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Okinawa

Japan's subtropical hub for reefs, caves, whales, and island hopping

Updated Nov 21, 2025 • 9 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Okinawa

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9 sources • Updated Nov 21, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Nov 21, 2025.

Visit Okinawa Japan - Diving and Kerama Islands - Official tourism information on Kerama diving, coral diversity, turtles, and whales.
Visit Okinawa Japan - Whale watching and climate - Seasonal overview of humpback whale watching and winter sea conditions.
National Parks of Japan - Keramashoto National Park - Park rules, wildlife highlights, and notes on prohibited underwater whale watching.
Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau - Typhoon Precautions - Official guidance on typhoon timing, safety, and transport impacts in Okinawa.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

9 sources • Updated Nov 21, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Nov 21, 2025.

Visit Okinawa Japan - Diving and Kerama Islands - Official tourism information on Kerama diving, coral diversity, turtles, and whales.
Visit Okinawa Japan - Whale watching and climate - Seasonal overview of humpback whale watching and winter sea conditions.
National Parks of Japan - Keramashoto National Park - Park rules, wildlife highlights, and notes on prohibited underwater whale watching.
Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau - Typhoon Precautions - Official guidance on typhoon timing, safety, and transport impacts in Okinawa.

- Details of the JPY 100 environmental levies on Kerama visitors and their purpose.

Japan Travel (JNTO) - Okinawa Diving Guide - National level overview of Okinawa's diving areas, seasons, and signature marine life.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium - Information on the Kuroshio Sea tank, whale sharks, manta rays, and research activities.

Enjoying Okinawa Safely - Official Safety Advice - Local safety guidance on jellyfish, venomous marine life, rip currents, and emergency contacts.

DAN Emergency Assistance - 24 hour dive emergency hotline and recommendations for dealing with decompression illness.