Japanese Gardens
Thailand / Ko Tao
Japanese Gardens is a reef diving, wreck diving and macro photography dive site lead in Ko Tao, Thailand. The reference depth is 6-16 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is OW and above. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving, wreck diving and macro photography, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.
Recommended level
OW
Recommended dives
10+
Max depth
16 m
Average depth
11 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-28 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct
Best for
Highlights
- • Ko Tao dive-site lead for reef diving, wreck diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-16 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Likely highlights: nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Japanese Gardens by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 6-16 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
- • boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
- • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
- • Entry type: Boat.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Japanese Gardens
10.119, 99.814
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- Max depth
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- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct
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- Max depth
- 36 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct
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- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Japanese Gardens is relatively suitable for OW divers, but conditions and guide decisions still matter.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Japanese Gardens are Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include nudibranch, coral.