Because of Japan’s vast size and relative land to ocean ratio there is a huge variety of dives to partake in. There are at least three distinct ecosystems, from the far north: where you can find king crabs prowling the depths, to the warm south: where you can explore coral reefs. Swim through kelp forests and discover large creatures in the region in between the two.

From November to May you can swim with schools of hammerheads, and during the summer you can watch manta rays go through their cleaning stations.

Turquoise fringed archipelagos and crystal blue lagoons await off the shore. Old WWII wrecks sit quietly on the sandy sea floor, slowly accruing coral and algae. For history buffs there are few better sites to explore than near Okinawa. The white sand beaches and carpets of coral in this gorgeous area are unforgettable.

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Popular Diving Destinations

Wakayama Prefecture

Wakayama prefecture is the spectacular, spiritual heart of Japan

Chiba Prefecture

Day-tripping in Tokyo's backyard

Kagoshima Prefecture

Another earth

Saga prefecture

The land of history and lost treasures

Hokkaido

Land of plenty

Tokushima Prefecture

Enjoy the local culture

Niigata Prefecture

The third largest Japanese city facing the Sea of Japan

Kagawa Prefecture

Gate to the Setouchi Ocean

Ishikawa Prefecture

Enjoy it's many National Parks and it's beautiful nature