Japan · Kabira, Ishigaki (NW)
Manta City
Also known as: Manta City Point
Best time to dive
April to November; December to February
What you might see
- Manta rayLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - primarily a scuba site; Kabira-area snorkel/manta tours more commonly target the shallower Manta Point/Manta Scramble margins
Safety notes
Boat traffic/crowding at the cleaning station; current around the reef; divers must avoid disturbing mantas with exhaled bubbles
Permits & fees
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Ishigaki
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.