Nagaragawa River

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.

You will need to be taken to the beach by a service boat from Kamiko Fishing Port, as there is no access from land. Thanks to its location inside the bay, it is not affected by major weather conditions. Entry is from a sandy area, and the water gradually gets deeper. You can also ensure the water is deep enough for a restricted water area. To the right of the entry (north), there are rocky areas where bottom fish live.

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.

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.

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.

Lake Motosu is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and is the deepest of the five with a maximum water depth of 122 meters. The altitude is about 900 meters, and the diving is done using altitude diving procedures. It is the most popular freshwater diving spot in Kanto.

Diving at the beach near Miho no Matsubara, which is famous as a tourist attraction. When you dive from the gravel beach, there is a gentle slope to a depth of 5 meters and then a sharp drop to a depth of 18 meters, after which it becomes flat again.

The Okinose W-Arch is situated on the Etchu-Miyazaki Coast, at the easternmost tip of Toyama Prefecture. Located approximately 1 kilometer offshore, it faces the open ocean. The water remains clear from spring through summer, although occasional strong currents can be encountered. The water depth here is about 15 meters, and the presence of two arches side by side is an exceedingly rare occurrence on the Sea of Japan side. According to local legend, an ancient shrine once stood in this area, making it known as a power spot. Visiting this site is highly recommended.

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.

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.