Hanazawa Drop - Ishigaki & Yaeyama

Hanazawa Drop, near Ishigaki, is a solid entry-level wall dive, perfect for those getting comfortable with a bit of vertical exploration. The wall itself starts quite shallow, around 5m, and drops gently to about 16m, making it easy to manage your depth. We often see schools of cardinalfish hugging the overhangs here, and the cracks in the wall are home to moray eels peering out. It’s a relaxed dive, usually with minimal current, and a good spot to practice buoyancy control while enjoying some interesting rock formations.

Location
Ishigaki & Yaeyama, Japan, East Asia
Coordinates
24.461500, 124.202500
Type
wall
Maximum Depth
16m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: 沖縄県漁業調整規則第37条表第1号

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Marine Life in Ishigaki & Yaeyama

Home to 442 recorded species including 289 reef fish, 119 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 6 sea cucumbers, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 crabs & lobsters.

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