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Japanese Garden

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Aqaba South Coast

29.40000°N, 34.97000°E

One of Aqaba's best-loved reefs, a coral slope and reef edge with black coral bushes, schooling fish and resident turtles.

Depth
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Typical 20 m

Vis
15–25 m

23–27 °C

Current
mild
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
29.40000°N, 34.97000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
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The Japanese Garden is a gently sloping coral reef that most divers follow along its edge at around 20 m. Black coral bushes, schooling barracuda and fusiliers are the highlights, and hawksbill turtles are regular visitors. It sits just south of the Cedar Pride area on Aqaba's southern coast.

Difficulty
beginner

Open Water; popular with snorkellers and new divers

Best season
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Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

    Marine life

    Typical: hawksbill turtle, barracuda, sergeant major, fusiliers, black coral

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    Is Japanese Garden suitable for beginners?

    beginner — Open Water; popular with snorkellers and new divers

    Sources

    Where sources disagree

    Max depth 40 m now from two sources (Girls That Scuba, Scuba Diver Life). Entry method still not stated by any source. PADI says the site lies just south of the 'Shipwreck' site.

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