Top 7 Reefs in Okinawa-honto, Okinawa Prefecture

January 19, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best top things to do in Okinawa-honto, Japan including USS Emmons, Sunabe No.1, Manza Dream Hole, Sesoko Labyrinth, Minna Cable, Touaka, Beach 51.
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1. USS Emmons

Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun 905-0428 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
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0%
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

USS Emmons

The American sunken naval vessel, USS Emmons, found north of Kourijima, which is located north of Okinawa main island, makes up the diving spot of this area. The vessel was found and reported by local divers in February 2001. This location has the potential to become one of the best diving spots in the world.

Reviewed By Nomad_1G - Brisbane, Australia

The wreck hauntingly sits a fair way down on its starboard side amongst a large debris field. Unlike a lot of wrecks I’ve dived on, this one has little coral formed on it. There is a reasonable amount of marine life but the attraction is the wreck itself. We did two dives, the first stern to midship, the second from now to midship. The visibility was good but the surface conditions tough with large swells. We thoroughly enjoyed the dives on this beautiful piece of maritime history.

2. Sunabe No.1

Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun 904-0113 Okinawa Prefecture http://www.divingisland.okinawa/en/spot/30/
Excellent
41%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
12%
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1%
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Sunabe No.1

Try your hand at beach diving here, suitable for a wide range of divers from absolute beginners to fun dives for experienced divers. The red, yellow, and purple alcyonacea (or soft corals) that paint the ocean a beautiful color is reminiscent of a flower garden and is a must-see of this area. You can also see a large number of the popular clownfish.

3. Manza Dream Hole

Onna-son, Kunigami-gun 904-0493 Okinawa Prefecture http://www.owd.jp/top/manza-dream-hole/
Excellent
52%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Manza Dream Hole

The Manza Dream Hole is one of Okinawa main island’s most famous cave diving spots. As you drop vertically down 25 meters into a pitch black hole and emerge from a horizontal cave passage, you will see a large school of sweepers crowding around the exit glowing in a beautiful blue. Even in the darkness, you can still see various creatures such as the soldierfish and noble file clams.

4. Sesoko Labyrinth

Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun 905-0227 Okinawa Prefecture http://www.divingisland.okinawa/en/spot/56/
Excellent
29%
Good
71%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Sesoko Labyrinth

This is a popular spot located on the western side of Sesoko island. Many complex crevasses run across the ground. In the crevasses, you can find several types of fish such as the Ryukyu sweeper and soldierfish. You can also savor the magical and dazzling scenery when sun rays stream in.

5. Minna Cable

Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun 905-0227 Okinawa Prefecture http://www.divingisland.okinawa/en/spot/65/
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Minna Cable

Minnajima is a small island located offshore Motobu Peninsula, stretching 1.5 kilometers northwest in the shape of a crescent moon. From the skies, it looks like a croissant, and hence it’s also referred to as Croissant Island. This area has an abundance of nature that remains untouched, with submarine cable laid out beneath the seabed made up of pure white sand.

6. Touaka

Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun 905-0227 Okinawa Prefecture http://www.divingisland.okinawa/en/spot/61/

Touaka is located between the main island of Okinawa and Sesoko island. Its name is derived from the Japanese name of saddleback clownfish, which can be spotted near the buoy. In the south is a large fish reef where several types of underwater creatures live. Due to the sandy seabed, many types of gobies can be observed. Where you have to go 30 meters deep to catch the white-ray and black-ray.

7. Beach 51

715 Maeda Beach51, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun 904-0417 Okinawa Prefecture

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