Stunning underwater view of vibrant coral reef ecosystem.
Japan · Sakaiura Inlet, Ogasawara

Hinko Maru

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • DolphinLikely
  • Hammerhead sharkLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow wreck

Safety notes

Season-dependent; standard dive precautions

Permits & fees

Boat dive from Chichijima (Ogasawara); reached by a long ferry from Tokyo

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Chichijima

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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