Guide page describing Yaene as one of the island's most popular dive spots.
Yaene is a calm beach-entry shore dive with an offshore arch on Hachijojima.
Yaene is a calm beach-entry shore dive with an offshore arch on Hachijojima.
Yaene is a calm bay on Hachijojima’s west coast with easy beach entry and a clear arch offshore. The arch gives the dive a simple focal point, so even short sessions still have a defined route. Green turtles are the headline encounter, while nudibranchs, rock lobsters, sea fans, sea trout, hagfish, filefish, and flathead scorpionfish add macro interest. It is a strong all-levels option when the bay stays settled, and visibility can be excellent.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 16.2m
Depth Note
The arch is described at about 12 m depth, and logged dives have reached the mid-teens.
Best Season
Year-round; summer is especially good for snorkeling.
Typical Conditions
Described as a calm bay.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The arch creates an overhead environment; use appropriate training and maintain safe navigation and buoyancy.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow dive with a notable arch feature at around 12 m.
Snorkeling
Calm bay water and an easy shore approach make Yaene a friendly snorkel option when conditions are settled.
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
Guide page describing Yaene as one of the island's most popular dive spots.
Operator dive-site page with Yaene entry and exit guidance.
Independent dive write-up with visibility and turtle observations.
Community dive log showing a mid-teens maximum depth at Yaene.
Official Hachijojima dive guide with year-round visibility and general marine-life context.
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