I thought there was a thread about Mikomoto already, but couldnt find one.

Anyway. Going to Japan early autumn and have set my sights on Mikomoto.

Recommendation needed on operator, accommodation, ect. The whole lot.

I know theres the occasional storm when diving is cancelled and im thinking for a week, but is that too much?

Also do the operator offer for example macro diving at Izu if Mikomoto is stormed off? Or is this to be arranged on your own?

Lens choices, most footage is from far away in the blue, so strobes can be left in hotel im sure?

Sony full frame shooter, what are best options? Or just GoPro?

Any help appreciated.

I'm in Japan but haven't been yet so can't offer practical advice.
i do know that strobes are not allowed for the hammerhead dives at Yonaguni, not sure if it's the same at Mikomoto, would need to look into footage. There's no mention of it on their Q&A, so probably ok.

Speaking of which, watch Kirin's documercial on Mikomoto-hammers if you haven't already to get a feel for it:
https://waterpixels.net/forums/topic/1881-documentary-on-mikomoto-hammers-mikomoto-japan/

A week sounds on the longuish side given that it's going on a packed boat in often rough seas to do short dives, might be a little intense.
I doubt they organize actual macro diving on the peninsula as they're very much focused on drift dives around the islet, but they might have partner operations. Look into transport though, not really sure how access is.

Mikomoto Hammers does mention this on their site:
If the sea conditions are poor and we cannot make the dive at Mikomoto Island, is it possible to dive at another site?
Yes, it is possible to dive at another site if you make a request to do so. However, where we choose to dive will depend on the sea conditions on that day. So, for example, if the west wind is too strong, we will dive on the east side of the peninsula.


cheers

Edited 8 hours ago8 hr by bghazzal