A dive site where schools of fish gather, Azahata-no-ne.
Photo by Nanki Seamans Club

Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Honshu, located in the southern part of the Kii Peninsula, is one of Japan’s world-renowned diving destinations. Heavily influenced by the Kuroshio Current, also known as the Japan Current and one of the world’s largest warm currents, the area is home to a rich variety of fish, with water temperatures remaining high even in autumn, excellent visibility, and a thriving fish population.

Autumn is also the perfect time to dive into Ando’s Nose, a limited-time spot that is only open for one month a year!

Don’t miss this special feature on Kushimoto, where local guides bring you the latest information on the area’s best diving season!

The shallow waters of Kushimoto are covered with vast corals. Photo by bubble-ring-divers

The sea around Kushimoto, home to the world’s northernmost coral colonies, was designated a Ramsar Convention registered wetland in 2005.

Autumn is also the time when seasonal migratory fish increase! A school of bluefin tuna.

Photo by bubble-ring-divers

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