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Japanese Garden

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 especies 29 colaboradores

Japanese Garden near Ko Nang Yuan offers year-round diving in Thailand's Gulf with diverse marine life and accessible conditions for explorers.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.2 kn
Olas
0.32 m
Agua
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WNW (31%)
Now: SW (219°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.28m

Próxima: Baja a las 05:00 (+0.28m)

+1.5 m+0.2 m
▼ 05:00 · +0.28m ▲ 15:00 · +1.48m ▼ 06:00 · +0.3m ▲ 16:00 · +1.46m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.75 · mod Aire PM2.52 · good 06:10 18:19
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 14.5 0.5 6 10mm
09-20 8.9 0.28 6 11mm
09-21 7.1 0.08 4 4mm
09-22 6.7 0.1 9 8mm
09-23 11.5 0.2 8 9mm
09-24 12.5 0.32 3 0mm
09-25 12.3 0.58 4 12mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Japanese Garden is a dive site near Ko Nang Yuan in Thailand's Gulf of Thailand. The site draws its name from the intricate coral formations that resemble a meticulously landscaped garden. Year-round accessibility makes it a reliable choice for divers planning trips to the region at almost any time. The site supports a variety of marine species, with 12 documented species observations available to help you understand what you might encounter underwater. The area is not protected under marine preserve status, which affects access and use policies. Specific depth, visibility, and water temperature data are not currently available, so checking with local dive operators before your visit is essential for planning. Coral health in this region is on watch status due to bleaching concerns. Divers should follow responsible practices—avoid touching corals, maintain buoyancy control, and minimize bottom contact. Community-generated video content (3 documented videos) offers real-world perspectives on conditions and marine life at the site. Japanese Garden suits divers looking for a scenic reef experience with natural coral architecture. Local knowledge and recent site reports are your best tools for understanding current conditions, suitable entry points, and what to expect on a given day.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B/C · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 10385km · ~2389kg · €43

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 12h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

What's the best time to dive Japanese Garden?

The site is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip almost any month. Check local forecasts and with nearby dive operators for seasonal weather and sea conditions before booking.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't currently documented. Contact local operators near Ko Nang Yuan for accurate information on depth range, current strength, and suitable experience levels.

What marine life will I see?

The site has 12 documented species observations. Community videos and local dive logs provide the best insight into which fish, corals, and creatures are regularly spotted. Expect reef fish and coral formations.

Do I need permits or special access?

The site is not within a marine protected area, so standard diving access applies. Always verify current regulations with local operators and check if any temporary closures or restrictions are in effect.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

French Kiss Divers - Sairee

2.8 km
4.9 (723 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 49+ times this month
Teléfono: +66 64 127 6082
Horario: Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

French Kiss Divers - Sairee

2.8 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: 077 456 725
Horario: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00

New Way Diving

2.8 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +66 77 456 527
Horario: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00

Rainbow Fish Divers

3.4 km
4.9 (606 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 30+ times this month
Teléfono: +49 160 1606226
Horario: Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Freedive Koh Tao

3.5 km
Centro de buceo

U&I Diving

3.9 km
4.9 (33 reviews)
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 54+ times this month
Teléfono: +66901646550
Horario: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

67 registros · 37 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Hemitrygon bennettii

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 mar 2026
×1registros

Elysia pusilla

ウチワミドリガイ
Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 may 2021
×1registros
Profundidad:
9 m

Elysia aowthai

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 nov 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
8 m

Caloria indica

ヒブサミノウミウシ
Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 ago 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
10 m

Hypselodoris tryoni

マダライロウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Phyllidiella nigra

クロイボウミウシ
Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Phyllidia ocellata

キイロイボウミウシ
Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Coryphellina lotos

ロータスミノウミウシ
Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Phyllidia elegans

ツノキイボウミウシ
Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Jorunna funebris

ブチウミウシ
Gastropoda · Discodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
12 m

Dermatobranchus

Gastropoda · Arminidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 jun 2018
×1registros

Costasiella paweli

クサイロモウミウシ
Gastropoda · Costasiellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 may 2018
×1registros
Profundidad:
8 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Koh Tao, dive on japanese garden, white rock 2019

unknownchanal

Thailand Adventure: Koh Tao Dive #1 (Japanese Gardens)

the adventures of DREWCIFER
💬 1 top comments
  • I love the giant clam, trigger fish, porcupine fish, all those damsels (yes I think they were damsels) I think the other school of little fish might have been blue chromis but was hard to see. And really good visibility!

    @RicardoSanDiego1 · 👍 1

Snorkeling at Japanese Garden, Nang Yuan Island, Koh Tao, Thailand

Rachel Chen
wind peaks Jul-Dec-Jun, calmest Mar-Oct-Apr, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Red Rock Thailand Buceo
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Red Rock

Red Rock near Ko Nang Yuan delivers year-round diving in Thailand's Gulf with healthy coral and reliable marine life encounters.

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