

Best for beginner divers, 2-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Yamada Coral Farm features a combination of natural reef and artificial structures at depths ranging from 2 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. This site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and visibility between 20 and 30 metres. Divers can observe hard coral growth and various reef fish. Due to the presence of sharp coral and rocks, maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with the reef. Access is by boat only. Facilities at the departure point include parking, toilets, and showers. Species recorded around this area include nudibranchs, lionfish, octopus, moray eels, cuttlefish, angelfish, wrasses, clams, butterflyfish, anemonefish, parrotfish, trumpetfish, and mushroom corals.
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Keep a close eye on where you place your hands and knees throughout the dive, as the sharp coral and rocks can catch you out when you are focused on spotting well-camouflaged fish like the southern scorpionfish. The site is boat access only, and facilities at the departure point include parking, toilets, and showers, so you can rinse off and head out without rushing.
Located in Onna Village, about halfway between Moon Beach and the Blue Cave at Maeda Misaki. Accessible by bus No 120 from Naha or by driving along road 58.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include nudibranchs, lionfish, octopus, moray eels, cuttlefish, angelfish, wrasses, clams, butterflyfish, anemonefish, parrotfish, trumpetfish, and mushroom corals.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the manageable depth range and mild currents.
The site ranges from 2 to 20 metres deep, with an average depth of 8 metres.
This site is boat access only.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and boat access is required to reach the reef.
Diving at Yamada Coral farm in Onna Village requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Yamada Coral farm in Onna Village. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Yamada Coral farm in Onna Village 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.
Yamada Coral farm in Onna Village typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Yamada Coral farm in Onna Village typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.