[Explore Okinawa Ocean]

Including “Manta scramble,” Kawahira district of Ishigaki Island has the best diving/snorkeling spots. Makoto Sonoda, who is a president of Yaeyama Diving Association, and Ryo Shinya, who is a diving instructor, introduce the allure of snorkeling in Ishigaki Island.

[Locations]
-Kabira Bay
One of the world’s best manta ray viewing spots. Surrounded by coral reef, Ishigaki Island is shaped uniquely and is like a treasure box filled with a variety of coral and rare creatures. The magnificent sight of manta rays swimming with their wings spread wide is nature itself and a beautiful view that can’t be described in words.

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