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Izuyama in Atami, Shizuoka, is a boat-entry site with clear water, rich marine life, and good tidal flow. Suitable for intermediate to advanced divers, it offers diverse styles from wide-angle to macro. Stable year-round, it delivers varied and vibrant underwater scenery.

This is a historic dive site that represents Higashi-Izu. It can be accessed from the Tokyo area in about 2 hours, and it is also possible to take a day trip, making it a popular spot, especially among Kanto divers.

Located near Atami’s wreck, this dive site has fixed buoys with depths from 18-20m below the buoy. West side (No.1 root) stays ~20m deep; east side (No.2 root) deepens to 30m. Strong currents, rich fish schools, and varied terrain make it popular.

Kosoga Cave in Atami, Shizuoka, is open Nov–Apr and features a 40m semi-enclosed cave at 6–12m depth, ideal for beginners. Its wide space and open ceiling let sunlight create a stunning blue gradation. Just 10 minutes by boat from Atami Port, it’s both scenic and accessible.

Sodaine is a pinnacle in Atami, Shizuoka, features dynamic terrain with vibrant soft corals. Depths range 15–30m, with schools of snappers at 10–20m. Its sandy southeast slope and northeast drop-off attract topography lovers. Best from fall to winter, when clear waters reveal stunning underwater scenery.

Reopened in 2024, Yugawara Aqua Park in Kanagawa features a 25m pool (6 lanes, 1.1m deep) and a 4.75m diving pool for scuba and freediving. With a gym, studio, and multipurpose space, it’s a hub for locals and divers to train, stay healthy, and build skills.