Lake Shikotsu · Japan · Wall · Freshwater
Morappu
A volcanic rock drop-off in a calm lake
Area photo: 663highland · CC BY 2.5
Morappu is a shore dive from the Morappu campsite on Lake Shikotsu, the caldera lake in Hokkaido. The draw is a rock drop-off raised by volcanic eruptions, which falls to 20 m, in water where waves are few through the year.
Also known as モラップ, Morappu campsite.
Where it is and how deep
42.7306° N, 141.3872° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive starts from the beach at the campsite and follows a rock face that the volcanic eruptions pushed up. The drop-off runs down to 20 m, and the water is calm through the year.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Lake Shikotsu: Diving runs all year; late June to August is the top season, and January and February bring dives under the ice.
Know before you go
- A campsite usage fee is charged at the Morappu campsite.
Sources
- 積丹半島・支笏湖・函館臼尻のダイビング見どころ — Diver Online
- Hokkaido Lake Shikotsu Diving — Rakuten Travel Experiences
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