter.

“Went with my wife and kids and had a blast. We have never scuba dived before and were a little apprehensive at first but the guides were professional, spoke English, very friendly, and with you every step. The water was clear and blue and the fish and corals were beautiful. We even had a sea turtle buddy swimming with us.”

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6.Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required

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

You need a valid C-card for this full-day Kerama Islands scuba trip from Naha. Ride a high-speed boat toward Tokashiki, Zamami, or Aka Island, visit three underwater sites, and return with towels, equipment, tea, and a hot shower included. English support is available, though communication may vary by instructor.

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

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

Meet at Yamagawa Port for a four-hour Okinawa scuba outing with two boat-based underwater sessions. A professional instructor guides beginners and small groups to Minna Island, Sesoko Island, or Sakimotobu, depending on sea conditions. Gear, snacks, drinks, and 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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8.Kerama Islands experience Diving/Snorkeling/WhaleWatching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $96

Leave Naha for a seven-hour boat trip around the Kerama Islands, visiting two or three sites near Zamami, Tokashiki, Kuroshima, or Maejima. Choose snorkeling or a carefully supervised first scuba session. Equipment, insurance, drinks, Naha pickup, and a few underwater photos are included. Whale watching runs January 12 through March 31.

“They gave me a broken regulator, I started drinking water, I tried to ask the driver for help but she was speeding too much and didn't notice my problem.”

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

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

Join Dive Dream guide Morita for a private, certificate-holder scuba session at Izu Oceanic Park in Ito. You’ll make two tank descents, search for moray eels, pufferfish, sardines, shrimp, and other sea life, and enjoy a packed lunch. English or Japanese guidance is available.

“Such a good experience! I saw so many fish and it was so nice being able to be picked up from the train station. I would highly suggest diving with them”

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