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Jogashima
Jogashima: bridge-access island diving with walls and macro life
Scuba DivingShoreBeginner0m - 10m
Kelp forestReef
Bridge-access island dive area near Tokyo with shore and boat options, dramatic rock structure, and a strong macro focus.
About Jogashima
Jogashima is a bridge-accessed island dive area at the tip of the Miura Peninsula, known for shore and boat dives with dramatic walls, overhangs, and rock layers. The island is directly hit by the Kuroshio Current, which brings pelagic fish through the area and keeps the macro scene lively. Its closeness to Tokyo makes it a popular day-trip choice, but visibility is often limited and the best dives reward slow, careful planning.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Low visibilityOverhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Stay close to reference points when visibility drops. The walls, overhangs, and current-influenced water reward calm buoyancy and deliberate navigation.
Access Restrictions
Better for divers comfortable with low visibility and close-range navigation; some sites are shore-access and some are boat-led.
Legal Notes
Follow the chosen shop's site rules and any local access guidance at Jogashima.
Where Is Jogashima?
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Local Intel For Jogashima
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shore and boat sites offer dynamic walls, overhangs, cracks, and macro-rich terrain that rewards close inspection.
Freediving
Only the calmest shallow shore water is suitable; this area is mainly a scuba macro destination.
Snorkeling
Shallow shore areas can work on calm days, but Jogashima is much better known for scuba macro than for snorkeling.
Wildlife at Jogashima
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Jogashima
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility10m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
