Futou is the scenic point of Nishi-Izu. This site can be reach via beach entry or boat entry. There is a small area where you can go night diving all year round. There are caves, caverns, and arches as you progress through the shallow beach sand to the rocky terrain.

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.

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.“

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 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.

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.

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.

Nakagi is located in the southernmost in the Izu Peninsula. This area benefits from Black Stream and shows various scenes underwater as the seasons change. The scenery created by nature over the centuries will attract divers both of land and underwater.

Shobuzawa in Kawazu-cho, Shizuoka, lies on Izu’s east coast. Formed by volcanic activity, it offers lava formations, reefs, and sand. Accessible by beach, it suits all levels and is popular with macro divers year-round for its clear water and rich marine life. Well-equipped facilities ensure comfort.

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.