Mikomoto Hammers 神子元ハンマーズ
About Mikomoto Hammers
Mikomoto Hammers is a diving center, operating in the Mikomoto ocean since 2001,here in the Minamiizu area. Located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, we mainly guide divers around Mikomoto Island, a small uninhabited island, 10 km southeast of Izu Peninsula.
Mikomoto Island is one of the best diving spots in the world. Because of the strong Kuroshio Current flowing close by, it creates both a dynamic topography as well as an abundance of marine life. It`s also your best chance to meet large sea creatures, like the school of hammerhead sharks that live around Mikomoto Island, tan experience most divers only dream about.This school of hammer head sharks, often spotted from early summer to the end of autumn. The size of the school is world class.
We are professional instructors, with experiences and knowledge about diving in this special area. Our crew has experiences diving in places such as the Maldives, Phuket, Palau and Okinawa.
We have a guesthouse facility with a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere specifically designed for divers. So, if you are not able to arrive early on the day of diving, you can consider staying with us from the night before. We offer a courtesy shuttle bus from the Izukyu Shimoda Station, for customers arriving by train.
Our mission is to provide a safe and comfortable diving trip for our guests. You can be assured that our staff will do their best to help you have an unforgettable experience.
Booking & Pay Method
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- Direct Shop Booking
Booking Information
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●Important Notice●
1. The local union requires that divers must have experienced over 50 dives before diving in the Mikomoto Island. Those over 60 years old and those on
medication need a doctor’s certificate.70 years old and older are not allowed to participate even if they have a certificate.
2. If you want to book by e-mail. please fill out the reservation form on line, 3 days prior to the dive. If you want to book with us for the following day or the day after,
please call us directly.
3. Upon receiving the form, we will contact you by email or phone within a few days. If you do not hear from us within a few days, please check your SPAM box or please
contact us again.
4. If it has been more than a year since your last dive, please make a reservation after diving elsewhere.
5. If you have any health problems,please get written permission from your doctor before coming to Mikomoto.
6. If the weather conditions are not good for diving, we will contact you to arrange another tour to the Mikomoto Islands or we can arrange to dive at another spot.
7. If you want to cancel your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible. The cancellation policy is as follows:
- 14 to 8 days in advance: 5,000 yen per person per day
- 7 to 4 days in advance: 10,000 yen per person per day
- Cancellation after 6:00 p.m. 3 days before to the day of the tour or without notice:100%
There will be no cancellation charge for customers who cannot go to Mikomoto Island due to bad weather conditions.
8. If you are ill or have any other health conditions, you must get written permission from your doctor before diving at Mikomoto. It is necessary to bring that medical report with you to show us.
Shop Details
- Shizuoka-Mikomoto Island
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+81-558-62-4105 (English, Japanese)
- info@mikomoto.com (English, Japanese)
- https://www.mikomoto.com/en/ (English)
- PADI
Shop Rules
【Important Notice】
Diving with hammerhead sharks at Mikomoto is different from the recreational diving you usually enjoy. The primary objective of this dive is to encounter schools of hammerhead sharks, and the dive is specifically designed for that purpose.
Preparation for the Day
1. Current Navigation: Be prepared to swim against the current. Please bring fins with good propulsion.
2. Pre-Dive Preparation: Due to the size of the boat, all divers will need to have their gear suited up and be ready for entry before arriving at the entry point. Everyone
needs to enter the ocean at the same time to avoid being separated from your own group due to fast currents.
3. Stay Close to the Guide: Rapid changes in current can occur in this area, so it is essential to stay close to the guide. All divers in a group must follow the guide’s
instructions in English for entry, exit and during the dive without delay. Sudden up current and down current might sweep you away from the group if you are not
close.
4. Dive Duration: To prevent exhaustion and ensure safety, dives in the Mikomoto area are limited to 30 minutes. For some dives, you will need to finkick for a long
time making your air cumsumption larger than usual.Also the dive boat needs to pick up different groups from the open sea, surface timing needs to be the same
with other groups.
5. Gear Management: Divers are required to set up and change their tanks on land or on the boat themselves.Please keep in mind that there will be no staff to help you.
Please ensure you are both physically and mentally prepared for this unique diving experience!
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Location
Address
353-6 Minato,Minamiizumachi,Kamo,Shizuoka 415-0152, JAPAN
Access Information
By Car
From "Izukyu-Shimoda Station"
Take the Route136 toward the Minami Izu direction for about 15 minutes by car. There is a "Mikomoto Hammers" signboard on your left.
From the Tokyo area
Take the Tomei Expressway. Please change to Odawara-Atsugi Expressway at Tomei Expressway Atsugi interchange and head to the Ishibashi Interchange. After betting off the interchange, go south taking Route135.
*Please use the Manatsuru road and the Atami beach line when heading down south to arrive ealier.
By Train
(local train) Please use the JR Tokaido Line and the Izukyu Line.
From the Tokyo district and the Nagoya district, please use the Tokaido Line to get to Atami station.
At Atami station or Ito station, change on to the Izukyu Line and get off at Izukyu Shimoda station.
*Please use the train arriving at Izuyu shimoda station by 08:50, if you are diving on that day.
Time required from Tokyo is about 210 min
Meeting times vary depending on the time of year and plan. Please check the official website for details.
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