Moving to Shikoku

[ChimChim75]

I'll be moving to the Takamatsu area. Any divers around there?

I should have a couple of weeks off in August to dive and my gear should be there by then.

I'm coming from Oahu, so it's going to take me some time to adjust from being able to dive a couple times a week... It would be nice to go regularly in Japan too.

Jeff

 

[japan-diver]

Not sure of up in your area but you are more then welcome to come visit Okinawa in August for some great dives- a short flight from the mainland.

 

[ChimChim75]

I was thinking about it... Might be pricy in August tho?

 

[japan-diver]

The dive prices don't change - resort prices go up but the smaller hotels are pretty much the same.

 

[ChimChim75]

Good to know...

What shop(s) would you recommend? I would definitely like to check out the "pyramids" while down there... Seem interesting.

 

[japan-diver]

The pyramids are located in Yonaguni - another flight down from Okinawa main island. I will be leading a tour down that way in July maybe again in August if we have enough interest. I usually get down there a few times a year with groups. On the main island I know this little shop called Reef Encounters that has pretty good rep.

 

[Daiika]

Chim Chim, here's the list of Shikoku shops. I don't think any of them speak English. They probably will not answer email in English too.

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When you get there, have someone who speaks Japanese call them. And be prepared for the prices.

Rod

 

[ChimChim75]

Thanks! I figured I'd go into a shop or two in Takamatsu and see what I can find out after I arrive. I'm sure I could communicate ok in person, but my Japanese is a little rusty for the phone.

I was hoping I could find a dive buddy near me, but this might take some work...

 

[ChimChim75]

What kind of water temperatures can I expect in Shikoku and in Okinawa? Thanks!

 

[japan-diver]

We have 27C in Okinawa right now and climbing a bit more up to 29C or so by Aug. Winter time we get down to about 21-22C at the coldest. Up north its a bit brisk in winter.