Izu Peninsula

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Kumomi Ushitsuki Rock (★4.2)

This is the most popular cave diving spot in Izu. There are many caves and covern between and around two large rocks called Ushitsukiiwa in front of the harbor.

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Atami (★4.0)

This is a historic dive site that represents Higashi-Izu. It can be accessed from the Tokyo area in about 2 hours, and it is also possible to take a day trip, making it a popular spot, especially among Kanto divers.

SSI Service Center Japan, 101-0051 Chiyoda-ku

Osezaki Bay (★4.2)

Osezaki is one of the most famous dives sites in Japan. It is a cape that juts out into Suruga Bay and done as a beach dive. There are two dive options, one on the bayside of the cape and the other on the open seaside, both of which are shallow rocky areas when you descend and sandy areas when you go offshore.

SSI Service Center Japan, 101-0051 Chiyoda-ku

Budaine (★4.3)

There are a number of diving spots around Kamikimoto Island, an uninhabited island off the coast of Shimoda. It is a 20-minute boat ride from the harbor to the dive site. It is a popular spot for hammerhead sharks to appear from summer to autumn when the Kuroshio Current approaches the Izu Peninsula.

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Izu Oceanic Park (★3.7)

Izu Oceanic Park is the most popular dive site in Higashi-Izu. The facilities are good and there is a pool. In the summer, the area is crowded with beachgoers and ordinary people who use the pool.

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Hatsushima Island (★4.0)

It is the only inhabited remote island in Shizuoka Prefecture, about 10 km off the coast of Atami, which can be reached in 30 minutes by ferry. After crossing the island, you can go beach diving or boat diving.

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Tago (★4.0)

There are six boat points in the open sea and four in the bay at Tago. There is also one beach. At the point in the bay, there is a clump of Green Turtle Coral that looks like Okinawa, and much tropical small fish can be seen around it.

SSI Service Center Japan, 101-0051 Chiyoda-ku

Futo Yokobama (★4.3)

A popular spot representing East Izu, close to the IOP. There are two main beach points and a lot of boat diving. There are ramps and handrails on the beach for easy entry/exit. The sea conditions are often calm and can be enjoyed by beginners.

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Ita (★4.3)

Ida in Numazu City, Shizuoka, is a top beach dive site in Nishi Izu, famed for its clear “Ida Blue“ waters. Its gentle rocky slope suits all levels, with rich marine life and good tidal flow. Ideal for both macro and wide-angle photography, it’s a favorite among divers year-round.

Aqualung

Kawana (★3.9)

Kawana in Ito City, Shizuoka, offers calm waters and varied topography. With easy-entry beach dives ideal for beginners and boat dives for experienced divers, it’s rich in marine life year-round. Sea turtles are frequently spotted, making it a popular and rewarding dive site.

MASAMI T. (#1029201)

Hirasawa (★3.9)

Hirasawa in Numazu, Shizuoka offers calm seas year-round, ideal for both beginners and experienced divers. With multiple entry points, diverse terrain—sandy bottoms, rocky reefs, and coral colonies—it’s great for macro and wide-angle photography, plus vibrant marine life.

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Koganezaki (★4.3)

Located in Koganezaki Park, you can enjoy various flowers depending on the season, and entry/exit is very easy to do due to the ramps and handrails. When you enter, you’ll see a wide range of gorotas up to a few meters deep, and beyond that, you’ll see an entire surface of the sand.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Dougashima (★4.2)

Dogashima Island in Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka, offers complex underwater terrain and rich marine life. Highlights include boat launches from the “Tenmado-do Cave” and “Saku-ne” with undersea hot springs. Suitable for all levels, it showcases the ocean’s changing beauty across the seasons.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Toi Beach (★4.2)

Doi in Izu City, Shizuoka, is a top West Izu dive spot with calm beaches and diverse boat sites. It offers year-round night and wreck diving, soft coral colonies, and rich marine life, making it ideal for both beginners and advanced divers seeking variety and adventure.

Aqualung

Shishihama (★4.2)

Diving service near Mt.FujiThe Mouth of Truth is a sunken place, night diving can be held every day. (Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.) There is a diving pool (seawater), 6L-14L tanks are always available, Nitrox, left and right valve tanks for the side, and W tanks are available.

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