Sodaine

This dive site, Sodaine, is a prominent pinnacle located in Atami, Shizuoka, Japan. It boasts a dynamic underwater landscape characterized by vibrant soft corals, a sandy southeast slope, and an impressive northeast drop-off, appealing greatly to topography enthusiasts. Divers can navigate along the pinnacle's diverse contours, exploring depths from approximately 10 meters where schools of snappers congregate, down to its maximum depth of 26 meters. Sodaine is teeming with a variety of marine life. Divers can expect to encounter large schools of snappers and various wrasses navigating the pinnacle. For those interested in smaller wonders, the site is particularly rich in macro life, including the elusive Japanese snow fish, the well-camouflaged crocodile fish, and the striking red-spotted lobster, making it a paradise for underwater photographers. The best time to visit Sodaine is from fall to winter, when the water clarity is at its peak, offering stunning views of the underwater scenery and marine inhabitants. Its diverse depths and rich marine ecosystem make it suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers seeking varied experiences. Photographers will especially appreciate the abundance of both wide-angle subjects like coral formations and schools, and intricate macro subjects.