通り池 (Street Pond)

Miyakojima to Shimojijima can now be conveniently accessed by car through a newly opened bridge. This destination offers a unique diving experience where divers enter the sea from a boat, venture into a descending cave, and emerge through a hole into a magnificent pond on land.

Within this captivating underwater world, divers will encounter a diverse range of marine creatures including southern grouper, Hawaiian Cave shrimp, red-finned flounder, red-finned angelfish, black-eyed shrimp, black-eyed flounder, white-handed, juvenile yellow-eyed wrasse, and frogfish. Additionally, lucky divers may have the opportunity to spot dolphinfish, bluefin tuna, and manta rays.

The depth of the water reaches approximately 40m at the bottom, but the recommended route follows the ceiling of the cave, which is around 20m deep. As divers progress through the cave, they will witness the intriguing phenomenon of the water transitioning from green to yellow due to the chemocline, as well as experience thermoclines caused by temperature variations. It is important to be cautious not to stray from the thermocline, as visibility may be affected.

This extraordinary dive site offers a magical and unparalleled experience that cannot be found elsewhere. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this underwater paradise in Japan promises a memorable adventure. Plan your dive near 下地島の通り池, 下地島空港佐良浜線, Kuninaka, Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, 9060505, Japan.

Enhance your diving skills and explore the wonders of the underwater world at this captivating location. With a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive site caters to divers of varying experience levels. Dive into the enchanting waters of Japan and uncover the beauty that lies beneath.