Part of the Pacific Basin and separated from it by Sakhalin and the Japanese Islands, the Sea of Japan splashes off the coast of Russia, Japan, China and Korea. The climatic conditions here are harsh. In the northern and western parts of the ice appears to have the third week of November, and in some years in the Tatar Strait, the ice formed by the 20th day of October. The air temperature in these areas can drop to -20 degrees Celsius. Melting of ice begins in March and continues until the end of April. There were years when the sea surface was completely cleared of ice cover only in June.
Nevertheless, in the summer, the Sea of Japan in its southern borders is pleased 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 southern Greece. A characteristic feature of the Sea of Japan is its extremely unstable weather. In the morning, the sun can shine brightly, and by noon a strong wind rises and a storm begins with a thunderstorm. Especially often this happens in the fall. Then during a storm the wave can reach 10-12 meters in height.
The Sea of Japan is rich in fish. Mackerel, flounder, herring, saury, and cod are mined here. But the most popular, of course, is pollock. During spawning, coastal waters literally boil from a huge amount of this fish. Scallops, shrimp and sea kale, which has become very popular in recent years, are also harvested here in recent years, namely kelp. In addition, in the Sea of Japan you can find squids and octopuses, which come across weighing up to 50 kilograms. And the huge eels found here, also called herring kings, were mistaken for underwater monsters in the past.
Holidays on the Sea of Japan will appeal to those who are not looking for noisy entertainment. The beauty of the reefs and the crystal clear waters are ideal for scuba diving enthusiasts. Equipment here can be taken in special diving centers. Issue it at many camp sites.
The only thing divers need to consider is that the water temperature drops sharply with depth. In the northern waters, already at a depth of 50 meters, it reaches only +4 degrees Celsius. In the southern part of such a mark, the temperature reaches approximately at a depth of 200 meters. And a little deeper is zero.
Those who choose the Sea of Japan to relax can not only go diving, but also make interesting trips to the Ussuri taiga. She keeps a lot of secrets and mysteries, so you will not be bored here. What is only a giant footprint 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. Locals are sure that the aliens once created an unusual pile of huge boulders. On the sea coast near the city of Nakhodka, two hills, called Brother and Sister, rise. According to legend, they were made by the Titans as a gate through which the Prince of Light would once come to Earth. For lovers of all the mysterious and unusual holidays on the Sea of Japan will seem like a paradise. And the exotic beauty of these places will be remembered for a long time.
Between the islands of Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku, the Inland Sea is splashing. It is small, only 18 thousand square kilometers, but is the most important transport artery between these islands. Hiroshima, Fukuyama, Osaka, Niihama and other major industrial centers of Japan rise on its shores. This sea is considered warm. The water temperature even in the winter months does not fall below +16 degrees Celsius, and in summer it rises to +27. Tourism on this small sea is very well developed. Every year, thousands of people from around the world come here to admire the magnificent landscapes, visit the ancient samurai shrines, get acquainted with the original Japanese culture.