This dive site, Tokashiki Lighthouse, is located under the lighthouse in Abaren on Tokashiki Island, Okinawa, Japan. It is renowned for its dynamic topography, featuring exciting drop-offs, intriguing caves, and exceptionally clear waters. Navigation typically involves following the root base past a small rock to a crevasse, revealing hidden gems and an immersive underwater experience.
The vibrant marine ecosystem hosts an array of life, including majestic green turtles and impressive schools of snapping turtles. Divers can also encounter a variety of reef fish, red lionfish, and discover exquisite blue-spotted coral, kokuhan arabesque, and expansive table corals, alongside other diverse soft corals.
The site is suitable for intermediate divers, and beginners can enjoy it during calm conditions due to its moderate maximum depth of 14 meters and average depth of 7 meters. Its clear waters make it an excellent choice for both scuba diving and freediving, offering stunning visuals of its diverse corals and abundant marine inhabitants throughout the year.
