Location

Okinawa is Japan's southernmost prefecture, and consists of hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands in a chain over 1,000 km long, which extends southwest from Kyūshū (the southwesternmost of Japan's main four islands) to Taiwan. Okinawa's capital, Naha, is located in the southern part of the largest and most populous island, Okinawa Island, which is approximately half-way between Kyūshū and Taiwan.

Located in Chatan Town, we are 30 minutes north of Naha and only 30 seconds away from great diving locations. Chatan is a mecca for diving in Okinawa with such dive sites at Sunabe Seawall, Mizugama steps, and California Side. There is also great shopping, many upscale restaurants, a night flea market (weekends only), and an amusement park in the area.

From Naha take route 58 north for about 20km. Turn left at restaurant American American after Mos Burger. Next, turn right at the second set of lights and follow the road about 100m. We are directly opposite the Elementary School. Look for the big blue sign!

See the Reef Encounters shop on google maps.

Whats Hot!!!!!

NEW BOAT HAS ARRIVED!!!

Our new boat has already starting doing its daily trips out to the Kermas and surrounding islands. Book your seats now for some awesome dives!!

We have Moved!!!

We have moved to our new shop and offices. We are located just 400meters south of the old shop. We have a larger shop, office and classroom. Due to the move we have been behind on email and stuff so please be sure to call for any reservations or other problems.

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 summer season is kicking off and classes are filling quickly. Remember we have day, evening and weekend schedules available. Classes can be taught in English or Japanese.

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

reservations@reefencounters.org