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Shobusawa
Shobusawa is a shallow shore dive area with easy access and year-round life.
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Shobusawa pairs easy beach entry with a short-boat wreck option, making it a flexible East Izu base for mixed-level plans and macro hunts.
About Shobusawa
Shobusawa is a shore-access dive area on the Izu coast with a shallow beach entry, an easy slope, and short boat rides to a nearby wreck. The beach point is the simplest route, but the same center also runs deeper boat dives and night sessions, so teams can match the plan to sea state and experience. It suits beginners through advanced divers, with year-round diving, strong macro life, and clear water that improves in the colder months.
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Research Estimate At Shobusawa
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Shobusawa?
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Shobusawa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 16m
Depth Note
Shallow beach point to about 16 m, with deeper nearby boat and wreck routes in the same center.
Best Season
Year-round, with winter clarity and late spring to autumn life peaks.
Typical Conditions
Shallow, shore-accessible, and often clear; the beach point is gentle, while the wreck route and seasonal boat dives add more structure and activity.
Safety & Access At Shobusawa
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
The beach slope is easy, but sea state and the boat timetable still matter for the wreck and night routes.
Access Restrictions
Beach self-entry is easiest during operating hours; boat and night access follow the daily schedule and fishing activity.
Legal Notes
Night diving is allowed except during shrimp-net fishing periods.
Local Intel For Shobusawa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for beginners and mixed-level groups, with beach, wreck, and boat options available through the center.
Freediving
Shallow beach terrain may work for experienced freedivers in calm conditions, but the area is primarily geared to scuba and snorkeling.
Snorkeling
The front beach area is the most snorkel-friendly part of the site; deeper wreck and boat points are dive-first.
Shobusawa Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Shobusawa
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Wildlife at Shobusawa
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Recent Logged Visits At Shobusawa
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Shobusawa
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
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Shobusawa Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Shobusawa Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
buddydive.jp · Dive Directory
Directory listing with slope, buoy, hours, and the 16 m beach point.
shobuzawa.com · Operator
Operator home page with beach, boat, and snorkel support.
www.kawazu-onsen.com · Official Tourism
Official Kawazu tourism guide listing Shobusawa as a year-round shallow lesson spot.
www.oceana.ne.jp · Community
Dive article highlighting the shallow beach point and low swell.
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