Amoana Diving School

Amoana Diving School is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center based in Shizuoka, Japan, tucked into the coastal city of Numazu on the Izu Peninsula's western shoulder.

Training with PADI credentials

Diving here runs on the PADI system from end to end. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, Amoana holds one of the network's higher service ratings — a designation earned by centres that keep training standards, facilities and instructor support at a consistent level. Whatever stage you're at, the pathway is the familiar one, taught by people who work these waters year-round.

The centre suits divers who want their qualifications to travel with them: PADI certifications are recognised at dive operations worldwide, so a course completed in Shizuoka opens doors far beyond Japan. It's an equally sensible base for divers already certified who simply want local knowledge on their side.

Details on marine life at Amoana's sites aren't currently listed, and opening hours aren't published either — worth confirming with the centre directly at +81 55-919-4553 or azuma@buddycafe.jp before you plan your days around it.