DIVING SHOP POLARIS

Diving Shop Polaris takes its name from the North Star — steady and unwavering — and that spirit runs through everything the centre does on Ishigaki island. Its mission is to share the ocean of Yaeyama, the southernmost part of Okinawa Prefecture, and to let every diver explore the sea at their own pace, in the way that suits them best.

Courses and diving on Ishigaki

As a PADI Resort with three PADI Instructors, Polaris is set up to guide divers through PADI scuba diving, whether you're building confidence or logging familiar waters. A dive boat carries you out to the sites, while Nitrox and on-site equipment sales keep you geared up, and parking makes arrivals easy.

The waters here reward curiosity: divers can encounter sharks, whales, turtles and ocean fish among the marine life around Ishigaki. With guiding offered in Japanese, Polaris suits anyone who wants an unhurried, personal introduction to the Yaeyama seas — and the pleasure of new discoveries beneath the surface.