Sea of Japan, features of tourism

Included in the Pacific Ocean basin and separated from it by Sakhalin and the Japanese islands, the Sea of Japan splits off the coasts of Russia, Japan, China and Korea. The climatic conditions here are severe. In the northern and western parts of the ice appears as early as the third decade of November, and in some years in the Tatar Strait, ice was formed by the 20th of October. The air temperature in these areas can drop to -20 degrees Celsius. Ice melting begins in March and lasts until the end of April. There were years when the surface of the sea was completely cleared of the ice cover only in June.

Nevertheless, in the summer the Sea of Japan in its southern borders pleases with a water temperature of +27 degrees Celsius (even higher than in the Aegean Sea!). In the northern part, the water temperature is about +20 degrees, the same as in May in the south of Greece. A characteristic feature of the Sea of Japan is its extremely unstable weather. In the morning, the sun can shine brightly, and already by noon a strong wind rises and a storm begins with a thunderstorm. Especially often this happens in the autumn. Then during a storm wave can reach 10-12 meters in height.

The Sea of Japan is rich in fish. Here, mackerel, flounder, herring, saury, cod are mined. But the most massive, of course, is pollock. During spawning, coastal waters literally effervesce from a huge amount of this fish. Also here, sea scallops, shrimps are obtained and become very popular in recent years, sea kale, or rather seaweed kelp. In addition, in the Sea of Japan you can find squid and octopus, which come across in weight up to 50 kilograms. And the great eels that are here, also called herring kings, were mistaken for underwater monsters in former years.

Rest on the Sea of Japan more like those who are not looking for noisy entertainment. The beauty of the reefs and the crystal clear waters are ideal for lovers of scuba diving. Equipment can be taken here at special diving centers. They give it out at many camp sites.

The only thing that should be taken into account by divers is that the water temperature decreases sharply with depth. In the northern water area already at a depth of 50 meters it reaches only +4 degrees Celsius. In the southern part of this mark, the temperature reaches about 200 meters. And a little deeper is equal to zero.

Who has chosen to rest the Sea of Japan, can not only engage in diving, but also make interesting trips to Ussuri taiga. It stores a lot of secrets and mysteries, so you do not have to be bored. What is worth only a footprint of the giant left in the stone. Its length for our perception is incredible - it is one and a half meters! Also of great interest is the Dragon Park. Local residents are sure that the unusual heap of huge blocks once created by the aliens. On the sea coast near the town of Nakhodka there are two hills, called Brother and Sister. According to legend, they were made by the Titans as a gate through which the Prince of Light will once come to Earth. For fans of all the mysterious and unusual holiday in the Sea of Japan will seem paradise. And the exotic beauty of these places will remain in your memory for a long time.

Between the islands of Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku splashing Internal Japanese Sea. It is small, only 18 thousand square kilometers, but it is the most important transport artery between these islands. On its shores rise Hiroshima, Fukuyama, Osaka, Niikhama and other major industrial centers of Japan. This sea is considered warm. The water temperature even in the winter months is not below +16 degrees Celsius, and in summer it rises to +27. Tourism in this small sea is very well developed. Every year thousands of people from all over the world come here to admire the magnificent landscapes, visit the ancient samurai sanctuaries, get acquainted with the original Japanese culture.