Plongée à Ogasawara (Bonin Islands) — Japan

Ogasawara is a UNESCO World Heritage archipelago 1,000 km south of Tokyo, reachable only by a 24-hour ferry that runs weekly. The isolation has preserved extraordinary marine life including wild dolphin pods, sand tiger shark caves, and winter humpback whale calving grounds. It's Japan's most remote diving destination and feels like a different planet.

Score
69.0
Visibilité
25–50m
Température
20–28°C
Meilleurs mois
May, June, July
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Ogasawara (Bonin Islands)
JapanPacific Ocean
69.0

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27.0975°N

142.2186°E

Ogasawara is a UNESCO World Heritage archipelago 1,000 km south of Tokyo, reachable only by a 24-hour ferry that runs weekly. The isolation has preserved extraordinary marine life including wild dolphin pods, sand tiger shark caves, and winter humpback whale calving grounds. It's Japan's most remote diving destination and feels like a different planet.

Japan's Galápagos — UNESCO Deep Blue

Visibility25–50 m
Temperature20–28°C
Max Depth50 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$140
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML82.0CH72.0VIS85.0SV65.0TMP72.0DA70.0OP75.0TS65.0GT25.0VAL55.0CRD90.0SP72.0

Marine Life

82.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
78
Megafauna Encounters
90
Reef Fish Abundance
72
Macro Life
65
Endemic Species
85
Marine Life Diversity
82.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
85.0
Dive Site Variety
65.0
Water Temperature
72.0
Depth & Access
70.0
Operator Quality
75.0
Topside Experience
65.0
Getting There
25.0
Value & Cost
55.0
Crowding
90.0
Social Proof
72.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

dolphin swimmingWWII historical sitesstar gazinghiking

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • WWII bunkers and tunnels
  • Ogasawara Visitor Center

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber1000 km — Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hyperbaric Center
Nearest Hospital2 km

Small clinic on Chichijima; serious cases require emergency air evacuation to Tokyo (1,000 km) — DAN Japan mandatory

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Fisheye Ogasawara

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