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. Some two decades of teaching diving courses in the United States, 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. Tokoku offers fun dives but not certification courses to English speakers. 538-1 Uehara, 907-1541. 0980/85-6005. From ¥4,000 for snorkeling, from ¥12,500 for diving (full gear rental ¥5,000).

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