Kabushiwa

Beginner-friendly beach entry with reefs, tunnels, and varied marine life.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
13m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Kabushi Iwa, located in Echizen-cho, Fukui, Japan, is a popular beach-entry spot particularly suited for beginner divers. Known for its complex reef structures and intriguing tunnels like the 'First Tunnel' which features natural air pockets, it offers an engaging underwater experience without excessive depth challenges. While no specific history or story is provided, its accessible nature and diverse features make it a well-loved local site. Divers can encounter schools of horse mackerel and barracuda, alongside yellowtail snapper, various rockfish, and scorpionfish. The site is also rich in macro life, with numerous nudibranchs. The reef boasts mossy corals and seasonal visitors such as solas damselfish and minnow scorpionfish, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem. The best time to visit Kabushi Iwa is during summer when conditions are stable and ideal for diving. The highlight for many is exploring the 'First Tunnel' and observing the abundant fish schools. Its shallow depths and beach access make it perfect for introductory dives, snorkeling, and freediving, offering easy exploration for all water enthusiasts.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

beginner friendlycoral reefswim-throughmacro photographyfish schoolsbeach entrytunnel

Marine Life

scorpionfishrockfishhorse mackerelyellowtail snappermossy coralsminnow scorpionfishsolas damselfishnudibranchsbarracuda

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depths, beach entry, and stable summer conditions make it perfect for new divers.

Hazards:
sharp rock
Current Strength:

Mild

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