Iriomote-jima

Diving

Waterman Tours. If burly diving instructor Tokoku-san's beach-bum appearance doesn't immediately inspire confidence, his experienced, skilled instructional manner will win you over in no time. Twenty years teaching diving courses in the U.S., Mexico, New Caledonia, and here on Iriomote give him a sensitivity to people's different learning styles when approaching diving for the first time. His guidance will put you at ease, and his courses through reefs and rocks will thrill you. 538-1 Uehara, Iriomote, 907-1541. 0980/85-6005. from ¥12,000.

Good Outdoor. The best English language skills of all the dive shops on Iriomote, along with a great and very experienced staff make Good Outdoor a terrific choice for first timers. 0980/84-8116. www9.plala.or.jp/g-o-d. From ¥12,000.

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