

Best for beginner divers, 12-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Barachin is a wreck and reef dive site in Japan, situated at depths between 12 and 20 metres. The site is accessible by boat and features mild currents, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility at the site ranges from 15 to 40 metres. Divers should exercise caution when navigating the wreck structure, specifically avoiding enclosed spaces and jagged metal edges to prevent entanglement. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 21C in the cooler months to 28C during the summer. As the wreck and surrounding reef provide various ledges and openings, divers should maintain awareness of their surroundings at all times.
27.12090, 142.19870
Boat access is required to reach Barachin, so arrange your charter in advance and confirm current conditions with the operator, as even mild currents can shift around the wreck structure. Keep close watch near the wreck's openings and overhangs, as scorpionfish blend easily into the substrate and are easy to brush against without noticing.
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Depth
12-20m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-28°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified divers due to the moderate depths and mild currents.
The site sits at depths between 12 and 20 metres.
Boat access is required to reach Barachin, so you must arrange a charter in advance.
Hazards include the wreck structure itself. Divers should avoid entering enclosed spaces and keep a distance from jagged metal edges to prevent entanglement.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Barachin (Wreck) in Ogasawara. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 28°C.
Barachin (Wreck) in Ogasawara typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Barachin (Wreck) in Ogasawara typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.