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Yokoshima danso
Yokoshima danso: shallow monolith dive with coral and rays.
Local operator required
The site is typically run through local Nishiumi/Ainan operators who can choose the right tide and entry.
Yokoshima danso is a shallow Ehime monolith site with hard and soft corals, side holes, and strong fish life.
About Yokoshima danso
Yokoshima danso is a shallow boat-access monolith dive in Ehime, where hard and soft corals mix across a fault-line-like rock spine. Side holes and swim-through pockets make the site feel more intricate than its depth suggests, and the area is known for snapper, grouper, scorpionfish, yellowtail, amberjack, rays, and occasional sharks.
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Research Estimate At Yokoshima danso
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Yokoshima danso?
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Yokoshima danso Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 9m
Depth Note
Depth ranges from 5-9 m along a monolithic rock spine with side holes and swim-throughs.
Best Season
Year-round, with May to October offering the best light and visibility windows.
Typical Conditions
A shallow coral monolith with excellent light in the shallows and occasional faster current on some tides.
Safety & Access At Yokoshima danso
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Use overhead-environment awareness in the side holes and check tide and current before entering swim-through sections.
Access Restrictions
Treat the side holes as overhead spaces and follow tide and entry guidance from the operator.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator and area guidance for the Nishiumi coast and respect any marine-area rules in force.
Local Intel For Yokoshima danso
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided shallow dive around the monolith, with careful attention to side holes, current, and buoyancy.
Freediving
Freediving is possible in calm windows, but the site is more natural as a guided dive around the monolith and side holes.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work in the shallow lit zones, but the full appeal comes from the coral and side-hole structure below the surface.
Wildlife at Yokoshima danso
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Recent Logged Visits At Yokoshima danso
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Yokoshima danso
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