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.

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.

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.

Kosoga Cave in Atami, Shizuoka, is open Nov–Apr and features a 40m semi-enclosed cave at 6–12m depth, ideal for beginners. Its wide space and open ceiling let sunlight create a stunning blue gradation. Just 10 minutes by boat from Atami Port, it’s both scenic and accessible.

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.

Located near Atami’s wreck, this dive site has fixed buoys with depths from 18-20m below the buoy. West side (No.1 root) stays ~20m deep; east side (No.2 root) deepens to 30m. Strong currents, rich fish schools, and varied terrain make it popular.

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.

Sodaine is a pinnacle in Atami, Shizuoka, features dynamic terrain with vibrant soft corals. Depths range 15–30m, with schools of snappers at 10–20m. Its sandy southeast slope and northeast drop-off attract topography lovers. Best from fall to winter, when clear waters reveal stunning underwater scenery.

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.

Located on the Usami Coast of Ito City, it is a good dive site for beginners and training due to its stable sea conditions and easy beach entry. The maximum depth is about 14 meters. The diving site has a variety of environments, including sand, and artificial reefs such as clay pipes and railroad tracks.