The English guide to diving in Japan

Dive in Japan is the comprehensive guide in English for diving in Japan, featuring detailed information on diving shops and destinations as well as unique insights into the Japanese diving scene. Operated by the Non Profit Organization "Japan Diving Experience" to promote overseas divers to visit Japan, Dive in Japan provides support and assistance with a dedicated DiveMaster available to arrange your Japanese diving experience. 

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Introduction to "Diving in Japan"

There are a number of things different about the style and diving manner in Japan. This is a basic guide covering some of the main differences and topics you'll find...

Japan's Toyama Bay

This was an article published by Xray Magazine March 2020(Issue 97) During early spring of each year, the firefly squids ascend to the surface and put on a transcendental show...

Japan's Kinki: Macro Mecca of Honshu

This was an article published by Xray Magazine December 2018(Issue 90) Writer:Andy Murch Andy Murch is a fanatical big animal diver. He has photographed and dived with more sharks than...

2025 Chiba Ito Bommie Ito Restarting direct bookings

Feb 20, 2025

Chiba Ito where you can dive with 200+ Japanese hound shark all year round has started direct bookings for fun dives.
The bookings will be conducted by JALPAK on behalf of Bommie.

Reservations will be handled by the travel agency JALPAK, so please make your booking through the JALVACATIONS website at the URL below.

2025 Season Osezaki diving booking started

Dec 05, 2024

Osezaki the Macro Mecca of Eastern japan booking with JAL Vacation has started.

Booking Flow:
Select **Tokyo** as your location and choose your desired diving dates.
Choose your preferred below options:
(Shizuoka)(Dive like the locals:Accomodation plan) 1Nights/2Days(2Dives)Osezaki Diving Package Plan 
(Shizuoka)(Dive like the locals:Accomodation plan) 2Nights/3Days(4Dives)Osezaki Diving Package Plan
(Shizuoka)(Dive like the locals:Accomodation plan) 3Nights/4Days(6Dives)Osezaki Diving Package Plan