A seaside pool just 5 minutes from Keikyu Misakiguchi offers ideal conditions for diving and snorkeling training. Its easy access and controlled environment make it perfect for beginners and course practice.

Jogashima is located at the southernmost point of the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture, on the border of Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay. It can be reached by crossing the bridge. As it is quite close to the Tokyo area, it is very popular for day trip diving.

It’s just a 3-minute walk from Hon Atsugi Station on the Odakyu Line. You’ll find a spacious parking area with a capacity for up to 410 cars (with a height limit of 2.1 meters), and the first 3 hours of parking are absolutely free. The facility operates in two shifts, starting at (1) 10:00 a.m. and (2) 4:00 p.m., with each shift allowing reservations for up to 5 hours (please note that this schedule may vary depending on the day of the week, so it’s advisable to confirm in advance). In case the on-site parking gets full, there are coin-operated parking lots in the vicinity. Additionally, a convenience store is conveniently located nearby for your convenience. When it comes to equipment, there is a loading dock at the back of the building for easy unloading. Moreover, equipment washing stations are available on the wall near the tables.

Kanaya Sunset Beach in Futtsu, Chiba, is about an hour from Tokyo and offers views of Mt. Fuji and stunning sunsets. Underwater, it’s rich in macro life like nudibranchs and moss blennies, perfect for photography. Beginners can enjoy calm dives and practice in the on-site saltwater pool.

Hayakawa in Odawara, Kanagawa, is a beginner-friendly beach site with easy Tokyo access. Its shallow, calm waters feature sand and artificial reefs, hosting horse mackerel, amberjack, seasonal migratory fish, and winter dango fish, offering year-round diving in varied styles.

Ishibashi is very close to the center of the city, so you can dive on a day trip and do more than 3 dives in one day. This site is a beach entry only. The entry is via a slope, and a rocky area opens up as you descend. After swimming about 100 meters offshore, you will come to a wide sandy beach.

Nebugawa in Odawara, Kanagawa, is a world-class underwater archaeological site featuring remains of the former Nebugawa Station, submerged by the Great Kanto Earthquake. Fed by the Kuroshio Current, it hosts abundant marine life from pelagics to macro. Beach entry makes it accessible to all levels.

Enoura, on the west side of Kanagawa in the Nishishon area, is a safe dive site with a sloped entry and guide ropes underwater. With a max depth of 16m, it’s ideal for new divers. Follow the rope to spot a Doraemon statue at 15m. The site is cleaned annually around November.

Triangle in Manazuru, Kanagawa, is an artificial reef made from a massive steel frame sunk during Iwa Ohashi Bridge’s construction. The 10m-high, 50m-wide structure teems with fish, from snappers and horse mackerel to colorful soft corals. Suitable for all levels, it offers both macro and wide diving sights.

Hasama Ocean Park is in the inner bay of Tateyama on the Boso Peninsula. There is a beach, but boat diving is the main activity. At “Takane“ point, about 5 minutes from the harbor, there is a shrine and a large torii in the water.