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Atami

Perhaps the most attractive feature about the Atami dive site is access; it's just 40 minutes from Tokyo and just 10 minutes from Atami station.

The shore diving is nothing to write home about, but, Atami also has boat diving to several fantastic sites, all just 10 minutes from shore. The sites are varied, offering sandy bottom, rocky surfaces, and deep walls. Atami also covets one of the only diveable wrecks in all of mainland Japan: the well-known Chinsen. This wreck is 100% packed with soft corals, sponges and other sea life, and lies well within recreational depths. This is a “must dive” for any visitor.

		Izu Ocean Park (IOP)
		IOP is located on the east coast of the Izu peninsula about 90 minutes south of Atami by car, and can also be reached from Ito station in about 30 minutes. This is perhaps the most beautiful shore diving site in all Japan, both above and below the water. The site facilities are top-notch and the gently rolling hills of the large property are covered with green grass, palm trees and picnic tables. IOP has a staggering variety of underwater habitats to experience. There is sandy bottom, rocky bottom, kelp, and several spectacular walls packed with soft coral and other creatures. Napoleon Fish, halibut, Parrot Fish, squid and lion fish are just some of the many kinds of life you can share the water with here. Current is rare and the site offers both shallow and deep diving, making this an excellent experience for both novice and experienced divers.

Oshima Island

When viewed from East Izu, Oshima Island is the mysterious gem floating on the horizon off in the distance to the right of Hatsushima. This pristine diving Mecca can be reached by ferry from Tokyo in less than 2 hours, and from Atami in 60 minutes.

Being farther out in the ocean, the water surrounding Oshima features superior visibility and a number of pristine shore-entry dive sites that offer excellent variety to all levels divers. Mild currents at some sites allow divers the feel of a short drift dive.

The fish and other marine life on Oshima are generally encountered in greater numbers and in larger sizes, compared to many mainland Izu dive locations. It’s a fantastic site and a rather well-kept secret, relative to other Izu sites. The easy access from Tokyo makes it an ideal getaway.

Oshima Island hosts a number of quaint minshuku and local shopping that make a weekend stay quite enjoyable.

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