Lake Shikotsu · Japan · Freshwater
Taiko no Mori
Driftwood from the lake's formation on the bed
Area photo: 663highland · CC BY 2.5
Taiko no Mori, the ancient forest, is a shore dive in Lake Shikotsu where old driftwood lies on the lake bed. The wood dates from the time the lake formed, and the whole dive stays within 12 m of water.
Also known as 太古の森.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Lake Shikotsu and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive starts from the beach and heads for the lake bed, where trunks and branches that have lain there since the lake formed rest on the bottom. The route stays shallower than 12 m, which keeps the whole dive within reach of divers new to the lake.
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.
Sources
- 積丹半島・支笏湖・函館臼尻のダイビング見どころ — Diver Online
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