The 15 Best Scuba Diving Trips in Japan

Naha, Okinawa: Kerama Islands Full-Day Intro-Diving Trip - What the boat adds to the day

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

Review of Naha’s Kerama Islands intro scuba trip, with clear reefs, snorkeling, lunch, pickup, boat facilities, safety advice, and value.

“This was the best day trip ever!! I was a little nervous about scuba diving for the first time, but it was organized so well and my guide Doa could not have been better! I felt so confident and safe and loved it! We even got to see two sea turtles that were so beautiful! Even just snorkeling I got to see so many cool fish and the colorful reefs. The guides also pointed out fish and explained what they were, which was so nice! The three stops were stunning and not crowded at all, so it was great to explore. Our guide Doa was absolutely amazing and had so…”

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Okinawa:Naha:Kerama Island Experience １Dive and Snorkeling

2.Okinawa:Naha:Kerama Island Experience １Dive and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · from $100

Review of Okinawa’s Kerama Island tour with one trial underwater session, snorkeling at three spots, whale watching, lunch, and practical tips.

“It's an awesome tour - everything went smoothly. Our diving guide was great. My wife got scared at the first diving spot but he made sure she is ok and he took away her fear, so she took the dive at the second spot without problem. We ordered the lunch - which was also tasty.”

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

3.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

Explore Okinawa’s Blue Cave with gear, fish feeding, instruction, and free underwater images, with a nearby beach option when seas turn rough.

“It was a Great Experience. Enjoyed every single bit of it. Definitely a must do when coming to Okinawa!!!”

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

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

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

Review of SEAKERS’ Naha trip to Kerama National Park, with two boat descents, gear, transfers, photos, and practical booking advice.

“Our day of diving in Okinawa yesterday was amazing and our Guide Utah (unknown spelling) was accommodating, extremely knowledgeable, and very pleasant. He made my wife and I feel welcomed, safe, and relaxed. Our three dives in crystal clear water was the highlight of our trip. The coral reef was beautifully colorful and teaming with marine life. Highly recommend.”

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Blue Cave Introductory Dive–Private Guide, Boat Tour&Free Photos

5.Blue Cave Introductory Dive–Private Guide, Boat Tour&Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $57

Review of Okinawa’s Blue Cave introductory scuba tour, with a private guide, short boat ride, free photos, facilities, pricing, and practical tips.

“It was like an attraction in a theme park. Very easy for a first time you don't even swim by your self. Staff carry you around and take pictures of you in different spot”

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EDOCCO Tea House–A Quick Dive into Japanese Traditional Culture

6.EDOCCO Tea House–A Quick Dive into Japanese Traditional Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $72

Review of EDOCCO Tea House in Tokyo, with matcha, dance, kimono, calligraphy, origami, price, timing, and booking advice.

“Amazing!! A really excellent experience and I’m super glad I went! The geisha dance was gorgeous and the parts with the tea and arts were very informative and authentic! Really excellent cultural experience and would recommend to anyone visiting for sure”

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Okinawa: Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu Lunch and English guide

7.Okinawa: Scuba Diving Tour with Wagyu Lunch and English guide

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

Explore Okinawa’s clear northern waters, enjoy two boat-based scuba sessions, and finish with Motobu wagyu barbecue and ocean views.

“Highly recommend if you enjoy scuba. Toshi was a very kind and excellent guide. We had a lot of fun.”

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Deep Dive: Osaka Food Markets from Local to Luxurious!

8.Deep Dive: Osaka Food Markets from Local to Luxurious!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $91

Explore Osaka’s food culture from depachika halls to Korea Town and Kuromon Market, with expert guidance, local context, and plenty of walking.

“What a wonderful introduction to Osaka. Thomas was knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic about Japan and the markets and food of Osaka. We toured a range of food markets from local, Korean and more touristy markets. Thomas went out of his way to tailor our adventure for our children who were interested in moochi and gaming!!”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $72

Explore Kerama Islands National Marine Park from Naha with a first scuba session, snorkeling, lunch, gear, guides, and clear-water reefs.

“Bad experience with this company. No customer service and no communication. We were waiting for our transfers from our hotel to the port. No show. We reached out to the tour operator again by phone and were told that our trip got cancRead more”

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Okinawa: Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required

10.Okinawa: Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required

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

Review of Okinawa’s Kerama Islands scuba tour from Naha, with three guided outings, equipment, whale season, pickup, costs, and practical tips.

“The boat is overcrowded and the dive master didn’t follow diving protocols. Barely briefed us on the dive sites and the diving safety precautions. Equipments are worn out. Requested to replace my BCD after the first dive due to the inflator but was denied. My booties were totally torn . Divemaster has minimal command of English . 3 dives were disappointing. Nothing much seen. Just one small turtle.”

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Okinawa: Discover SCUBA Diving 2 Dives at Minna, Sesoko or Motobu

11.Okinawa: Discover SCUBA Diving 2 Dives at Minna, Sesoko or Motobu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $157

Review of Okinawa’s two-session beginner scuba trip from Motobu, with small groups, photos, snacks, safety notes, price, and booking advice.

“I strongly advise against this dive shop due to a highly discriminatory and unprofessional experience. Although two of us are experienced divers, the instructor barred us from continuing after the trial, citing our air consumption. His teaching stRead more”

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Okinawa:Kerama Islands experience Diving/Snorkeling/WhaleWatching

12.Okinawa:Kerama Islands experience Diving/Snorkeling/WhaleWatching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $96

Explore Okinawa’s Kerama Islands by scuba and snorkel, with sea turtles, coral reefs, whale season, hotel pickup, and careful beginner support.

“I would choose another tour, but I can’t compare to other Japanese tours. I’ve been on many dive and snorkeling boats in the past, and they were a lot better. Lacks a lot of boat safety, instruction, information in general. In my experience I’d give this tour a solid C. It was fine.”

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Tokyo Ikebukuro Evening Tour Dive into Japanese culture

13.Tokyo Ikebukuro Evening Tour Dive into Japanese culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $129

Review of Tokyo’s Ikebukuro evening tour, with IKEBUS, ninja training, a tattoo-friendly bath, and Japanese sake tasting.

“First, we went to ninja place which we can train to be a ninja, really fun”

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Let’s enjoy Scuba diving in Izu Peninsula for certificate Diver

14.Let’s enjoy Scuba diving in Izu Peninsula for certificate Diver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $457

Explore a private scuba session at Izu Oceanic Park with two tanks, lunch, English support, rich marine life, and flexible sea conditions.

“The three of us, mum and two teenagers, had the most amazing time with Morita, Dream Dive. None of us had much experience but Morita was very calm, patient and clear. He spotted so many wonderful things for us to see and even took some photos while we dived. Read more”

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Scuba diving in Yakushima! (Guided Fun Diving for Licensed Guests)

15.Scuba diving in Yakushima! (Guided Fun Diving for Licensed Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $121

Review of Yakushima scuba outings at Isso, with boat logistics, reef life, guide quality, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.

“I had a fabulous fun diving experience with Harazaki san. He is very professional and the equipment was well maintained. He doesn't speak much English but it was easy to understand what he was saying with the help of Google translate and Read more”

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