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Dive Spot Guide•
Shimura Beach
Shimura Beach is Katsuura's beginner-friendly shore dive.
A managed shore site in Katsuura with shallow terrain, ropes and buoys, and easy conditions for training, refresh dives, and macro hunting.
About Shimura Beach
Shimura Beach is a shore dive in Katsuura built around a shallow shelf and varied bottom that make it a good training ground for beginners and refresh dives. Entry is managed through the local fishery cooperative, and guide ropes, buoys, and marked lines keep the site easy to navigate while still leaving room to practice buoyancy, simple navigation, and slow macro searching along the rocks and sand.
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Research Estimate At Shimura Beach
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessEasy entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Shimura Beach?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Shimura Beach Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 30m
Depth Note
A shallow shelf sits around 9m, with marked training lines extending to 30m.
Best Season
Spring and summer
Typical Conditions
Shallow varied terrain, a shelf-like slope, and rope-marked training lanes; beginner-friendly with enough structure for calm practice dives.
Safety & Access At Shimura Beach
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Stay with the marked ropes and lines, keep buoyancy relaxed over sand and rock, and use the training lanes rather than wandering off the managed area.
Access Restrictions
Entry is via the fishery cooperative.
Legal Notes
Follow fishery-cooperative access rules and respect the marked training area and marine life.
Local Intel For Shimura Beach
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for training, refresh dives, and slow macro dives, with ropes, buoys, and marked lines to keep navigation simple.
Freediving
Very controlled shallow practice may be possible, but the site is organized primarily for scuba training and experience dives.
Snorkeling
The shallow sections can be calm enough for snorkeling, but the site is primarily built around scuba use and marked training lanes.
Wildlife at Shimura Beach
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Shimura Beach
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Shimura Beach
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
