Buddy Rope

Buddy Rope is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and scuba diving school in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. In 47 years since opening it has kept an accident-free record, thanks to a strict small-group approach and a team of 4 PADI Instructors who put safety and enjoyment first.

Courses and who it suits

Whether you are earning your first license, returning as a student or senior diver, or building skills, Buddy Rope covers the full path. Instruction spans PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Snorkelling and PADI First Aid – EFR, alongside both domestic and overseas dive tours for those ready to explore further afield.

Divers here encounter marine life such as sharks, whales, turtles, ocean fish and more. The center supports you with an onsite classroom, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and parking, plus air fills, equipment sales, scuba and kids' equipment rental, and conservation activities. Instruction is offered in Japanese, making it a welcoming home base for anyone looking to begin or deepen their diving life.