Local Kerama dive-site guide noting the protected, topographic nature of the Kamiyama South Labyrinth area.
Kamiyama Labyrinth is a shallow topography dive near Naha.
Kamiyama Labyrinth is a shallow topography dive near Naha.
Kamiyama Labyrinth is a boat dive south of Kamiyama Island in the Chibishi / Kerama area, usually reached in about half an hour from Naha. The site is a shallow maze of reef crevices, swim-throughs, and cave-like passages, with light-filled tunnels and a calm enough profile for guided beginner-to-intermediate diving when conditions are right. It is more about moving carefully through the topography than chasing depth or current.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow maze-like reef terrain, about 5-20 m, with V-shaped tunnels and sand-filled cave sections.
Best Season
Year-round, especially calm-weather days
Typical Conditions
Shallow, guided topography diving with weak currents when conditions are calm; beginner to intermediate divers fit best.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Follow the guide closely, keep trim tight to avoid silt, and treat the overhead features as the main hazard.
Legal Notes
Standard Chibishi / Kerama boat-dive rules apply; follow operator instructions and local access guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow maze-like reef terrain with swim-throughs, arches, and cave-like passages; a good introduction to topographic diving.
Freediving
The shallow reef can suit relaxed breath-hold sessions, but the swim-throughs and cave features make this more of a guided scuba site.
Snorkeling
In calm water, surface viewing can work near the shallow reef, but the site's main draw is the underwater maze rather than a pure snorkel run.
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
Local Kerama dive-site guide noting the protected, topographic nature of the Kamiyama South Labyrinth area.
Kerama guide with depth, current, and beginner-to-intermediate framing for Kamiyama Labyrinth.
Okinawa boat-diving page describing the Chibishi islands and the labyrinthine terrain at Kamiyama.
Chibishi Islands guide with wildlife and visibility context for Kamiyama-area boat dives.
Local dive post giving a 15-25 m visibility baseline for the Chibishi islands.
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