Our Summer Recommendation
East Izu peninsula | FUTO
This popular site is our recommendation for the best diving on the Izu Peninsula. There are two dive spots in Futo, which are both located in a large cove. From the beach point, even beginners can enjoy diving here.
You can see a wide range of tropic fish in these waters, which migrate to the cover every year. From June to August you have the chance to witness the squid eggs spawning.
When the southwesterly winds are clam, you can visit Futo Hole. This a a cave located about 3 metres below the surface, with picturesque scenery. It's especially beautiful when the sunlight filters through the water into the cave. We recommend skin-diving from this point when the weather is warm.
For deeper dives, we recommend the drop off points at Maekado and Futatsune. They have dynamic geographical features that you rarely have the opportunity to see. For advanced or pro divers, there's also some spectacular dive spots where access is limited depending on the season and are unreachable from the shore.
After a full day of diving, you can relax in the "Maru Boat Onsen" right next to the sea. Take a break, look out onto the water and talk about the day's dive. This hot tub is free for everyone to use, but management asks that you don't bring any Japanese sake or alcohol in with you.
You can see a wide range of tropic fish in these waters, which migrate to the cover every year. From June to August you have the chance to witness the squid eggs spawning.
When the southwesterly winds are clam, you can visit Futo Hole. This a a cave located about 3 metres below the surface, with picturesque scenery. It's especially beautiful when the sunlight filters through the water into the cave. We recommend skin-diving from this point when the weather is warm.
For deeper dives, we recommend the drop off points at Maekado and Futatsune. They have dynamic geographical features that you rarely have the opportunity to see. For advanced or pro divers, there's also some spectacular dive spots where access is limited depending on the season and are unreachable from the shore.
After a full day of diving, you can relax in the "Maru Boat Onsen" right next to the sea. Take a break, look out onto the water and talk about the day's dive. This hot tub is free for everyone to use, but management asks that you don't bring any Japanese sake or alcohol in with you.
Our Fall Recommendations
South Izu Peninsula | NAKAGI (HIRIZO SHORE)
In our opinion, Nakagi best visited in the fall. This gorgeous spot is extremely popular in the summertime, so later in the year is better if you want to beat the crowds. Plus, this is the time when the water clarity is at its best. Thanks to the Kuroshio current bringing in warm water, you can enjoy temperatures of 26°C (79°F). This area is great for drift diving, and beginners can enjoy the shallow waters.
(This site is only available for those booking at overnight tour)
(This site is only available for those booking at overnight tour)
Our Fall Recommendations
West Izu Penisula | TAGO
Tago is a famous area in West Izu with boat diving points inside and outside of the bay. Divers can enjoy taking many macro pictures of the dynamic underwater features while diving inside of the bay. Drift diving is available only for a few months of the year. Inexperienced divers are encouraged to join and there is no training fee for drift diving.
Tago is well know for an abundance of beautiful table corals, especially at the outer dive sites. Table corals are usually found in the warmer waters of southern Japan. Soft coral grows abundantly in the area. This is the secret of why Tago has so many different kinds of fish.
One popular point has a dynamic 30+ meter drop off. (almost 100ft) In the flow of the current, countless fish can be seen here. Another area has a sandy bottom for beginner divers. There is also a cave drift dive here.
Tago is well know for an abundance of beautiful table corals, especially at the outer dive sites. Table corals are usually found in the warmer waters of southern Japan. Soft coral grows abundantly in the area. This is the secret of why Tago has so many different kinds of fish.
One popular point has a dynamic 30+ meter drop off. (almost 100ft) In the flow of the current, countless fish can be seen here. Another area has a sandy bottom for beginner divers. There is also a cave drift dive here.
Our Winter Recommendation
Izu Oceanic park | Christmas Tour!
This is another popular point on the East Izu Peninsula. The underwater geographical features here were created when Mount Oomuroyama erupted, and lava flowed into the sea. The water here is absolutely teeming with sea life. Warm water is brought in by a warm current current named 'Kuroshio', which flows up from the Pacifi Ocean, past the Philippines. In the summer time the temperature reaches 25°C/77°F! The lowest temperature is 13°C/55°F, so you can enjoy diving all year. Every year the dive center here displays a huge Christmas tree underwater. They also lend out Santa Claus and reindeer outfits for divers who feel like getting into the Christmas spirit. You can see a lot of Santa Clauses swimming around underwater this time of year!
