Fun Diving in Kushimoto with Guests from Around the World on a Cold Day!
It felt almost like winter in Kushimoto today!
The cold weather was quite tough for our guests wearing wetsuits, but the underwater temperature was still a comfortable 24°C.
Today, we welcomed guests from the Netherlands, China, and the USA!
Our dive center had a wonderful international atmosphere. (^^)
It's always great to see divers from different countries come together and become friends through diving.
Of course, we also offer diving guides in Japanese, so Japanese guests don't need to worry if they don't speak English! (Haha)
Three of our four guests were wearing wetsuits today, and they definitely seemed to feel the cold...
But everyone kept diving until the end despite the chilly weather!!
On our first dive, we introduced various marine creatures, from schools of fish to tiny macro life.
We started by focusing on larger marine life, including Banded boarfish, which we've been seeing quite a lot of recently.
But it turned out that everyone actually loved macro photography!!
One of the most memorable creatures for our guests was Hypselodoris bullockii.
I had assumed that everyone would prefer schools of fish and colorful reef fish.
But as soon as I heard that they loved nudibranchs, I switched into macro-hunting mode!!
I should have asked more about their interests during our morning conversation! (><)
While searching for nudibranchs, we found an egg-carrying Phycocaris simulans!
We've been seeing quite a few of these tiny shrimp this year.
I usually associate them with relatively sunny spots, but this individual was quietly hiding in the shade of a rock.
It really feels like there are more of them around this year!!
On our second dive, we visited the tiny Warty Frogfish again!
It had moved slightly from yesterday, but it was still in the same area!!!
A frogfish this small is a very special find, so we'd like to keep watching over it carefully without disturbing it.
While searching for more macro creatures, we spotted Common ghost goby sitting on a Ovula ovum!
This combination is a popular subject among underwater photographers because it looks beautiful in photos!
Doesn't the little goby look as if it's floating in the night sky?
Finally, we found two Hypselodoris tryoni that looked as if they were chasing each other!
Apparently, the nudibranch following behind can detect pheromones from the one in front.
It's fascinating to think that this is how nudibranchs find each other in such a vast ocean.
Nudibranch Season Is Getting Started in Kushimoto!
Nudibranch season is finally getting into full swing!!
Our Nudibranch Safari runs from November 1 to March 31.
If you love searching for nudibranchs or enjoy underwater macro photography, we'd love to have you join us! (^^)
Stay Comfortable with Our Free Drysuit Rental Campaign!
As we approach the middle of November, the air temperature is getting colder.
It's becoming the perfect time to enjoy diving in a drysuit!
Our Free Drysuit Rental Campaign is available until December 31, so don't miss this opportunity!!
First-time drysuit divers are also very welcome!
Please feel free to contact us if you're interested.
See you next time!
Today's Diving Conditions
Weather: Rainy, then sunny
Air Temperature: 12–14°C
Water Temperature: 24.3°C (Kushimoto / Boat Diving)
Visibility: 10–12 m (Kushimoto / Boat Diving)
Important: Mornings and evenings are getting chilly, so warm clothing is essential for wetsuit divers when out of the water!
We also recommend wearing a thermal vest under your wetsuit.
If you get cold easily, a drysuit with lightweight thermal undergarments is a great option.
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.
