Calm north-wind cave dive with light curtains and sheltered conditions.
Grott 1: boat cave dive with blue light and fish.
Grott 1: boat cave dive with blue light and fish.
Grott 1 is a boat-entry cavern dive in Minami Ise with a bright blue interior, a large opening near the reef, and light curtains on calm days. It suits scuba divers who are comfortable with overhead structure and a guided boat run. Fish life builds around the entrance and rocky sections, while clear conditions make it a good choice for wider cave shots and relaxed photo dives.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m
Depth Note
Listed around 18m; the cave route is the main draw.
Best Season
Late autumn to winter, especially on calm north-wind windows.
Typical Conditions
Calm boat days are the sweet spot: light-beam visibility, modest flow, and a sheltered cave entrance rather than strong drift.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Boat-entry cavern environment; use appropriate overhead training, lights, and gas reserve, and stay within the guided route.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan on operator staging and a guided run rather than independent shore entry.
Legal Notes
No spot-specific legal restriction surfaced; follow operator briefings for cavern etiquette and local dive rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-entry cavern dive with a bright interior, light curtains, and mixed fish life around the cave mouth.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the overhead cave and boat setup make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Limited snorkel value; the main attraction is underwater and the site is better planned as a boat dive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Calm north-wind cave dive with light curtains and sheltered conditions.
Independent feature on the Minami Ise area with Grott 1 listed as a boat-entry dive.
Directory listing shows Grott 1 at about 18m and boat entry.
Regional tourism page supporting beginner scuba, snorkeling, and local operator support.
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