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Yokoshima danso
Yokoshima danso: shallow monolith dive with coral and rays.
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The site is typically run through local Nishiumi/Ainan operators who can choose the right tide and entry.
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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Yokoshima danso Planning Details
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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
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Key Hazards
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
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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.
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