IZUKKO DIVING

Tucked into the seaside village of Kawana on the Izu peninsula in Shizuoka, Japan, Izukko Diving is a friendly PADI 5-Star Dive Resort just 90 minutes from Tokyo. It's built around safe, welcoming ocean experiences and beginner-friendly diving, making it an easy first step into the water for newcomers as well as divers looking for a relaxed day beneath the surface.

Courses and instruction

A team of 4 PADI Instructors leads the way here, offering PADI scuba diving and snorkelling instruction alongside a focus on conservation. Lessons begin in the comfort of an onsite, air-conditioned classroom before heading out to the local Izu waters, with instruction delivered in Japanese.

Izukko Diving also keeps things simple with affordable rental gear and equipment sales — from wetsuits and drysuits to regulators, BCDs, dive computers and steel cylinders. It's a great fit for beginners, casual divers and anyone wanting professional guidance close to Tokyo.