

Best for beginner divers, 8-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Minna Popeye is a reef site located off Tokashiki Island, Japan, accessible only by boat. The site features depths ranging from 8 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, and divers should be prepared for mild to moderate currents. The reef structure provides a habitat for various marine life, including anemones, garden eels, moray eels, shrimps, crabs, clownfish, lionfish, stingrays, goatfish, and triggerfish. Water temperatures fluctuate between 22 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should remain aware of their surroundings to avoid contact with potentially dangerous marine life and monitor their position in the current.
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Give lionfish and triggerfish plenty of space, as both can be aggressive when approached too closely, and stingrays should never be touched or cornered. Toilet facilities are available, but the site is boat-access only, so confirm all your equipment is ready before you leave shore.
Boat access via speedboat or local dive boats.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers may encounter garden eels, moray eels, shrimps, crabs, clownfish, lionfish, stingrays, goatfish, and triggerfish across the reef.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers must be comfortable managing moderate currents.
The site ranges from 8 to 20 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Minna Popeye is a boat-access only site; ensure all equipment is prepared before departing from the shore.
Divers should maintain distance from lionfish and triggerfish, which can be aggressive, and avoid touching or cornering stingrays. Additionally, monitor your depth and position due to moderate currents.
Diving at Minna Popeye in Motobu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Minna Popeye in Motobu. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
Minna Popeye in Motobu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Minna Popeye in Motobu typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.