Fun Diving with Guests from the USA and the Netherlands!
Today, we welcomed divers from the United States and the Netherlands to Aqua Vista Kushimoto!
It was another wonderful day of sharing the underwater world of Kushimoto with guests from different countries.
One of the things I enjoy most about guiding international divers is discovering how differently everyone sees marine life.
And today was a perfect example of that! (^^)
Everyone Has Different Favorite Marine Creatures!
During our morning dive, I introduced our guests to a tiny nudibranch, Hypselodoris cerisae, measuring about 1 cm.
I thought it would be a nice introduction to the Japanese style of diving, where we often take time to observe small marine creatures.
However, the reactions were completely different!
Some guests were really interested, while others didn't seem particularly excited about it. (^^;)
Well, everyone has different interests, and that's part of the fun!
Shortly afterward, we spotted a Twospot turkeyfish for the first time in quite a while!
This fish doesn't like bright lights, so it can be difficult to observe.
Still, it was a wonderful encounter!
But what surprised me most was one particular fish that really impressed our guests.
It was a Fire goby!
I had always assumed that divers who had explored tropical waters overseas would have seen this fish many times.
But our guests were so excited, saying how beautiful and cool it looked!
It was another interesting discovery for me as a dive guide!
Sometimes, what seems ordinary to us can be something truly special to someone else.
Our guests from the Netherlands, who have been diving with us since yesterday, have a particular favorite: Banded boarfish!
Today, we found four of them swimming together.
When I showed them to our guests, they gave me a big smile and an enthusiastic OK sign underwater! (^^)
It seems that Banded boarfish can be a favorite among divers from all over the world!
During our second dive, we also spotted a rare juvenile Ribbon moray eel!
This time, everyone was completely fascinated and watched it closely.
What a relief! (^^)
From Drysuit Beginners to Drysuit Fans!
Two of our guests had joined our drysuit orientation dive yesterday.
Today, they already seemed completely comfortable diving in their drysuits!
Before leaving, they told me that they would definitely use drysuits from now on.
I'm so happy they enjoyed the experience!
Discover the Underwater World of Kushimoto, Japan!
Today was another enjoyable day of diving with guests from different countries!
One of my goals is to create a place where divers from around the world can connect through their shared love of the ocean.
It's wonderful to see more international guests visiting Kushimoto and enjoying our local dive sites.
At Aqua Vista Kushimoto, we offer small-group diving with English-speaking guides.
We enjoy introducing our guests to the marine life of Kushimoto, from tiny nudibranchs to beautiful reef fish.
Whether you're visiting Japan for the first time or looking for a new dive destination, we'd love to share the underwater world of Kushimoto with you!
Free Drysuit Rental Campaign – Until December 31!
Our popular drysuit rental campaign is running until the end of this year!
The water temperature is still relatively warm, so this is a great time to enjoy drysuit diving with light thermal underwear.
It's also a good opportunity for divers who are trying a drysuit for the first time or haven't used one in a while.
Why not give drysuit diving a try during your visit to Kushimoto?
We look forward to diving with you! (^^)
Contact Us About Diving in Kushimoto
Today's Diving Conditions
Weather: Sunny
Air Temperature: 13–20°C
Water Temperature: 25.3°C (Kushimoto / Boat Diving)
Visibility: 8–15 m (Kushimoto / Boat Diving)
Diving Tips:
Mornings and evenings are getting chilly, so wetsuit divers should bring warm clothing for the time spent on land.
An inner vest is also recommended.
For this season, we recommend a drysuit with light thermal underwear.
Recommended Exposure Protection
5 mm wetsuit + inner vest or Drysuit (for ocean diving in Kushimoto )
Announcements
◾️ Diving Tour
• Shiretoko Drift Ice Diving Tour 2027, Hokkaido | Join On-Site in Shiretoko
◾️ Event Information
• Drysuit Diving in Kushimoto | Free Drysuit Rental Campaign 2026
• Nudibranch Safari in Kushimoto | Seasonal Macro Diving Event
◾️ Media
• We are one of the guide shops responsible for posting seasonal ocean updates from Kushimoto on “海旬”.
• Instagram is regularly updated!
• Our YouTube channel is now available!
• A video of Japanese Giant Salamander was featured by diving_partner on their platform.
