Japan · Irabu/Shimoji, Miyako Islands
Antonio Gaudi
Best time to dive
November to April; June to October
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not documented as a snorkel site; arches/holes begin at 18m+
Safety notes
Overhead/arch environment - disorientation risk among overlapping holes; depth (to ~35m) raises narcosis/air-consumption concerns; precise buoyancy needed to avoid contact with fragile rock formations; guide-led diving strongly advised
Permits & fees
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Miyakojima
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.