Yokoshima 2 gōchi

This dive site, Yokoshima 2 gōchi, offers a captivating underwater journey starting with a mid-water swim along a coral ridge. Divers navigate towards a distinctive tip where schools of Japanese horn sharks are often encountered. The site features a gentle slope adorned with a vibrant carpet of soft corals, gradually ascending to a 5-meter safety stop zone. The return journey includes traversing a natural maze formed by the underwater ridge, leading back to the boat. The rich biodiversity of Yokoshima 2 gōchi allows for sightings of numerous marine species. Large schools of Japanese horn sharks are a highlight, often seen descending from above, while large stingrays and turtles frequent the neighboring waters. The site is home to kibibinago (sand eel), porgy fish, various snappers, groupers, and scorpionfish. Schools of yellowtail are also common. For macro enthusiasts, the elusive longnose hawkfish can be spotted amongst odontocetes, and frogfish are observed from time to time. The optimal time to visit Yokoshima 2 gōchi is not specified but generally, the temperate waters of Japan offer excellent diving during warmer months. Divers should keep an eye out for the dynamic spectacle of horn shark schools at the tip and explore the soft coral gardens on the gentle slope. The natural maze provides an engaging navigational experience, appealing to both recreational divers and freedivers due to the site's varied depths and abundant marine life in shallower areas.