Shakotan Peninsula · Japan · Reef
Jorogo Rock
A tangle of interlocking rocks with entry from boat or shelf
Area photo: snotch from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan · CC BY 2.0
Jorogo Rock lies about 10 minutes by boat from Horomui harbour. Rocks are jumbled together in a complex arrangement, and the current is weak. Divers can enter from the boat or from the rock shelf, and the bottom reaches 23 m.
Also known as 女郎子岩, Jorogo Iwa.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Shakotan Peninsula and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Entry is from the boat or from the rock shelf, 10 minutes from Horomui harbour. The rocks at this point interlock in a complex pattern, and the current is weak. The bottom reaches 23 m at the deepest.
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 | Prime | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Shakotan Peninsula: Diving runs all year; July to September is the best season for fish and visibility, while the colder months bring the sea lions.
Sources
- Aqua Cat Horomui point map — Aqua Cat Horomui Diving Camp
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