南越前ダイビングパーク

About 10km south of Echizen, Minami Echizen is a diving area that has opened relatively recently. It is very accessible from the Kansai and Chubu areas, so many divers visit here. There are more than 20 dive sites on the beach and by boat.

Kabushi Iwa in Echizen-cho, Fukui, is a beach-entry dive site ideal for beginners, with depths up to 12m. It features complex reefs, tunnels, and stable summer conditions. Divers can spot schools of horse mackerel, barracuda, nudibranchs, and enjoy the “First Tunnel” with natural air pockets.

Log Mae in Echizen, Fukui, is a beach-entry site with depths to 23m and dynamic features like Ebisu Channel, arches, and roots. Home to schools of horse mackerel, amberjack, and 200+ nudibranch species, it’s ideal for all levels. Excellent facilities and easy access add to its appeal.

You will need to be taken to the beach by a service boat from Kamiko Fishing Port, as there is no access from land. Thanks to its location inside the bay, it is not affected by major weather conditions. Entry is from a sandy area, and the water gradually gets deeper. You can also ensure the water is deep enough for a restricted water area. To the right of the entry (north), there are rocky areas where bottom fish live.

A 10-minute boat ride from Kamiko Port, this uninhabited island site features a drop-off from 5m to 40m+, attracting schools of Spanish mackerel, yellowtail, kanpachi, and horse mackerel. Best dived in summer, it offers dynamic scenery but is challenging in winter.

Kanmurishima Island is an uninhabited island with a circumference of 4km near the exit of Wakasa Bay in Kyoto Prefecture. The site is famous for its natural monument, the Great Horned Plover. The waters around the island are almost entirely surrounded by sheer cliffs, and the underwater terrain is dynamic.