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Official Kayama Island page noting park status, coral reef habitat, and tour-only access.
Three Rocks
Kayama Island reef with three rocks, coral, and macro life.
Scuba Diving15m - 25m
Reef
Local operator required
Boat access is handled through local Yaeyama tour operators.
Boat-access Yaeyama reef for macro hunting, coral structure, and occasional manta surprises on a laid-back island day.
About Three Rocks
Three Rocks is a Yaeyama reef site at Kayama Island with three coral-covered pillars, a sandy base, and bright fish life around the rocks. It suits relaxed boat diving for divers who like close reef structure and macro hunting, with occasional manta rays adding a bigger-animal wildcard on good days. Planning is mostly about the boat tour and the sea state rather than any technical dive demand.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the coral heads and watch your spacing when the site is busy with tour boats.
Access Restrictions
Boat/tour access only; Kayama Island has no regular ferry service.
Legal Notes
Kayama Island sits inside Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park; follow tour and park guidance.
Where Is Three Rocks?
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Local Intel For Three Rocks
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed reef profile with room for macro hunting, but keep buoyancy tight over the coral heads.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the site is better suited to guided scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible around Kayama Island, but Three Rocks itself is primarily a scuba stop.
Wildlife at Three Rocks
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Three Rocks
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility15m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
