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🇯🇵 Japan

Okinawa diving (Yonaguni's monument), Izu coast wreck dives, Chiba surf, Shonan kite.

📖 Diving in Japan: 42 Sites from Sharks to Stone Monuments
62spots listed
42Diving
20Surfing
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Izu — Osezaki

Beginner-friendly dive site near Izu, Japan, with depths from 5–30m suitable for training and exploration year-round.

Beginner 5–30m
L字アーチ Japan Diving
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L字アーチ

L字アーチ is a year-round Japan dive site featuring a distinctive arch formation and healthy coral conditions.

Middle Book Japan Diving
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Middle Book

Middle Book is a year-round dive destination in Japan with 12 recorded species observations and healthy coral conditions.

Outer bay Japan Diving
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Outer bay

Year-round diving near Izu's iconic Osezaki Lighthouse in a protected marine park. Diverse marine life with documented species observations.

Beginner

Best for beginners

AQUA MATE Japan Diving
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AQUA MATE

Year-round diving at Aqua Mate, Japan. Rich marine life with 12 documented species and solid coral health.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
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Izu — Osezaki

Beginner-friendly dive site near Izu, Japan, with depths from 5–30m suitable for training and exploration year-round.

Beginner 5–30m
MACSURF Japan Surfing
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MACSURF

Macsurf is a year-round Japanese surf spot with active community documentation and 12 species observations.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Outer bay Japan Diving
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Outer bay

Year-round diving near Izu's iconic Osezaki Lighthouse in a protected marine park. Diverse marine life with documented species observations.

Beginner

Iconic spots in Japan

Hand-picked landmarks for divers visiting Japan — sites widely featured in dive guides and trip reports.

High Bridge Japan Diving
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High Bridge

High Bridge is a year-round dive destination in Japan with 12 recorded species observations and active community video documentation.

Outer bay Japan Diving
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Outer bay

Year-round diving near Izu's iconic Osezaki Lighthouse in a protected marine park. Diverse marine life with documented species observations.

Beginner
Wannai Japan Diving
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Wannai

Wannai is a year-round dive site near Izu Osezaki Lighthouse in Japan's Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, with documented marine life and active community presence.

Beginner
沖の島 ダイビング黒潮 Japan Diving
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沖の島 ダイビング黒潮

Year-round diving off Japan's Oki Island in the Kuroshio Current, with healthy corals and diverse marine life.

Advanced Jan·Feb·Mar+
片瀬東浜 Japan Surfing
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片瀬東浜

Katase-Higashihama is a consistent year-round surf break on Japan's Pacific coast with easy access and local community energy.

Beginner
片瀬西浜・鵠沼海水浴場 Japan Surfing
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片瀬西浜・鵠沼海水浴場

Year-round beach break near Tokyo with consistent waves and easy access. Local favorite with 12 recorded species observations and active community.

Beginner
砂辺 Japan Diving
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砂辺

Okinawa dive site with year-round access and healthy coral. Twelve recorded species and community video guides.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
辻堂海岸 Japan Surfing
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辻堂海岸

Tsujidō Beach offers consistent surf year-round on Japan's eastern coast, with a mix of beach breaks and nearby reef options.

Beginner

Map of Japan diving spots

62 spots — 8featured

All spots (62 spots)

AQUA MATE Japan Diving
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AQUA MATE

Year-round diving at Aqua Mate, Japan. Rich marine life with 12 documented species and solid coral health.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
DOUBLE LEAF SHONAN Japan Surfing
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DOUBLE LEAF SHONAN

Year-round Japanese break with consistent waves and local community support. Double Leaf Shonan offers accessible surfing near Tokyo.

Jan·Feb·Mar+
Dolphin's Dream Japan Diving
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Dolphin's Dream

Year-round diving at Dolphin's Dream in Japan. Four recorded species and active community guides.

Jan·Feb·Mar+
High Bridge Japan Diving
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High Bridge

High Bridge is a year-round dive destination in Japan with 12 recorded species observations and active community video documentation.

Diving
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Izu — Osezaki

Beginner-friendly dive site near Izu, Japan, with depths from 5–30m suitable for training and exploration year-round.

Beginner 5–30m
L字アーチ Japan Diving
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L字アーチ

L字アーチ is a year-round Japan dive site featuring a distinctive arch formation and healthy coral conditions.

M.S.P. Japan Surfing
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M.S.P.

M.S.P. is a year-round Japanese surf spot with a growing video community and accessible breaks for all skill levels.

MACSURF Japan Surfing
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MACSURF

Macsurf is a year-round Japanese surf spot with active community documentation and 12 species observations.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Middle Book Japan Diving
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Middle Book

Middle Book is a year-round dive destination in Japan with 12 recorded species observations and healthy coral conditions.

Outer bay Japan Diving
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Outer bay

Year-round diving near Izu's iconic Osezaki Lighthouse in a protected marine park. Diverse marine life with documented species observations.

Beginner
POERAVA Japan Surfing
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POERAVA

Poerava is a consistent year-round surf break on Japan's coast with active community documentation and video content.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
SURFING POOL Japan Surfing
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SURFING POOL

Artificial wave pool in Japan offering consistent surfing year-round without ocean swells or weather delays.

Beginner
Sentan Japan Diving
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Sentan

Sentan near Izu Osezaki Lighthouse is a year-round Japanese dive site with 12 recorded species and protected status within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Ukon Denchi Japan Diving
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Ukon Denchi

Ukon Denchi is a year-round dive site in Japan with 12 recorded species observations and healthy coral conditions.

Jan·Feb·Mar+
WSC Japan Surfing
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WSC

WSC is a year-round Japanese surf break with active community documentation and consistent swell.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Wannai Japan Diving
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Wannai

Wannai is a year-round dive site near Izu Osezaki Lighthouse in Japan's Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, with documented marine life and active community presence.

Beginner
W字アーチ Japan Diving
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W字アーチ

W字アーチ is a Japanese dive site featuring distinctive arch formations, accessible year-round with moderate species diversity.

Intermediate
Diving
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Yonaguni — Underwater Monument

Advanced dive site near Japan's southern islands featuring a mysterious underwater monument structure between 5–30m.

Advanced 5–30m
be dive Japan Diving
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be dive

Be Dive offers year-round diving in Japan with minimal coral stress and active species observations.

grassgreen SURF GARAGE Japan Surfing
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grassgreen SURF GARAGE

Grassgreen Surf Garage is a year-round Japanese surf spot with an active community sharing local conditions and tips.

Jan·Feb·Mar+
mains. Japan Surfing
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mains.

Mains is a year-round Japanese surf break with consistent waves and a small but active local community.

Jan·Feb·Mar+
わっしょいダイバーズ Japan Diving
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わっしょいダイバーズ

Year-round diving at わっしょいダイバーズ in Japan with 12 documented species and healthy coral conditions.

Jan·Feb·Mar+
アダン前 Japan Diving
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アダン前

Year-round Japanese dive site with diverse marine life and active community documentation. 12 species observations recorded.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
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