SHOBUZAWA DIVING CENTER

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.

Inatori in Higashi Izu faces south, offering stable sea conditions year-round despite narai winds. Shizuma Beach features 700m of gorota and white sand, ideal for all levels. Underwater guide ropes and buoys make it perfect for easy navigation and self-diving.

Kitagawa Kajikaki in Higashi Izu, Shizuoka, is a boat dive just 5 minutes from the harbor. With depths of 12–24m (avg. 14–16m), it suits all levels. Colorful soft corals, large schools of horse mackerel, Japanese horn sharks, and wrasse feeding scenes make it a vibrant, exciting site.

The point, situated on the north side of Mikomoto Island, experiences the influence of both low and high tides. Notably, the three roots exhibit symmetry, with the west side being flat and gradually deep, while the east side features clustered roots.

There are a number of diving spots around Kamikimoto Island, an uninhabited island off the coast of Shimoda. It is a 20-minute boat ride from the harbor to the dive site. It is a popular spot for hammerhead sharks to appear from summer to autumn when the Kuroshio Current approaches the Izu Peninsula.

Situated offshore Enokuchi and Mitsu-ne on Kamikomoto Island, this site is highly affected by tides. The depth of the reef ranges from 22 to 25 meters, peaking at 19 meters towards the end before descending sharply to 45 meters. Due to significant tidal influence, it’s considered a challenging dive, particularly for beginners.