Hozaura Nakahirase

This dive site, Hozaura Nakahirase, is a serene underwater location nestled within the tranquil rias coastline of Minami-ise, Mie, Japan. Surrounded by protective mountains, it boasts stable sea conditions throughout the year, making it an accessible destination for divers of all experience levels. Rafts are permanently installed at the site, facilitating various entry and exit methods and allowing for flexible dive planning. There is no specific historical information provided. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life at Nakahira Se. Schooling black rockfish and snappers are a common sight, alongside shallow-water snappers and charming juvenile clownfish. The intricate reef environment also hosts fascinating macro life, including zebra and warty crabs, elusive monkfish, and various lobsters. Vibrant soft corals provide a backdrop for creatures like the spiny scorpionfish. The site's year-round stable sea conditions make it a flexible destination, though specific "best time to visit" isn't detailed. Divers can enjoy a calm experience, focusing on macro photography or wide-angle shots of schooling fish. Its shallow average depth of 9 meters and maximum depth of 19 meters make it ideal for extended bottom times. Freedivers will also find the calm waters and accessible depths highly suitable for breath-hold diving.