Sado Island · Japan · Reef
Himezu Beach
A rocky bay used for trial diving and snorkelling
Himezu Beach is a shore-entry site on Sado, in a small rocky bay near Himezu fishing port, with a maximum depth of about 15 m. Trial diving and snorkelling take place here, with fish, sea stars and nudibranchs among the animals observed.
Also known as 姫津, 姫津ビーチ, 姫津姫津ビーチ.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Sado Island and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Entry is from the beach in the rocky bay near the fishing port. Fish can be observed in the water, while closer searches reveal sea stars and nudibranchs. The beach is used for trial diving as well as snorkelling, with the dive reaching about 15 m.
Marine life and season
- Nudibranchs
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair |
Season follows Sado Island: Late August and September bring the warmest water and best visibility; winter monsoon winds chill the sea to 10°C or below by early spring.
Questions divers ask
Is Himezu Beach dived from shore or by boat?+
Himezu Beach is reached from the shore for trial diving and snorkelling in a small rocky bay.
Sources
- Himezu Beach dive-site information — Diving Spot Ichiran
- Sado diving diary — Diving Service Freeway
- Sado Seaweed Research Team event report — Umi to Nippon Project
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