MARINE STAGE マリンステージ串本店
Marine Stage diving style are "Taking it slowly "and "Doing it properly". We specialize in "fish watching" and "underwater photography".
When you hear "fish watching", you probably imagine a guide telling you the name of the after you finish your guided tour. We go a step further.
We look and observe,
"What is this fish doing" "What is your diet? "Are you fighting?""Courting?""Laying eggs?" To do this properly, we take our time during our underwater guided tour.
We understand that an underwater photography need their time. They are constantly thinking, "I want to get this shot" "Maybe try this setting"etc. This effort often leads to the money shot. We will take time when you want to spend time on a subject.
Please request what you want to see.
If your alone, it will be all that you want to see. If there are other guests, we will discuss this as a team and try to make your request happen.
Some of our staff dives even on their day off. We all love fish watching. And this is why we know that we can give you the time of your life.
We have a 3 club rooms(1-6bunk beds, where you can crash for the night. In has bunk beds and you share the room with other divers. (3,000yen/Per night)
*Room has TV,Air conditioner
*Public space: Men/Women separate showers, washing space, Men/Women separate toilets, Microwave, Kettle,Wifi
【Note from NPO】
On the day of Diving, the Diving Shop will have limited English available. But please don't be alarmed. NPO will assist regarding prior questions and enquiry for your booking. We will advise you how your diving will be on the day. The Guide will communicate with you using translation application on land and during your dive, sign language with will be reviewed before your dive.
Booking & Pay Method
- CashCredit Card
- Booking through NPO Japan Diving Experience
Booking Information
The booking will be done through NPO Japan Diving Experience. NPO Japan Diving Experience will try to clarify your concerns before your diving trip.
Shop Details
- Wakayama - Kushimoto
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0735-62-4775 (Japanese)
- kushimoto@marinestage.com (Japanese)
- https://kushimoto.marinestage.com/ (Japanese)
- PADI
Shop Rules
Boat schedule
◆ Summer season(41/~9/30)
Shop arrival: 08:00
Boat departure:
09:00/11:30/14:30
Log book time: 16:30
*Coming back after each dive
◆ Winter seasons(10/1/~3/31)
Shop arrival: 07:00
Boat departure:
08:00/10:30/13:30
Log book time: 16:30
*Coming back after each dive
The diving points are decided on the day of diving considering "Safety" as a number 1 priority.
【Note from NPO】
Diving in Japan, like other diving service around the globe, require you to fill out a "Medical form" before diving. Refusing to do this, you may not be allowed to dive due to safety precautions.
NPO Japan Diving Experience advises you to proactively fill out the form linked from below.
It is a Medical Statement provided by The World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC).
Link to RSTC Medical form
http://wrstc.com/downloads/10%20-%20Medical%20Guidelines.pdf
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Location
Address
20-1418 Kushimoto, Higashimurogun Kushimotocho, Wakayama prefecture
Access Information
▼ From Osaka Area▼
By Car
Take the Yuasa Gobo Road to the end exit "Susami Minami" Inter change. (About 2.5-3hours)
By Train
▼ From Kyoto/Osaka area▼
Take the JR Kinokuni Line to Kushimoto Station
(About 2hours50min)
▼ From Nagoya Area▼
Take the JR Kinokuni Line to Kushimoto Station
(About 4hours10Min)
By Air
・Arrive at Nanki Shirahama airport
・Take the bus to Shira Hama Station (About 25min on a Bus)
・Take the JR Kinokuni Line to Kushimoto Station(About 1Hour)
•You can request a ride to and from Kushimoto Station
●Google map
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.4639507,135.77694930000007