The stunning Sandanbeki cliffs were the scene of a dramatic eighth stop of the 2016 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
Photos from a Pacific Thriller
4,600 excited fans turned out to watch the world's best cliff divers in action.
Orlando Duque as always was a favourite with the crowd.
A quick fist-pump for Steven LoBue and Blake Aldridge on the rocks.
Gary Hunt was in a relaxed mood, despite knowing he could wrap up the title in Japan.
Michal 'Man of Steel' Navratil was chasing a hat-trick of wins, but finished up in sixth place.
Hunt was unhappy with his final dive, but it was enough to secure him a record sixth World Series title.
The door was left open for someone else to take victory in Japan, and Sergio Guzman seized his opportunity with some magnificent dives.
The celebrating Mexican is swallowed by the waters...
Then overcome with emotion as the enormity of his win sinks in.
Lysanne Richard dived brilliantly...
But Rhiannan Iffland performed even better, racking up the highest ever women's winning score and taking a step closer to the title.
The two rivals shared a hug, and will now finish their battle under the lights in Dubai.
An embrace too for the two male winners of the day, Hunt and Guzman.
Japan champs show off their trophies.
Time to pop the corks and celebrate before heading to Dubai for a floodlit finale.
