Drift diving in the open sea. No1. Hammerhead diving location in Japan.

During the summer month (June to October), Mikomoto Island is a unique diving location near Tokyo where you have the chance to see a  large school of Hammerhead sharks up close. To dive at Mikomoto Island, you need to book youeself on a diving boat situated close to the city of Shimoda at the south tip of Izu peninsula. It  can be a day trip diving destination from Tokyo, if you connect on to the right train.  Due to the strong current and demanding diving conditions, many dive shops set out a rule of at least 50 tank diving expernece for the tour. SO don't forget your log book to prove your skill.