Japan

Mishima

Mishima - photo 1

Photo by あま あわれ on Unsplash.

Mishima in Kagoshima District, Japan sits inland with limited direct diving relevance. The city itself is not a coastal dive hub; nearby access is via coastal pockets along the North Pacific, and freshwater options are limited to a local lake (Lake Hinuma) used by some divers for training or practice. There is a small number of local dive centers and a single known dive site in the broader region, usually used by locals for training or weekend trips. Expect calm, temperate waters with standard fresh and saltwater access nearby, but most diving activity is concentrated along the coast or in adjacent prefectures rather than in Mishima proper.

Essential information for traveling in Japan

About Japan

Sea
Philippine Sea, Japan Sea/East Sea, Seto Naikai...
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Languages
JA
Demonym
Japanese
Phone prefix
+81

Practicalities

Currency
JPY
Voltage
110
Plug type
Type A
Airports
OKA HND NRT KIX NGO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Mishima

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Mishima

The best time to dive in Mishima

The best months to dive in Mishima are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
12 °C 21 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
11 °C 19 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
15 °C 20 °C 4/10
04 - Apr.
18 °C 21 °C 4/10
05 - May
20 °C 23 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
25 °C 27 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
25 °C 29 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
19 °C 25 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
16 °C 23 °C 4/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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