TATSUKUSHI DIVING CENTER
Kochi Prefecture / Tosashimizu City
A special diving experience in Tatsukushi, with its crystal clear waters, strange rock formations, and rich marine life.
- Experience diving in the miraculous sea that spreads across the national park!
- A treasure trove of migratory fish and sea slugs! Diving in the four seasons of the sea at Tatsukushi
- A mystery created by nature! A spectacular view of strangely shaped rocks spreading out underwater
Experience diving in the miraculous sea that spreads across the national park!
The sea of Tatsukushi in Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture, is a special area that was the first in Japan to be designated as an underwater park. As part of Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, the beautiful natural environment is protected. Blessed by the Kuroshio Current, it is home to 107 kinds of coral and colorful tropical and migratory fish, making it a living aquarium.
Since 2001, recreational divers have been allowed into this mysterious sea. This is a field of unknown charm where you can thoroughly enjoy the precious underwater world. Surrounded by Cape Ashizuri to the east and Cape Kanae to the west, diving is possible all year round, except when affected by typhoons. Why not experience a special dive that exposes you to the beauty and diverse ecosystems that can only be found in a national park?
A treasure trove of migratory fish and sea slugs!
Diving in the four seasons of the sea at Tatsukushi
The waters of Tatsukushi, Kochi, blessed by the Kuroshio Current, are home to an abundance of migratory fish and tropical fish, making them a popular spot for divers. Summer to autumn is especially the season for migratory fish! You can enjoy the spectacular sight of large fish such as amberjack, rainbow amberjack, yellowtail, and striped jack swimming in schools. The number of colorful damselfish, butterflyfish, and anthias is also on the rise, making it an underwater paradise.
From winter to early summer, the bay becomes a treasure trove of sea slugs, with over 400 species confirmed in Tatsukushi Bay. From September to November, the bay is filled with a crystal clear blue world known as "blue water," unique to the Kuroshio Current, and from December to February and May to June, the sea conditions are the most stable, allowing you to enjoy diving in the calm waters.
Why not try a special experience that only divers can have in the waters of Tatsukushi, which is filled with seasonal charm throughout the year?
A mystery created by nature! A spectacular view of strangely shaped rocks spreading out underwater
The sea of Tatsukushi is not only beautiful, but its magnificent topography is also one of its great attractions. Sandstone and mudstone have accumulated over the years, and strange rock formations eroded by the forces of nature stretch out to the southwest on the seabed. This unique topography creates a mystical sight that makes you feel as if you have wandered into another world.
There are several crevasses dotted in the open ocean, and there are plenty of irresistible spots for geological divers! The moment when the sunlight reflects off the oddly shaped rocks in the clear water, creating beautiful shadows, is truly a spectacular sight.
The ocean off Tatsukushi allows you to enjoy the scale of the terrain along with the different expressions of the sea throughout the seasons. Why not embark on a dynamic underwater adventure?
Pick-up plan
Snorkeling in a coral paradise
From ¥ 8,500
Ages 10 and up - Duration: 2 hours
The snorkeling location is about a 5-minute boat ride from Tatsukushi Fishing Port. It is a beach called Bannoko. It is not accessible by car, so it has remained in its natural state since ancient times.
The white sandy beach stretches out before you, and if you swim a little further you'll find a sea of coral reefs. There are lots of cute fish living in the coral reefs.
"Kochi Tatsukushi" Experience Diving Meet Japan's largest giant coral and colorful fish!
From ¥ 16,400
Ages 10 and up; Duration: 3 hours
A course for beginners to enjoy watching corals and fish
Even if you are not confident in your swimming, it's OK! Diving does not require you to swim fast or stay afloat all the time.
Practice in shallow water, then head out to the ocean and go for a walk in the sea. You'll encounter Japan's largest giant coral reef, as well as colorful fish and sea slugs.
PADI Open Water Diver Course
From ¥ 59,900
Ages 10 and up; Duration: 3 days
This is the gateway to all other courses, and you will learn and acquire the basics of diving knowledge and techniques.
Once certified, you can plan a dive with your buddy (a team of two) and dive to a depth of 18m without a guide or instructor!
You can also take part in step-up courses to further broaden your diving skills.
Fun Diving [2 Boat Dives] Once you get your C-card, enjoy the underwater world even more!
From ¥ 14,800
Ages 10 and up - Duration: 6 hours
Once you get your card, you can dive in various seas around the world! First of all, you want to enjoy the sea! You want to gain experience by diving in various ways! You just want to immerse yourself in the underwater world!
Why not enjoy the waters of Kochi with a variety of diving styles depending on the state of the sea on that day?
Store introduction
Snorkeling
Enjoy the white sand beach and coral reefs with lots of cute fish! Snorkel and enjoy the ocean!
After learning how to use the snorkel and how to put on the mask, you will enter from the boat. The boat is moored in shallow water so even if you are nervous, you can relax until you get used to the water.
