Japan

Kawazu

Kawazu - photo 1

Photo by Manuel Cosentino on Unsplash.

Kawazu is a small coastal town in Japan known for its hot springs and scenic strawberry fields. It is not a major diving hub, and the local diving scene is limited. Nearby access exists to coastal waters along the Pacific, with minimal dive infrastructure in town itself. For divers visiting the area, options are mostly limited to short shore entries or day trips from larger nearby centers on the Shizuoka coast. The closest freshwater option is Lake Hinuma, but it is not a typical diving site and is primarily used for local recreation rather than as a dive destination.

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 Kawazu

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Kawazu

The best time to dive in Kawazu

The best months to dive in Kawazu are from July to August. Temperatures are confortable (26-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
8 °C 17 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
7 °C 16 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
11 °C 16 °C 4/10
04 - Apr.
15 °C 16 °C 5/10
05 - May
18 °C 18 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
23 °C 22 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 25 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
25 °C 26 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
20 °C 24 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
14 °C 21 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
11 °C 19 °C 7/10

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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