Guest Houses

Here are a few budget accomodation spots for those looking for a bit of fellowship and good times with other travelers while on vacation.

Guesthouse Churahama - Located right on the beach, this guesthouse attracts many divers here on vacation. One of the most recognized dive sites in Okinawa - Sunabe No. 1 Point - is right outside your door. Dormitory - 1,500 yen. Private 2,500 yen.

Oyado - This guest house is located in the hills of Chatan, overlooking the ocean and the surrounding town. Nice view and nice extras like free rental moped and bikes. Sorry about the Japanese only webpage - ask us for help with bookings. Dorm rooms - 1,800 yen. Private rooms available.

Hamby Resort - A 5 minute walk to the Flea Market and Araha Beach in Chatan, this guesthouse is super clean and operated by a very friendly staff. Single rooms are available. Free bicycle rentals, free rice and food stuffs, etc. Sorry, no English website available. Contact us for help with bookings. This is our personal favorite about a 20 minute walk from the shop but we pick-up here every morning.

Whats Hot!!!!!

NAUI Tech Comes to Okinawa!!

Reef Encounters will now be offering the full range of NAUI Tech courses for you to further your diving explorations. Classes from Intro to Tech through Trimix Level II and Technical Wreck Penetration will now be part of the regular schedule of classes offered at Reef Encounters.

Get Certified at Reef Encounters!!

The water temp is still warm and classes in the first week of December will be on sale- ask for special pricing for all classes from Dec 1-15th.

Yonaguni Tours

We have tours scheduled for Feb 13th for sharks and Ruins. Or get your group of 5 together and we will shedule a custom tour for you!!! Pricing starts at Y126,000 for three nights up to 8 dives. We have many open dates in January if you are looking to go also.

Also Reef Encounters is hiring instructors and DM's email doug for more info!!!

reservations@reefencounters.org