Diving in Chubu

Although mostly mountainous land, the Chubu region lies between two major diving areas, the Izu and Kii Peninsulas. There are several great inland dive sites to explore, including Lake Motosu, Japan’s most popular freshwater diving spot. Here you can see peculiar terrain created by the lava flow of an old eruption. Rare drift diving is found on Nagara River, where yellow-spotted band fish, black bass, small catfish, turtles, and shrimp are common sights, but most come to see the world’s largest amphibian, the Japanese giant salamander.

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The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.