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Mermaid's Grotto

Okinawa, Japan
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Shallow shore dive with unique rock formations and channel entry.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique experience starting with a short walk through wooded terrain leading to an open beach showcasing impressive rock formations above the water. Entry is possible directly into the ocean, but the recommended access point is a channel that has been cut out – easily navigable with fins and suitable for reaching deeper areas. Divers should anticipate needing to exit at a different location and return via foot as parking on the road is limited. Located in Onna, this site is classified as a level 5 dive (easy to moderate difficulty).

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

turtlecoral reefshore divebeginner friendlycavernswim-throughwide angle

Marine Life

Sea turtleAngelfishOctopusClownfishButterflyfishHard corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Requires a walk over terrain and navigation through a channel, with potentially separate exit point.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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