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Updated Jun 28, 2025Visibility, parking, limited facilities, popularity, and mixed marine life.
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Ishikiri
Shore-entry macro dive on Okinawa's Motobu Peninsula.
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Settled north-wind days, a shallow sand-and-rubble bottom, and a steep entry make Ishikiri best for shore-savvy divers.
About Ishikiri
Ishikiri is a shore-entry dive on the Motobu Peninsula in north Okinawa, built around sandy stretches, rubble, and scattered rock heads. It comes into its own on settled north-wind days, when the entry is manageable and the site rewards shore-savvy divers with calm-water macro hunting, turtle chances, and plenty of room to work the bottom.
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Research Estimate At Ishikiri
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is Ishikiri?
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Ishikiri Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
The shore start is shallow, with the outer sand-and-rubble area reaching about 20 m.
Best Season
November to March and other north-wind periods.
Typical Conditions
Calm-water windows, manageable visibility, and stronger macro life are most likely when the north wind settles the sea.
Safety & Access At Ishikiri
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Waves
Safety Notes
The shoreline entry has unstable footing and can become difficult with small waves; this site is better suited to divers who are comfortable managing challenging entries and limited support.
Access Restrictions
Steep stairs and weather-sensitive shore access are the main constraints.
Legal Notes
No special permit is described for ordinary shore diving; follow local access and parking rules.
Local Intel For Ishikiri
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a shore-entry macro site with a shallow start, sand-and-rubble bottom, and good winter critter hunting.
Freediving
Possible on calm days over the shallow approach, but the awkward stairs and footing make it a poor casual freedive pick.
Snorkeling
Calm days can work for snorkeling near the shallow approach, but the stairs and uneven footing make it less casual than a standard beach snorkel.
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Wildlife at Ishikiri
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Recent Logged Visits At Ishikiri
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Ishikiri
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Avg. Visibility15m
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Ishikiri Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Ishikiri Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
jsdf-okinawa.com · Dive Directory
Site profile, access, depth, parking, and calm-current baseline.
reorca.jp · Operator
Published Jun 22, 2020Entry difficulty, winter usage, and macro species.
www.fluidlevitation.com · Operator
Steep stairs, usually calm water, observation deck, turtles, and macro life.
www.japan.travel · Official Tourism
Motobu Peninsula shore-entry context and guide recommendation.
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