Cape Maeda
Also known as: Blue Cave, Maeda Misaki
Best time to dive
January to December; April to June; July to August
What you might see
- Blue-ringed octopusLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- NudibranchLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - yes - one of the most popular snorkeling sites in Okinawa; mask/snorkel/fins and life jacket required, min age approx. 6
Safety notes
severe overcrowding of snorkelers/divers/tour boats especially on summer weekends and Japanese holidays (Golden Week, Obon, Silver Week); boat traffic in the small cove; habu jellyfish (box jellyfish) present in Okinawa coastal waters roughly May-October requiring protective clothing; steps/cliff access; deep wall drop-off beyond the shallow cave for divers who stray from the guided route
Permits & fees
parking fee at Cape Maeda lot: ordinary car ¥100/hour, motorcycle same rate, minibus ¥300 first hour + ¥150/hour after, large vehicle ¥500 first hour + ¥200/hour after (lot operates 7:00-19:00); no separate marine park entry fee identified
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Naha
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.