Hokkawa Kajikaki

This dive site, known as Kitagawa Kajikaki, is located in Higashi Izu, Shizuoka, Japan. It is conveniently accessible via a short 5-minute boat ride from the local harbor. With a maximum depth of 21 meters and an average depth of approximately 10 meters, it offers a diverse underwater environment suitable for all levels of divers. The site's topography features vibrant soft coral formations and interesting rock structures that create an exciting and visually rich dive experience. The marine life at Hokkawa Kajikaki is exceptionally diverse. Divers can expect to encounter large schools of horse mackerel, various wrasse, and several shark species including Japanese horn sharks, catsharks, and occasionally basking sharks. Macro enthusiasts will be delighted by colorful soft corals, frilled shrimp, the iconic Pikachu sea slugs, and unique blue anglerfish, making it a paradise for underwater photographers. Hokkawa Kajikaki is a vibrant and exciting dive site, easily reachable via a 1.5-hour Shinkansen trip from Tokyo, followed by local transport to Higashi Izu. Its "all levels" suitability makes it ideal for both novice and experienced divers, as well as snorkelers and freedivers due to its varied depths and rich shallow areas. The site's combination of schooling fish, unique sharks, and exquisite macro life makes it a highlight in the Shizuoka diving scene.