Location: Aqaba Gulf
Japanese Garden is one of the most popular dive sites in Aqaba Marine Park in the Gulf of Aqaba. Depth of a water level here varies from 5 meters to a maximum depth of 20 meters. Japanese Garden gets its name from unique majestic black coral that looks like bushes in the Japanese Garden. This unique underwater garden is inhabited by several species of crustaceous, fishes, octopus and crabs. Additionally Japanese Garden is frequented by dolphins and Hawksbill turtles that should be avoided due to the aggressive behavior once cornered. Due to strong currents and general dangerous conditions of the local waters, all dives should be performed under supervision of a qualified local instructor.