

Best for beginner divers, 3-23m, boat entry, moderate current.
Kashiwajima Island features a reef environment with depths ranging from 3 to 23 metres. The site offers visibility between 15 and 50 metres, providing clear conditions for beginners. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should be prepared for moderate to strong currents that can shift with little warning. The reef structure supports a variety of marine life, including juvenile fish, nudibranchs, and various gobies. Facilities at the location include parking, showers, toilets, and a dive shop offering equipment rental. Divers should monitor water movement throughout their session and remain close to the boat or guide to manage current conditions safely.
32.76990, 132.62380
The site is boat access only, and a full dive shop with equipment rental is available on site, so you do not need to travel with your own gear. Currents can turn strong with little warning, so check conditions with the local dive shop before heading out and stay within your comfort level.
Located at the tip of the Otsuki Peninsula in southwestern Kochi Prefecture. Accessible by car from Kochi City in about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-23m
Visibility
15-50m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-26°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The reef habitat supports a variety of marine life including nudibranchs, gobies, jawfish, and juvenile fish, with migratory species and squid also passing through the area.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the range of depths and high visibility, though divers must be comfortable managing moderate to strong currents.
The site offers depths ranging from 3 metres in the shallows to 23 metres at the deeper sections of the reef.
This is a boat-only site; you must use a boat to access the reef.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Kashiwajima Island in Otsuki Town requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Kashiwajima Island in Otsuki Town. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Kashiwajima Island in Otsuki Town. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Kashiwajima Island in Otsuki Town are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Kashiwajima Island in Otsuki Town. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Kashiwajima Island in Otsuki Town typically ranges from 15 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.