Kanmurishima Island is an uninhabited island with a circumference of 4km near the exit of Wakasa Bay in Kyoto Prefecture. The site is famous for its natural monument, the Great Horned Plover. The waters around the island are almost entirely surrounded by sheer cliffs, and the underwater terrain is dynamic.

Youdive Mae Beach in Oi, Fukui, is a beach-entry site just 10 seconds from the shop. Sheltered in a bay, it’s diveable almost year-round, ideal for beginners and training. Macro life like seahorses and nudibranchs abounds, and early summer brings schools of migratory fish such as yellowtail.

The Oki Islands are an archipelago of four inhabited islands off the coast of the Shimane Peninsula. It is famous for its geopark and dynamic terrain. The warm Tsushima Current flows around the area, and there are dynamic points where migratory fish such as yellowtail and Hiramasa swim in schools.

Noris Kobe Maiko in Maiko, Kobe, is a rare urban diving school with a beach and a 5m-deep pool right in front of the shop, offering views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Suitable for beginners to pros, Maiko Beach allows night dives and hosts diverse marine life around the breakwater.

A 10-minute boat ride from Kamiko Port, this uninhabited island site features a drop-off from 5m to 40m+, attracting schools of Spanish mackerel, yellowtail, kanpachi, and horse mackerel. Best dived in summer, it offers dynamic scenery but is challenging in winter.

You will need to be taken to the beach by a service boat from Kamiko Fishing Port, as there is no access from land. Thanks to its location inside the bay, it is not affected by major weather conditions. Entry is from a sandy area, and the water gradually gets deeper. You can also ensure the water is deep enough for a restricted water area. To the right of the entry (north), there are rocky areas where bottom fish live.

Diving School Noris Osaka in Chuo-ku, Osaka, features a heated pool with depths of 1.2m and 4.5m. A mirrored wall helps divers check form and buoyancy, making it ideal for skill improvement at any level. Freediving and mermaid swim lessons are also offered to suit various diving styles.

Omi Maiko on Lake Biwa’s west shore in Otsu, Shiga, is the prefecture’s only dive site. Its clear waters let beginners enjoy experience and fun dives while spotting freshwater fish like ayu and black bass, offering a unique charm distinct from ocean diving.

Log Mae in Echizen, Fukui, is a beach-entry site with depths to 23m and dynamic features like Ebisu Channel, arches, and roots. Home to schools of horse mackerel, amberjack, and 200+ nudibranch species, it’s ideal for all levels. Excellent facilities and easy access add to its appeal.

Kabushi Iwa in Echizen-cho, Fukui, is a beach-entry dive site ideal for beginners, with depths up to 12m. It features complex reefs, tunnels, and stable summer conditions. Divers can spot schools of horse mackerel, barracuda, nudibranchs, and enjoy the “First Tunnel” with natural air pockets.