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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.

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.

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.

The Asahi 16, a gravel transport ship, rests split in half underwater, a notable shipwreck in Japan. Its large hull emerges unexpectedly in sandy surroundings, becoming a thriving fish habitat. Near the bow, a winch attracts colorful fish, while descent ropes at both ends offer unique wreck diving experiences.

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.

This is the largest and closest of the seven Izu Islands to the mainland. Mihara, an active volcano, is located in the center of the island. Boat diving is also available, but due to the variety of beach points, diving from the beach is more popular. The most popular of these is Autumn Beach.

Located on the west side of the Manazuru Peninsula, it is a popular point that is quite close to the Kanto area. Beach entry and boat entry are available. The beach is home to a colony of coral anemones that have been designated as a natural monument and are surrounded by many colorful creatures, including clownfish.

There is a concrete slope with a rope to catch you, allowing for safe entry and exit. The maximum depth is about 16 meters, and guide ropes are stretched along the underwater route, making this a safe spot for divers just starting to dive.　If you continue along the guide rope, Doraemon appears at 15m.

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.

This dive site boasts dynamic topography, featuring a large offshore root known as the West Root and the Horse Mackerel Root. It’s conveniently located just 5 minutes from the harbor, making it suitable even for those who are not particularly comfortable with boat rides. One of the most spectacular highlights here is the presence of stingrays, especially during early summer. In the peak season, the encounter rate with stingrays can approach 100%, and you may even witness a group of them instead of just one or two. As autumn arrives, the visibility improves, and the already dynamic topography becomes even more fascinating. You can observe kampachi and sunfish circling around, as well as the famous “school of large, motionless snappers“ in the offshore roots. Many divers who frequent this site express their amazement, saying, “I can’t believe I’m in Izu.“