MIURA UMINO GAKKO

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.

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.

The 170° ne, in Hayama, is named after the large pinnacle found by navigating 170° from the entry point. With a max depth of about 13 m and minimal current, it’s ideal for beginners, try dives, and training. Sandy bottoms host gobies and wrasses year-round, while seaweed forests shelter many juvenile fish.

Very close to the center of the city and a popular spot for day diving. The dive site is about 10 minutes by boat from the harbor. It has roots in sandy soil at a depth of 30 meters. The wall of the rock is covered with soft corals, and a school of Yellowfin Damselfish is swimming around the wall.

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.

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.