Miyakojima is famous for its many tunnels and arches

Miyakojima: A Diver's Oasis

More tropical seas for the enthusiastic diver

Bonnie Waycott   - 1 min read

Living in Tokyo, it's hard to believe that diving is possible. But 3 hours away in Okinawa lies a world of tropical seas, warm temperatures and an array of fish waiting to greet you. Miyakojima, known for its pristine beaches and varied marine life, really is a diver's paradise.

Bonnie Waycott

Bonnie Waycott @bonnie.waycott

I am an avid scuba diver. Born and raised first in the UK, I then moved near Yokohama and spent my childhood summers learning how to snorkel on Sado Island near my mother's home town in Niigata. When not in the water, I love running around the Imperial Palace and exploring Japan's many mountains,...