Uru no Sachi

This dive site, Uru no Sachi, located on Zamami Island in Japan, is celebrated for its stunning pastel coral 'flower garden'. Primarily ideal for beginners, with depths up to 11 meters, it also extends offshore allowing for deeper exploration, reaching a maximum of 17 meters. Access is guide-only, ensuring a safe and well-managed experience. The site is renowned for frequent encounters with sea turtles, offering excellent opportunities for divers to observe these graceful creatures. In addition to the larger marine life, Uru no Sachi hosts a variety of smaller inhabitants, including debassa damselfish and the elusive pygmy seahorses, making it a treat for macro enthusiasts. The vibrant, healthy coral formations form the dominant underwater landscape. Uru no Sachi is suitable for diving throughout the year, with the summer months typically offering the best visibility. Its relatively shallow and vibrant ecosystem makes it perfect for both scuba divers and freedivers. For photographers, the combination of abundant sea turtles, colorful corals, and unique macro subjects like pygmy seahorses provides diverse opportunities for both wide-angle and close-up shots.