Japanese Wreck Dive Site – Amed, Bali

Site Overview

The Japanese Wreck at Amed is a small but historically fascinating WWII-era vessel that rests on a gentle slope just off the Amed shoreline, offering one of Bali's most accessible wreck diving experiences. Believed to be a Japanese patrol boat or cargo vessel from the Second World War, this wreck sits at depths ranging from just 4 meters at its shallowest point to approximately 22 meters at the deepest section of the hull. While significantly smaller than the famous USAT Liberty Wreck in nearby Tulamben, the Japanese Wreck has developed its own unique charm over the decades, with the hull now heavily encrusted with corals, sponges, and gorgonian fans that transform it into a thriving artificial reef. The wreck's interior spaces, accessible through several large openings, are home to large moray eels, lobsters, and the occasional blue-ringed octopus. The surrounding sandy slope and coral patches add to the site's appeal, hosting a diverse community of reef fish, leaf scorpionfish, and coral groupers that have established territories around the wreck structure. The Japanese Wreck is particularly popular as a night dive, when the moray eels emerge from their hiding places to hunt and the wreck takes on an eerie, atmospheric quality under torch light. Its easy shore access and shallow profile make it an ideal wreck dive for beginners and a productive addition to any Amed diving itinerary.