Operator page with all-year snorkel and dive options at Toya Fishing Port.
Netted whale-shark encounter off Yomitan.
Netted whale-shark encounter off Yomitan.
Whale Shark Point near Miyakoya Port in Yomitan is a managed whale-shark encounter inside a secure netted sea enclosure. The setup is built for calm, close-range viewing, with snorkeling and scuba options for beginners through certified divers. The experience is more about predictable logistics, steady animal encounters, and a low-stress marine highlight than about natural reef terrain.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 16m
Depth Note
The enclosure is described as starting in just a couple of meters and running to about 16m.
Best Season
Year-round; the site is designed as a consistent all-season encounter.
Typical Conditions
Calm, controlled, close-quarters viewing in a netted enclosure with short port logistics and little weather sensitivity.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Conditions are described as calm year-round, and encounters are presented as safe, with very close viewing possible.
Access Restrictions
Advance booking and port meet-up are required; some programs have age, health, and certification rules.
Legal Notes
Stay outside the net enclosure, follow the operator's handling and photography rules, and respect any medical or participation limits.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Programs include fun and experience dives with close approaches to whale sharks.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main format here. The standard options are snorkeling, intro diving, and fun diving for certified divers.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is a core option and works from the surface outside the net, which makes it the easiest way to experience the site.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator page with all-year snorkel and dive options at Toya Fishing Port.
Booking page with port meeting point, facilities, and participation rules.
Field log with a visibility note at Whale Shark Point.
Official Okinawa tourism piece on Yomitan whale-shark diving and the netted area.
Older scuba feature on whale-shark diving in Yomitan and water conditions.
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