Place to visit
L-Achi, Japan: what it is and when to go
L-Achi is a dive site (L字アーチ) in Japan. Interests: Diving. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 13 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 28. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Dive site · Diving
- Local name
- L字アーチ
- Where
- Japan
- You can go
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- OKA Naha, 289 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 24.86666, 125.16326
What it is and where
L-Achi is a dive site (L字アーチ) in Japan.
Its coordinates are 24.86666, 125.16326; the nearest main airport is Naha International Airport (OKA, Naha), 289 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Diving places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit L-Achi: April to October.
- JanBetter not10:37
- FebBetter not11:10
- MarBetter not11:50
- AprPossible12:35
- MayPossible13:13
- JunPossible13:32
- JulPossible13:24
- AugPossible12:52
- SepPossible12:08
- OctPossible11:24
- NovBetter not10:46
- DecBetter not10:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- W-AchiDive site323 m
- KurosuhôruDive site759 m
- HanadainoneDive site1.7 km
- Sawada BeachBeach2.9 km
- ToriikeDive site5.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Diving
- Japanese cruiser Nagara: 1921 Nagara-class cruiser
- Japanese cruiser Tatsuta: 1918 Tenryū-class cruiser
- Adan Mae: Dive site
- Agenashikueda Sango: Dive site
- Akasanbashi Mae: Dive site
- Ama Beach Mae: Dive site
Every Japan place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is L-Achi?
It is a dive site (L字アーチ in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit L-Achi?
April to October. In June there are 13 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 28.
How do you get to L-Achi?
The nearest main airport is Naha International Airport (OKA), 289 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have W-Achi, Kurosuhôru, Hanadainone. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Diving35 places for diving in Japan, from Japanese cruiser Nagara to spots hardly anyone knows. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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