Tajiri

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.

The Oki Islands are an archipelago of four inhabited islands off the coast of the Shimane Peninsula. It is famous for its geopark and dynamic terrain. The warm Tsushima Current flows around the area, and there are dynamic points where migratory fish such as yellowtail and Hiramasa swim in schools.

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.

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.

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.

The area is easily accessible from the Kansai area and has long been a popular diving area for Kansai divers as it has prospered as a hot spring tourist attraction. It has a long history as a dive site in the Kii Peninsula. There are plenty of points for both beach entry and boat entry.

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.

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.

The only sunken battleship of the Japanese Navy that can be seen in Japan, sinking on Katsura Island in Yamaguchi Prefecture in the Seto Inland Sea. It is 224 meters long and 34 meters wide and sits at a depth of 40 meters to 10 meters.