Nishibama

Best time to dive

April to June; July to September; January to March

What you might see

• Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - one of the most popular snorkel beaches in the Kerama Islands

Safety notes

Occasional strong current on outer reef; blue-ringed octopus and sea snakes present; typhoon season (~Jul-Sep) can cancel boat trips; boat traffic near port

Permits & fees

No confirmed mandatory government marine-park fee found; Kerama Islands designated national park (2014); tour prices ~JPY 3,000-30,000+, some operators add a separate boat fee (~JPY 6,000/person) - appears to be operator charge, not official park fee - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Zamami