Smile Fish Diving Service
スマイルフィッシュ ダイビングサービス24°26′ N 123°47′ EDiveIriomote-jimaEnglish spoken
Smile Fish Diving Service in Uehara runs boat dives and snorkelling on Iriomote's north coast and Barasu reefs, with English-speaking instructors on staff and two fun dives for ¥15,000 in 2026.
Smile Fish says it keeps English-speaking instructors on staff year-round, which makes it the easy pick on Iriomote for divers who don't speak Japanese. The boat reaches the Barasu sites in about 10 minutes from the north coast. The shop's own site guide singles out the coral at Barasu SP, where the reef starts at 3 metres and the damselfish are thick.
The shop picks up from Uehara Port, and day-trippers from Ishigaki can dive with them. Next door, the owners run the Terrace Iriomotejima condominium, which opened in 2018. Full rental gear costs ¥6,000 a day on fun dives, and a boat lunch is ¥800.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun dives, two boat dives2026 price including tax, tanks and weights. One dive on an arrival day ¥10,000. Full rental gear ¥6,000; boat lunch ¥800. | ¥15,000 / person | 9:00–15:00 | Year-round |
| Discover scuba, half day2026 price with all gear. The full-day version with two dives and lunch costs ¥25,000. | ¥17,000 / person | About 3 hr, 9:00–12:00 or 13:00–16:00 | Year-round |
| Snorkelling, half day2026 price with gear. Full day with lunch ¥15,000. | ¥9,000 / person | About 3 hr | Year-round |
FAQ
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Is there an English-speaking dive shop on Iriomote?
Yes. Smile Fish Diving Service in Uehara says it has English-speaking instructors on staff all year. Two boat fun dives cost ¥15,000 in 2026, and a half-day discover scuba costs ¥17,000.
Can you dive Iriomote as a day trip from Ishigaki?
Yes. Smile Fish Diving Service accepts day-trippers from Ishigaki and picks up at Uehara Port. Its two-dive day runs from 9:00 to 15:00.
How much does Smile Fish Diving Service charge?
Smile Fish Diving Service lists Snorkelling, half day from ¥9,000 per person (About 3 hr).
Does Smile Fish Diving Service speak English?
Yes. Smile Fish Diving Service works in Japanese and English.
Is Smile Fish Diving Service open in winter?
Smile Fish Diving Service: Smile Fish says it dives every day of the year. Expect water around 21–23 °C from December to March, and on strong north-wind days ask the shop the evening before which sites it plans to run.
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