Rainbow Arch

Colorful arch with rich macro and wide-angle marine life.

Boat Access
7m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Rainbow Arch, is located in Aigaura, Minami Ise, Mie, Japan. It is characterized by a massive underwater arch with a ceiling spectacularly adorned with vibrant soft corals. Divers can easily navigate through the arch, exploring its nooks and crannies without complex routes, making it enjoyable for various skill levels. No specific history or story is provided beyond its natural features. The arch and surrounding area are teeming with marine life. Macro enthusiasts will delight in observing rock lobsters, various nudibranchs, shrimp, eels, longnose hawkfish, giant frogfish, and scorpionfish. For wider shots, Japanese rockfish, snappers, and hawksbill turtles can be spotted amidst the colorful soft coral formations. The optimal time to visit Rainbow Arch for diving and snorkeling is from spring to fall, ensuring top visibility and the most vibrant scenery. Its shallow depths (max 15m, avg 7m) make it ideal for both scuba divers and freedivers looking to explore the arch and its abundant marine life. Both wide-angle and macro photographers will find ample subjects here.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

hawksbill turtlescorpionfishsoft coraleelJapanese rockfishrock lobsterlongnose hawkfishshrimpgiant frogfishsnappernudibranch

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths (max 15m) and rich marine life make it suitable for all experience levels, including beginners.

Current Strength:

Mild

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