Cave point with light shafts, cracks and best conditions on sunny mornings / higher tide.
Japan · Ishigaki and Iriomote
Under The Okganzaki Lighthouse is a boat dive with maze-like lava terrain.
Under The Okganzaki Lighthouse is a boat dive with maze-like lava terrain.
Under The Okganzaki Lighthouse is a boat-access topography dive on Ishigaki's west coast, where lava ledges, arches and narrow cracks turn the reef into a natural maze. Light shafts through the holes and cave-like sections give the dive its shape, while schools of fish move along the reef edge. It is best in settled weather, especially on sunny mornings and around higher tide when the structure reads clearly. Expect guided boat logistics rather than any shore entry.
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Safety Notes
Arches and narrow cracks require overhead-environment awareness, and current can build on some lines. Stay within training and guide direction.
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Scuba Diving
A topography-first dive with arches, cracks and cave-like sections. Keep steady buoyancy and use the guide's line choice if the water starts moving.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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