Japanese Garden
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About this site
Japanese Garden is a shallow reef dive site located just off Koh Nangyuan, near Koh Tao, Thailand. It is a popular and well-regarded site for beginner divers, offering depths that range from 1 m to 14.5 m (3–45 ft), with a bottom type of reef.
The terrain features beautiful coral formations across a gently shallow reef, making it well suited to relaxed, unhurried dives. The site is also frequented by snorkelers, which can make it busy at times, but the quality of the coral and the abundance of smaller marine life compensate for the crowds.
Japanese Garden is an easy dive suited to beginners and those building confidence in the water. Its shallow profile and calm character make it a natural choice for new divers exploring the Koh Tao area.
Marine life here
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Eastern Triangle ButterflyfishChaetodon baronessaReported here · unconfirmed
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