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An island within Tokyo blessed by the Kuroshio Current,
Three reasons why Hachijo Island is loved
On Hachijo Island, you can see the Japanese endemic butterflyfish, the Yuzen.
Photo by Atsushi Yamamoto, BOOMERANG
Photo by Atsushi Yamamoto, BOOMERANG
Hachijo Island (Hachijojima) is an isolated island in the Pacific Ocean, 290 km south of central Tokyo, with a circumference of about 59 km. The island is strongly influenced by the Kuroshio Current, resulting in exceptionally clear waters, known as “Hachijo Blue” for most of the year.
The underwater world of Hachijo Island is home to many creatures that travel from the south on the Kuroshio Current, including rare butterflyfish, a wide variety of sea slugs, shrimp, crabs, sharks, and migratory fish. Diving around the island, which was formed by volcanic activity, also offers the chance to enjoy the dynamic topography.
There is also a chance to encounter wild dolphins around Hachijojima.
Photo by Jungo Nakaya, Archelon Diving Club
Hachijojima is also a surprising sea where you might encounter dolphins and whales！
You can get to Hachijojima by plane (about 55 minutes from Haneda Airport) or by ferry (about 10 hours from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo). Don’t miss Marine Diving Web’s special feature introducing the charms of Hachijo Island.
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