This dive site, Nebukawa in Odawara, Kanagawa, is renowned as a world-class underwater archaeological site. It features the fascinating remains of the former Nebugawa Station, which was submerged during the devastating Great Kanto Earthquake. The site offers unique underwater navigation opportunities exploring historical structures, combined with easy beach entry, making it highly accessible for divers of all experience levels.
Fed by the nutrient-rich Kuroshio Current, Nebukawa hosts an exceptionally abundant and diverse array of marine life. Divers can expect to encounter schools of snappers, elegant green sea fans, shy moss blennies, intriguing mantis shrimp, graceful sea turtles, camouflaged frogfish, peculiar dungfish, and a wide variety of colorful nudibranchs. The site also attracts pelagic species, adding to its rich biodiversity.
The best time to visit Nebukawa is generally year-round, offering consistent access to its unique blend of history and marine biology. Its shallow depths and beach entry make it ideal for both scuba divers and freedivers looking to explore the submerged station and vibrant macro life. It is particularly recommended for underwater photographers due to the excellent macro subjects and unique wide-angle opportunities presented by the historical remnants.
