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Okishima

Lake Biwa, Japan
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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beginner

Unique freshwater lake dive with endemic goby and bass.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located on Okishima, Japan’s only inhabited island situated within a freshwater lake. The lake provides habitat for diverse freshwater fish like black bass and the unique Biwa Yoshinobori (Freshwater Goby). This offers opportunities to observe local aquatic life in a serene setting.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Biwa yoshinobori (freshwater goby)Black bassCrucian carpBiwa troutCommon carp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

beginner

Shallow depth (10m) and easy shore access; ideal for all skill levels.

Hazards:
Cold waterBoat trafficLow visibilitySilty bottom
Current Strength:

Mild

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