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Amami guide with timing and beginner-diving context.
Boat access, clear water, and a standout coral head make this a beginner-friendly reef dive; careful buoyancy matters around sand and weather shifts.
About Buddha Coral
Buddha Coral is a boat-accessed coral head off Amami Oshima, with a huge Buddha-shaped coral formation rising from white sand and a shallow-to-moderate profile that suits beginner scuba diving. The site is known for clear water, a calm tropical feel, and a long list of reef fish around the coral and across the sand. It is a good slow-look site rather than a fast current dive, with the main challenge being care around sand and visibility after rain.
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Research Estimate At Buddha Coral
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Buddha Coral?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Buddha Coral Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m+
Depth Note
Depth is described as about 16 m.
Best Season
July and August are a strong overall window.
Typical Conditions
Warm, clear water with a standout coral head, shallow-to-moderate depth, and better conditions away from rainy weather.
Safety & Access At Buddha Coral
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the white sand because it clouds easily, and avoid the site on poor-visibility days if possible.
Access Restrictions
Use the boat transfer and local operator route to reach the site.
Legal Notes
Follow the local dive-boat and park guidance for Amami Oshima waters.
Local Intel For Buddha Coral
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow-to-moderate coral-head dive with a clear focal feature, best for relaxed buoyancy control and slow fish watching.
Freediving
Not the primary use case; the main coral feature is better experienced on scuba.
Snorkeling
Not the main fit for snorkeling, since the standout coral feature sits below comfortable surface viewing depth.
Wildlife at Buddha Coral
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Buddha Coral
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Buddha Coral
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
