Japan · Miyako Island (south)

Maou no Kyuden

Also known as: Demon King's Palace, Satan's Palace

Best time to dive

May to September; June to July; October

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkReliably seen

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 - overhead-environment cave dive, not offered for snorkeling

Safety notes

overhead cave environment (entrance/exit navigation, dark tunnel sections), silt-out and buoyancy risk in confined spaces, site accessible only under specific favorable wind conditions, requires solid air management

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.