There are many corals and lots of fish.
Experience diving
Experience diving at Tatsukushi, Japan's first underwater park!
We will start by practicing in a place where you can stand, so even beginners can join us with confidence!
All equipment is rented, so you can participate with the same ease as if you were going to the beach.
You can also encounter Japan's largest coral reef, as well as colorful fish and sea slugs.
This course is for those who do not have a license.
You can see tropical fish, coral, and sea slugs that can only be seen in Okinawa!
License acquisition course
PADI Open Water Diver Course
This is the gateway to all other courses, and you will learn and acquire the basics of diving knowledge and techniques.
Once certified, you can plan your dive with your buddy (a team of two) and dive to a depth of 18m without a guide or instructor.
PADI Open Water Diver Course
You can also take part in step-up courses to further broaden your diving skills.
PADI Scuba Diver Course
This course is recommended for those who are busy and don't have much time, but want to become a diver! or for those who want to get licensed while traveling.
The course takes about half the time of the Open Water Diver course, and the duration is only two days, so you can get your license in a short period of time!
PADI Scuba Diver Course
Once certified, you will be able to dive to a depth of 12 metres under the supervision of a PADI professional member.
PADI Specialty Diver Course
You learned the basics of diving in the Open Water Diver course, right?
Fun dives are great, but if you want to try out different diving techniques and improve your skills, then the Specialty Course is for you.
PADI Specialty Diver Course
The first training dive in each specialty course is an adventure dive, so you can combine it with the Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver!!
fun diving
Once you get your card, you can dive in various oceans around the world!
First of all, I want to enjoy the ocean! I want to gain experience by diving in various ways! I just want to immerse myself in the underwater world! Why not enjoy the ocean of Kochi with various diving styles?
We will do our best to fulfill your requests, such as drift diving and wide diving!
You can see beautiful corals and over 400 types of sea slugs!
Solo travelers are also welcome! Come and swim leisurely with colorful tropical fish!
Shop
appearance
It is located within the Tatsukushi Undersea Park parking lot along National Route 321, and right in front of it are a free parking lot that can accommodate about 50 cars, as well as accommodation, a tourist information center, a glass-bottom boat ticket office, a liquor store, and a restaurant.
appearance
Just behind the hotel is Tatsukushi Fishing Port, where diving boats are moored, a one-minute walk away.
panoramic
Tatsukushi Diving Center is an affiliated resort of PADI, the world's largest recreational diving instruction organization, and has established an established reputation for safety. We offer a variety of programs, from introductory programs to license courses, underwater tours, step-up courses, and professional training.
1 floor
Please come here first as a meeting point.
1 floor
This space can be used to fill out the participation application form, take a break, or write your log.
shower room
There are six shower/changing rooms next to the first floor. There is also a luggage rack at the back of the building, so please use it to store your clothes and towels.
shower room
The shower is of course a hot water shower, which is especially helpful in winter.
Equipment washing area
This is the area for washing and drying equipment. The large tank is for BCDs and light equipment only, while the medium and small tanks are for regulators, dive computers, cameras, lights, etc.
Equipment washing area
The clothes drying rack is made from sturdy iron pipes that are used on construction sites, etc.
テ ラ ス
This is the terrace behind the facility. On sunny days, we have lunch and log here. In warmer months, we also enjoy after-dive activities such as BBQ and grilled bonito over straw.
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Location
Tatsukushi Marine Park
Located within Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, Tatsukushi Bay, which forms a subtropical underwater landscape with corals and colorful fish, was designated as Japan's first marine park (marine park) in 1970. (The law was revised in XNUMX, and the bay is now called "Tatsukushi Marine Park.")
Four areas (areas 4 to 1) have been identified within the bay, each offering a unique underwater landscape.
Cape Ashizuri Observation Deck
Cape Ashizuri is the southernmost cape in Shikoku, located in Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park. The view from the observation deck is 270 degrees!
The huge ships passing by and the horizon in the distance appearing to be arched make you realize that the Earth is round!
It's also a great spot to watch the sunrise, and many people visit every New Year's Day to see the first sunrise of the year.
The Tatsukushi Sea, located in Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture, is a beautiful area designated as part of the Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, and is home to a rich array of marine life influenced by the Kuroshio Current.
It features dynamic topography, with several crevasses dotted in the open ocean, and is full of irresistible spots for geological divers.
In addition, you can enjoy the seasonal changes of migratory fish, colorful tropical fish, and over 107 kinds of coral. Migratory fish are particularly active from summer to autumn, and over 400 kinds of sea slugs can be seen from winter to spring, allowing you to experience the beautiful changes in the ocean with each season.
The moment when the sunlight reflects off the clear water and creates beautiful shadows is truly a spectacular sight. Enjoy a wonderful diving experience in the waters of Tatsukushi.