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Iriomote area guide mentioning Kanokawa Nakanose cleaning stations and manta season.
Kanokawa Nakanose
Calm-current manta and coral site near southern Iriomote.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediateUp to 30m
Reef
Plan Kanokawa Nakanose as a boat dive near southern Iriomote: calm current, coral gardens, and strong seasonal wildlife from winter manta rays to summer schooling fish.
About Kanokawa Nakanose
Kanokawa Nakanose is a calm-current reef area near southern Iriomote Island. The dive combines lush coral gardens, including thistle corals, with seasonal wildlife shifts that move from winter manta encounters to summer schooling fish and pelagic visitors. It is best approached as a boat dive where current windows and steady pacing matter more than rushing the reef.
Safety & Access
Safety Notes
Confirm the boat plan and current window before entering. The site is known for calm current, but marine traffic and sea state can still change the feel of the dive.
Where Is Kanokawa Nakanose?
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Local Intel For Kanokawa Nakanose
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba depth is reported up to 30 m, with calm-current conditions.
Wildlife at Kanokawa Nakanose
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Kanokawa Nakanose
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
