Enjoying Fun Diving in Kushimoto with a Family from Norway
After several days of rough conditions caused by the typhoon, we were finally able to return to fun diving in the Kushimoto area for the first time in four days!
The swell had been quite strong, so we were expecting the underwater conditions to be much worse. Fortunately, the ocean recovered faster than we expected.
The water temperature was 24–25°C, and visibility ranged from 3 to 8 meters. At some dive sites, we were even able to enjoy schools of fish, making for a very enjoyable day underwater.
Our guests today were a family visiting from Norway.
They were excited to discover what kinds of marine life they could encounter in the waters of Japan.
Although the typhoon had changed the underwater landscape, some marine creatures had managed to survive the heavy swell.
One of them was a juvenile Sumireyakko (Paracentropyge venusta).
Perhaps it spent the storm safely hidden inside a small crevice. Today, it was actively swimming around once again.
This is also the season when Japanese spiny lobsters are carrying eggs.
Before the typhoon, we hadn’t seen many of them, but it almost felt as if they had gathered together during the storm.
We found many individuals carrying bright orange eggs beneath their bodies.
If you’d like to see egg-bearing Japanese spiny lobsters, now is a great time to dive in Kushimoto.
The highlight of today’s dives for everyone was the Peacock Mantis Shrimp.
They were fascinated by the way it punched at our pointer stick, and one of our guests said,
“I’ve only ever seen this on YouTube—I’m so happy to see one in real life!”
The Peacock Mantis Shrimp has an incredibly powerful punch and is even known for being able to crack aquarium glass.
If you see one underwater, please enjoy watching it—but don’t put your hands anywhere near it!
Each member of the family had a different favorite marine creature, but we were very happy to see that everyone enjoyed diving in the waters of Japan.
The ocean in Kushimoto changes from day to day depending on the sea conditions.
That’s one of the things that makes diving here so exciting—every dive is different.
We always choose the best dive sites and diving style for the conditions of the day so our guests can enjoy the best possible experience.
We’re also looking forward to discovering what changes the typhoon has brought and what new marine life may appear in the coming days.
Our weekends in July are now fully booked, but we still have availability on selected dates in August.
If you’re planning a trip to Japan this summer or visiting Kushimoto, we’d love to welcome you for fun diving, introductory diving, or one of our diving courses.
Please feel free to contact us through our official website or LINE if you have any questions.
See you then!!
Today’s Sea Conditions (Kushimoto)
- Weather: Sunny
- Air Temperature: 25–32°C
- Water Temperature: 24.2–25.0°C
- Visibility: About 3-8 m
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