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1 Gochi Ohanabatake
1 Gochi Ohanabatake is a protected-area drift dive with rich reef life.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate5m - 12m
Reef
Boat-only Shikoku drift dive with a shallow working band, but current is the main limiter and sea-state timing matters.
About 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
1 Gochi Ohanabatake is the Flower Garden #1 dive in a protected marine area of Shikoku, set up as a boat drift rather than an anchoring site. The workable band is shallow, but the current can run hard enough that sea state matters more than the map. When conditions line up, it is a lively reef dive with branching coral, shoals of fish, and small macro life in the structure.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Use drift-diving procedures, avoid forcing the dive when current is strong, and stay within the shallow band.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and the site needs manageable sea conditions for a safe drift.
Legal Notes
Protected marine-area rules apply.
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Local Intel For 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Drift diving is the standard approach; the shallow working band is safest when the current is manageable.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the boat-based drift setup is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for casual snorkeling; the current and boat-based setup make it a scuba site.
Wildlife at 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentVery strong current
