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About 10km south of Echizen, Minami Echizen is a diving area that has opened relatively recently. It is very accessible from the Kansai and Chubu areas, so many divers visit here. There are more than 20 dive sites on the beach and by boat.

Kanmurishima Island is an uninhabited island with a circumference of 4km near the exit of Wakasa Bay in Kyoto Prefecture. The site is famous for its natural monument, the Great Horned Plover. The waters around the island are almost entirely surrounded by sheer cliffs, and the underwater terrain is dynamic.

Kyoto is famous for its history, culture, and natural heritage. Discovering the giant salamander, a species unchanged since ancient times, will enrich your visit. After a briefing on locating them, you’ll search for this special species. The thrill of spotting a 1.5-meter salamander in the water is unforgable.

This is one of Japan’s three major clear streams and has a high level of clarity. The water depth is often 3-6 meters, but in some places it can be over 10 meters in depth.

Tajiri is located at the eastern end of Tottori Prefecture and faces the Sea of Japan. The surrounding coastline has a complex topography and has been registered as a nature park as a “geopark“ on the San-in Coast. The complexity of the terrain continues into the sea, and there are many waterways and horizontal holes, and there are also caves at the half-surface of the water, making it very popular among divers who like the terrain. Compared to other clownfish species, the pink clownfish has a clearer pattern as a juvenile and is redder in color, giving it a clownfish-like design. This is why they are called “Nimodango“ and have become a popular subject.

Owase is located near the center of the eastern side of the Kii Peninsula and has good access to both the Kansai and Chubu areas. The surrounding area is a complex terrain due to the rias-style coast, and there are several islands, which are the main points of interest. Beach entry and boat diving are available.

Kuki is located near the center of the eastern side of the Kii Peninsula and has good access to both the Kansai and Chubu areas. Since the points are scattered around the entrance of the long and narrow cove of Guki Bay on the rias type coast, the sea is rarely rough.

This site is beach entry only. Enter from the gravel beach, and as you descended, the Gorota stones spread out. Once off the coast, it becomes a sandy area, which has several man-made towers of sorts. The water near the entry is shallow but gradually deepens as you go offshore to a depth of over 40 meters.

Noto Island is located in the bay of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. The island itself can be reached by land via a bridge. There are 6 points for boat diving. With or without a C-card, you can go snorkeling and skin diving with the dolphins.

This area is very popular because it is close to the Kansai area and you can take a day trip there. It can be divided into three main areas: Tanabe, Hoyo, and Minabe. There are more than 30 points in the entire area with boat beaches.