Sakieda Maze - Ishigaki & Yaeyama

Sakieda Maze is one of those spots that just feels good, even on a day when the deeper reefs are a bit bouncy. Dropping down to a shallow 16 meters, you're immediately enveloped in a labyrinth of tunnels and swim-throughs, all bathed in this incredible filtered light. It’s a bit like an underwater cathedral, honestly. We’ve found ourselves just hovering, watching the light play on the walls, with the occasional school of glassfish shimmering past. It's a proper beginner-friendly cave dive, no tricky navigation, just pure exploration. Ideal for an easy second dive or for getting comfortable with overhead environments.

Location
Ishigaki & Yaeyama, Japan, East Asia
Coordinates
24.453900, 124.094900
Type
cave
Maximum Depth
16m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: 沖縄県漁業調整規則第37条表第2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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