Ayajin
Ayajin
The beach and port of Ayajin in Toseong-myeon, Goseong, Gangwon. With plentiful rocky-shore and reef terrain and clear water, beach, boat and breakwater diving are all possible. It is regarded as one of Korea's premier dive spots.
Rocky-shore & reef diving
in clear water
The beach and port of Ayajin in Toseong-myeon, Goseong, Gangwon. With plentiful rocky-shore and reef terrain and clear water, beach, boat and breakwater diving are all possible. Note that, typical of the East Sea, depth drops off quickly and winter water temperature is very low.
Ayajin by the numbers
※ Depth, visibility, water temperature, current and best season all lack a primary source or are single/unverified (data pending). Beach access is easy, but nearby sites drop off in depth quickly.
A rocky shore of octopus and seaweed
Octopus, fish and seaweed are found across the rocky shore and reef.
From Seoul to the entry point
About 2.5–3 hours by car.
Ayajin-ri, Toseong-myeon.
Choose an on-site entry point.
No separate entry permit is required. We recommend confirming the details with a local dive shop.
Covers decompression sickness and gas embolism (per Ministry of Health and Welfare notice). Daytime hours weekdays 08:30–17:30; for night or 24-hour emergencies, transfer via 119.
- Low water temperature (winter ~2–3°C)
- Sites where depth drops off quickly
- Boat traffic
- Depth, visibility, water temperature, current and best season all lack a primary source or are single/unverified — data pending.
- Difficulty descriptions differ across sources (the beach is easy, but nearby sites drop off quickly) — local confirmation recommended.
The clear water of the East Sea,
at Goseong
Plan your dive at Ayajin.