Local Ainan dive shop page with parking and operating support.
Nyanko Rock is a boat-access Ainan rock dive with jawfish and catsharks.
Nyanko Rock is a boat-access Ainan rock dive with jawfish and catsharks.
Nyanko Rock is a boat-access dive in Ainan with a compact rocky profile and quick drop-offs, so it often works as an early stop for experienced divers and deeper training days. The site can also be swum to by confident divers on calm days, but boat access is the normal choice. It is a fish-rich Ainan stop known for dense jawfish habitat, with snappers, groupers, scorpionfish, frogfish, wrasse, trumpetfish, turtles, and seasonal catshark sightings in cooler months. Plan conservatively and expect a site that rewards good buoyancy and steady gas management.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 40m
Depth Note
Deep-training rock with quick drop-offs.
Best Season
Cooler months are highlighted for increased catshark sightings.
Typical Conditions
Calmer days suit the swim-out option, while cooler months are the stronger bet for catshark sightings.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Best for experienced divers comfortable with a deeper profile and conservative gas planning.
Access Restrictions
Use a local boat operator; the swim-out route is only for confident divers.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Well-suited for deep-diving practice and training courses, with reported depths down to 40 m.
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
Local Ainan dive shop page with parking and operating support.
Local Ainan instructor log naming Nyanko Rock and calling out seasonal catshark use.
Official Japan tourism page for Ehime/Ainan diving biodiversity and coral context.
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