Top 6 Scuba Diving Tours in Japan

1.Naha, Okinawa: Kerama Islands Full-Day Intro-Diving Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 203 reviews · 8 hours · from $70Our pick

Beginner intro scuba in Okinawa’s Kerama Islands from Naha, with lunch, gear, certified guides, snorkeling stops, hot showers, and photo copies.

“Pick-up bus arrived sharp on time. Went for one snorkeling and two scuba sessions, both of them being incredible (a lot of coral, fishes and 4 turtles). Staff was extra careful with us both on the boat and during the dives. Cold water, hot tea, biscuits and a bento box for each participant were provided. They took a lot of photos during the dives. Boat was clean, equipment was in good condition, we had access to two toilets, two shower rooms and two dressing room. All staff members put in a lot of effort to ensure we had a great experience and no effort was necessary from our side. I…”

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2.Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $46Best value

Scuba intro in Okinawa’s Blue Cave with gear included, fish feeding, and free photo delivery, guided by an English-speaking instructor. Small group.

“100% would recommend, the option for video instead of photos is also 100% worth it. Amazing experience overall, guides were very kind and respectful.”

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3.From Naha Scuba Diving Trip in Kerama(for certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 hours · from $206Top rated

Small-group Kerama Islands day trip from Naha with English-speaking SSI guides, included gear, 2 sessions, and free photos.

“Ryuta was right there waiting to get pickup from my cruise terminal. He explained everything thoroughly to me. It was just the two of us which helped me not feel rushed. We did two dives, and he asked if I wanted to do another for a small fee. I couldn't pass up another dive, so I said yes. Tons of awesome sealife everywhere. A reef shark appeared out of nowhere and we just watched it as it swam around us. Great experience! Great guide!”

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4.Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu Lunch and English guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $250

Okinawa scuba tour from Motobu with 2 boat sessions at Minna and Sesoko, English guide, new gear, and wagyu BBQ lunch with ocean views.

“We had a fantastic beginner’s diving day with Taz. Taz speaks fluent English as well as Japanese which is hard to find in Japan. We were firstly impressed with his newly refurbished dive shop which is extremely cozy and make you feel like home. Most important of all, he offers an exclusive service even though it’s just 2 of us. It makes you feel safe and comfortable especially when you are a first time diver. His 5 star service is down to every little bit. The package is including a BBQ at the end, everything is from local and with high quality such as Ishigaki beef. We are very picky…”

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5.Naha: Full-Day Introductory diving & Snorkeling in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $72

A full day from Naha to the Kerama Islands for an intro scuba session and snorkeling, with lunch, photos, and small-group care.

“This was such a great experience! The main tour guide (I think her name was Noah) was literally one of the best tour guides I have ever had. Super passionate about her job and just so welcoming. The scuba diving was great and so was the snorkeling. There was a lot of time spent in the water so that was extra fun!”

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6.Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $129

Naha to the Kerama Islands for a C-card scuba day with warm winter boat gear, plus seasonal whale watching, mochi pounding on Jan 1, and shaved ice.

“The whole trip was amazing. Firstly there will be direct transport from ur hotel in Naha to the port. The coaches are so nice and friendly, there was shaved ice after lunch. My diving coaches was so patient and the view under the sea was stunning, discovered many sea animals. Other divers/ snorkelers were nice as well, I solo travelled and didn’t feel left out at all. Highly recommended”

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