What to expect underwater
At Koh Nang Yuan, Japanese Gardens is a shallow bay with some of the largest coral formations on Koh Tao.
The massive coral heads stretch across the sandy slope, creating a home for parrotfish, rabbitfish, and damselfish, while patches of reef in between hold plenty of smaller life.
It’s a perfect spot for first dives and snorkelling, and a favourite location for a RAID Try Dive.

Japanese Gardens
- Depth
- 2 - 16m
- Type
- Reef / Pinnacle
- Boat from
- Chalok Bay
Dive Japanese Gardens with us
We visit Japanese Gardens regularly on our fun diving trips from Chalok Bay, and use it for training when conditions and course level match.
Not certified yet? Start with the RAID Open Water 20 course and make sites like this your classroom.