All Dive Points

Sado's premier dive point! This is where you'll find the most kobudai. Upon entry, these friendly fish will swim alongside you and even lean against you. In summer, you can witness male kobudai fighting, and in autumn, their mystical spawning behavior. The sandy seabed is dotted with large rock formations (known as "Akaiwa"), where grunts hide in the sand, and patient observers can enjoy various species of nudibranchs.

With its sandy bottom, this point is frequently used for refresh dives. On days with good visibility and sunshine, the sand ripples are stunningly beautiful. In shallow areas, you can observe baby sea urchins clustering like ant colonies and creatures living in burrows in the sand. In autumn, patient observation reveals various nudibranch species among the rippled sand.

These artificial reefs, built several years ago, have developed into thriving ecosystems. Rich with striped beakfish, largescale blackfish, and groupers, kobudai also visit here. The dive typically follows the large boxer-glove-shaped reef structures and along the rock wall. In winter, you may spot large pelagic fish. In autumn, you can observe damselfish tending their eggs.

Sado's only shipwreck dive point. Two ships lie quietly on the seabed at approximately 30m and 12m depth. We typically dive the shallower wreck. The fish species change with the seasons, guaranteeing exciting encounters every time. Damselfish sometimes burst outward in defensive formations. Kobudai also appear during the day, making fish watching endlessly entertaining. Macro life is also excellent, including nudibranchs, decorator crabs, and damselfish spawning.

A beach point great for trial diving and skill development for all levels. Ideal for honing techniques incrementally through fun diving sessions. Usually calm conditions provide peace of mind. In summer, you can observe bigfin reef squid spawning and schools of horse mackerel. Also excellent for macro diving and tech dive practice. Safety stops feature beautiful sand ripple views.

A prime spot for macro life observation. Seahorses are primarily spotted here. An excellent point for leisurely observation and photography.

From spring to autumn, this point features beautiful seaweed forests. Multiple species of Sargassum and other seaweeds thrive here, and on clear days the scenery is visible even from the surface. Beginners can use it for refresh dives, intermediate divers for buoyancy training, and advanced divers for wide-angle photography. In autumn, you can observe damselfish spawning behavior. Be careful not to touch the rockfish hiding behind the rocks.

As the name suggests, a Jizo statue sits alongside a path on the seabed at 20m. The ecosystem is rich with seasonal highlights. Various creatures can be consistently observed here.

Researchers and scientists visit this site, which features one of Asia's largest Onomichi coral colonies. The coral communities create a beautiful underwater landscape for divers. Coral groups can also be found at around 2.5m depth.

A beach point popular with researchers. You can spot sea hares, nudibranchs, dragonets, groupers, juvenile fish, flatfish, jawfish, and many more species. Perfect for relaxed photography and observation.

Several divers can pass through the large arch at 25m simultaneously. Beyond the arch, walls are covered with marine life and in summer beautiful soft corals shimmer in the light. Large pelagic fish can also be spotted in autumn.

Further in, a crevasse about 17m wide creates beautiful wave-sculpted scenery. The beauty of the sea whip corals is captivating on every dive. Nudibranchs are abundant here. Shrimp and crabs peeking from rock crevices offer endless discoveries of marine treasures.

A dive point where approximately 90°C hot spring water emerges underwater. The hot spring appears as white, fluffy formations on the seabed. Touching the hot spring area, you can feel warmth even underwater. An exhilarating and unique diving experience that you won't find anywhere else in the world.

Large schools of grunt, largescale blackfish, and red sea bream can be consistently observed here. Seasonal pelagic fish including horse mackerel and amberjack also pass through.

Sado's last frontier for diving, offering pristine underwater landscapes. Autumn visibility can reach 20m, revealing abundant marine life. Conditions must align to dive here, making every successful visit a grateful and exciting experience. The ever-changing ocean keeps every dive fresh and thrilling.

A unique underwater landscape that evokes a sense of wonder in every diver visiting for the first time. Dramatic silhouettes and abundant plankton create spectacular views. Seasonal changes bring varying fish populations, with the rich marine biodiversity leaving visitors in awe.

Not accessible in winter. One of Sado's newest dive points. Schools of red sea bream are the main highlight. Since few divers have visited, the fish show little wariness, sometimes allowing close approaches. Access requires small groups and specific transport arrangements. The point also features drop-offs in spring and autumn, adding depth to an already rewarding dive.