Ishigaki island is the number-one choice of diving area in Japan.
In the summer, you have a very good chance of seeing a manta ray. From winter through spring, you can see sea slugs and all kinds of young fish! And if you’re keen, you can seek out many other macro-organisms as well.
The clear waters around Ishigaki island and the unique geological formations are also an attractive feature for many divers.
Located between Ishigaki’s neighbor, Taketomi Island, and Iriomote Island is Sekisei Lagoon, which is famous for being the largest lagoon in Japan. On sunny days, the blue color of the water here is absolutely breathtaking. Of the roughly 800 types of coral in the world, half can be found here.
You can enjoy diving year-round at Ishigaki island, so come join us any time!
At NOVA DIVE, we have staff who can communicate fluently in English, so you can rest easy and enjoy your diving experience.
Our flat dive boat can accommodate up to 36 people, and includes showers, toilets, and changing rooms, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the waters of Ishigaki!
Our dives are conducted in small groups accompanied by an instructor, so even first-timers can feel safe diving in the waters of Ishigaki
We provide full-face masks, so try one out!
If you enjoy your diving experience, take the next step and enroll in one our divers’ license course!!
All of our boats depart from Ishigaki Bay. At Ishigaki Bay, you can see manta rays, and you can also easily access other diving spots, such as the eastern side of Iriomote Island, Kohama Island, and Taketomi Island!
At NOVA Dive Resort, we can provide transportation to and from your hotel. All you need to do is ask.
At NOVA Dive Center, we offer all types of PADI courses for all levels, from entry-level divers to professionals.
Get your C-card while enjoying the sights of Ishigaki island!
PADI Rescue Diver Course (RES)
PADI Open Water Diver Course (OWD)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course (AOW)
Emergency First Response Course (EFR)
Type | Time | Price (Tax incl.) |
Tank Weight belt |
Guide | Hotel transportation |
Lunch | Equipment rental |
Educational materials |
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1 trial dive + 1snorkeling | 1 day | \15,000 | ● | ● | - | ● | ||
2 trial dives + 1snorkeling | 1 day | \20,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Type | Time | Price (Tax incl.) |
Tank Weight belt |
Guide | Hotel transportation |
Lunch | Equipment rental |
Educational materials |
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2 boat dives | harfday | \17,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | rental fee | |
3 boat dives | 1 day | \21,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | rental fee |
Type | Time | Number of dives |
Price (Tax incl.) |
Tank Weight belt |
Guide | Hotel transportation |
Lunch | Equipmen rental |
Educational materials | |
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Open Water Diver (※e-learning) |
OWD | 2days | 4 | \50,000 |
● | ● | ● | ● | rental fee | ● |
Advanced Open Water Diver(※e-learning) | AOW | 2 days | 5 | \50,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | rental fee | ● |
Emergency First Response | EFR | 1 day | ― | \ | ● | ● | ||||
Rescue Diver | RED | 2 days | 2 | \ | ● | ● | ● | ● | rental fee | ● |
Type | Time | Number of dives |
Price (Tax not incl.) |
Tank Weight belt |
Guide | Hotel transportation |
Lunch | Equipmen rental |
Educational materials |
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Boat Snorkeling | harf day | ― | 7,000 | ● | - | - | ● | ||
Boat Snorkeling | 1 day | ― | 10,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● |