

Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Sakuraguchi is a reef site located 2300 metres offshore in the Kabira Area of Ishigaki Island. Suitable for beginners, the site features a reef structure at depths between 5 and 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen without warning, requiring divers to remain alert. Species recorded around this area include coral grouper, wrasses, bird wrasse, orangestripe triggerfish, blackback anemonefish, ocellaris anemonefish, rock cod, lined bristletooth, rabbitfish, and snails. Divers should exercise caution regarding jellyfish and consider wearing a full wetsuit or dive skin for protection.
24.32690, 124.17030
Check current conditions with your boat operator before descending, as currents can strengthen without warning despite the site's beginner rating. Jellyfish are a known hazard here, so a full wetsuit or dive skin is worth wearing even in the warmer months when water temperatures reach 30 degrees Celsius.
The shop is about a 10-minute drive from the city center, diagonally across from the ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include coral grouper, wrasses, bird wrasse, orangestripe triggerfish, blackback anemonefish, ocellaris anemonefish, rock cod, lined bristletooth, rabbitfish, and snails.
Yes, the site is rated for beginners, though divers should remain aware that currents can strengthen without warning.
The site depth ranges from 5 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Sakuraguchi is a boat-only dive site located 2300 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards include jellyfish and the potential for strong currents. It is recommended to wear a full wetsuit or dive skin and check current conditions with your boat operator.
Diving at Sakuraguchi in Ishigaki requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sakuraguchi in Ishigaki. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sakuraguchi in Ishigaki are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sakuraguchi in Ishigaki typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sakuraguchi in Ishigaki typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.