Nishiumi sits at the southwestern tip of Ehime Prefecture near the Kochi border, around the West Sea Peninsula area. The area is primarily visited for boat diving, with beach dives also available. Divers can expect encounters with a variety of reef fish including angelfish, anthias, snapper, scorpionfish, frogfish, and schooling jacks. Bullshead sharks are commonly seen in May and June.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Best Season
May and June
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Bullshead sharks are reported in May and June; use appropriate awareness and dive planning during this period.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Primarily a boat-diving area with additional options for beach dives.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Senohama Reef: an artificial-reef fish habitat off Nishiumi.

Nyanko Rock is a boat-access Ainan rock dive with jawfish and catsharks.

High-current coral point in Shikoku

Akahae: current-prone coral reef with frogfish

Kashima Coral Beach: a protected island shore site with coral and fish.

Boat dive on a wave-cut rocky slope with terraces.