Regional Ainan dive logs used for a conservative visibility baseline in the area.
Boat-accessed underwater cave with a blue-lit exit.
Boat-accessed underwater cave with a blue-lit exit.
Local dive boats in Ainan/Nishiumi reach the cave, and year-round boat service runs unless storms intervene.
Kode no dokutsu is a boat-accessed underwater cave off Ainan with a bright blue exit, a darker interior, and dense fish life in the lit upper section. The cave is shallow enough for a slow exploration profile, but it still calls for overhead training, lights, and deliberate navigation. Larger animals sometimes rest inside, so the dive rewards patience and careful buoyancy.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow cave profile with a low overhead and a brighter exit zone.
Best Season
Year-round when seas are calm; local boats avoid rough weather.
Typical Conditions
Boat-accessed shallow cave with blue exit light, dark interior pockets, and a patient, slow-moving exploration profile.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use proper cave lighting, keep buoyancy tight, and stay within the light and air plan briefed by your guide.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; overhead cave training and guide support are the practical default.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat and marine-conservation guidance and stay within your overhead certification.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Overhead cave dive with careful torch, buoyancy, and exit discipline.
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
Regional Ainan dive logs used for a conservative visibility baseline in the area.
Local marine-conservation page describing Ainan boat operations, year-round service unless stormy, and no-reservation guidance.
Community dive log with the cave dimensions, blue exit glow, and 5-20 m cave profile.
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