Tomo

This dive site, Tomo, located in Aigaura, Minami Ise, Japan, is a boat-entry destination renowned for its unique underwater topography. Divers can explore fascinating complex root formations, providing a rich and intricate environment. With a maximum depth of 10 meters and an average depth of 5 meters, it offers a relaxing and accessible dive experience suitable for all levels. The marine life at Tomo is notably diverse, especially for macro enthusiasts. Divers can encounter various fish species such as rock cod, yellow croaker, rockfish, yellowtail snapper, butterflyfish, and pufferfish. The site truly shines with its abundant macro creatures, including juvenile frogfish, yellow-spotted shrimp, anemone shrimp, and a plethora of nudibranchs, such as loggerhead, sea slug, and red-bellied varieties. While specific best times to visit are not provided, Tomo's shallow depths and rich biodiversity make it an enjoyable site year-round, conditions permitting. It is particularly well-suited for macro photography due to its diverse small life. Both snorkelers and freedivers will find the site engaging, given its shallow nature and vibrant underwater ecosystem.