

Best for beginner divers, Up to 15m, boat entry, mild current.
Hebi no kuchi is a shallow reef site located off the Izu Peninsula in Japan. Reaching a maximum depth of 15 metres, the site features mild currents, making it a suitable location for beginner divers. The reef structure is characterised by blue corals and various crevices that provide habitat for small marine life, including wrasses, yellowfin wrasse, green reef fish, and black rockfish. Divers may also observe shrimps, crabs, clown shrimp, anemones, and mussels within the reef. Access to this site is by boat only. Water temperatures fluctuate between 17 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year, so divers should verify current conditions and appropriate thermal protection with their boat operator before departure.
34.01140, 136.25980
Access is by boat only, so confirm departure times and operator details in advance as there is no listed facility on site. Visibility is variable, so ask your operator about current conditions before gearing up.
Access info coming soon
No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-27°C
Current
Mild
Divers can observe wrasses, yellowfin wrasse, green reef fish, and black rockfish. Smaller creatures such as shrimps, crabs, clown shrimp, anemones, and mussels are also found within the reef crevices.
Yes, the site is considered a comfortable choice for new divers due to its shallow maximum depth of 15 metres and mild currents.
The reef reaches a maximum depth of 15 metres.
Access to Hebi no kuchi is by boat only.
Water temperatures range from 17 degrees Celsius in March to 27 degrees Celsius in September.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Hebi no kuchi in Owase. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 27°C.