Japan · Yonaguni (west point)

Irizaki

Also known as: Hammerhead Point

Best time to dive

December to April

What you might see

  • Hammerhead sharkLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - open blue-water drift dive over deep water, not accessible or appropriate for snorkeling

Safety notes

Strong/changeable current with no reef shelter; open blue water over a 60-70m bottom (risk of exceeding planned depth or losing reference); rough winter seas/swell affecting boat access and seasickness; need for reliable SMB use and drift-diving discipline to avoid separation from the group; remote-island location with limited emergency/medical evacuation options

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kubura

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