update:2019.4.27

3 Shonan Enoshima Diving Experience Tour! Introducing recommended diving shops from beginner participation courses to diving license acquisition courses!

Interesting words in this article: Kanagawa Kamakura Yugawara, Manazuru, Odawara Experience diving (beginner OK) Fun diving (license required)

These days, the warm days of spring are finally continuing, and I often feel active. When that happens, I can't wait for the summer when I can enjoy water activities such as the sea and rivers. So, let's introduce "Enoshima" where you can enjoy sea activities quickly.

"Enoshima" is an island located in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is a land-tied island that protrudes from the Shonan coast to Sagami Bay. The land and island are connected by a bridge, which can be easily reached by car or on foot. It has long been popular with tourists as a spot for worshipers and Yuzan. There are many fashionable shops these days, so it is a recommended tourist destination for men and women of all ages. Another feature of Enoshima is that it can be accessed in about an hour from the city center. It's a great distance to go out on holidays, so it's perfect for day trips. It's refreshing to drive along the coast with a beautiful view, and you can also enjoy a trip on the way off on the famous train "Enoden". The area along the Enoden line from Fujisawa to Kamakura is full of tourist spots, making it a cityscape that you will never get tired of.

Of course, Enoshima itself is a familiar leisure island in the Kanto area, so there are many attractive attractions. You may find an activity that suits you, such as swimming, walking, eating, and visiting power spots ♪ The summer season is near, and this time we will visit the sea of Enoshima. diving I carefully selected the plans to enjoy at. diving Experience that even beginners can enjoy diving There are also tours, so if you are inexperienced, check it out!

What is Enoshima?

Enoshima is very famous as a place where sea bathers and surfers from the Shonan region gather. It is crowded with many people on weekends because it is easy to visit from the city center. In fact, Enoshima is not just a place where you can enjoy swimming and surfing. When you go off Kamakura with Enoshima on your right, there are many diving The spots are scattered!

Due to the dynamic ria coastal terrain, the underwater composition is rugged and varied. The seaweed that grows on the mountain surface gives the impression of a "sea forest", and the seabed at a depth of about 10m is a maze-like landscape.

A wide variety of marine life inhabits, and you can observe colorful sea slugs and gunnels. Depending on the season, you may encounter herds of sardines, shirasu, and chagara. In addition, there are spots where you can see sharks, inadas, Thailand, flounders, rays, etc. up close, and the creatures living in the sea change their appearance in each season.

The average water temperature from June to August is said to be 19 ° C to 27 ° C, but the transparency decreases because June is the transition period to summer. However, when sea slugs began to appear, the water temperature and transparency increased, diving It will be the best location for you.

Carefully selected to fully enjoy the sea of Shonan "Enoshima" diving Introducing the plan! Recommended for those who are planning to play in the sea in the coming season!

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1. [Kanagawa / Enoshima] Experience diving

《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Experience fee, tank fee, weight fee, guide fee, sea area usage fee
《Age of participation》
12 years old ~
"meeting time"
8:00
* Winter (November-March) is one hour late.
《Time required》
2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
West Beach Diving Center

Held in Enoshima diving Are all boats diving Therefore, beginners and divers with blanks feel anxious because the hurdles are high. But rest assured. Will provide this plan diving School shop "West Beach diving At the Center, veteran instructors who know the Shonan sea will carefully support you. Even if you are completely inexperienced, you will be taught how to use equipment such as tanks and breathing tips, so if you are interested, don't be afraid to take on the challenge!

In addition, the instructor is an undersea animal living in the sea of Shonan, diving It will guide you to the highlights of each spot. During the experience tour, you will be able to meet the unknown of Enoshima. Let's dive into the world of soft coral that spreads on the blue seabed!

This plan takes 2 to 3 hours, so you can go to the surrounding sightseeing spots and restaurants after finishing the experience tour in the morning. It also has a shower room, which is great for women on a day trip.

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2. [Kanagawa / Enoshima] Fun diving off the coast of Kamakura (boat dive)

《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Experience fee, tank fee, weight fee, guide fee, sea area usage fee, boat boarding fee, consumption tax
《Age of participation》
10 years old ~
"meeting time"
8:00
* Winter (November-March) is one hour late.
《Time required》
2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
West Beach Diving Center

The experience I introduced earlier diving Different from the tour "Fans diving 』It is a plan. "fan diving Is issued by PADI diving Licensee holding a C card does it for joy and fun diving That is. Allowed diving Ranges such as points and dive depth vary depending on whether or not you have a license. fan diving The attraction of is that if you have a license, you can enjoy a high degree of freedom in underwater activities. You can dive deeply, explore the seabed, move around freely like a fish, and enjoy yourself in 10 different colors. Experience fees and expenses diving It can be suppressed more.

The plan introduced here is Enoshima diving Recommended for those who are new to Kamakura diving 』It is a plan. Four, including the huge submarine mountains to the south of Inamuragasaki and the south of Shichirigahama diving Aim for points. diving It's fun and time will pass in a blink of an eye. Especially fans diving Then it's free, so it's even more so. If you have a C card, why not enjoy the undersea world to your heart's content?

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3. [Kanagawa / Shonan / Enoshima] Diving license acquisition course! 3 days at the shortest! Departments are easy on the Internet!

《Tour period》
March ~
<< What is included in the price >>
Marine training fee, license card application fee, equipment rental fee (for 3 days)
* Please refrain from bringing in equipment
《Age of participation》
18 years old ~
"meeting time"
7:45 on weekdays, 7:15 on weekends and holidays
《Time required》
6 hours or more
"The meeting place"
Grampus

diving Recommended for those who have experienced and are thinking "I want to get a license"! What is this plan! In a minimum of 3 days diving This is a licensed course. What's more, in this course, you can take a course on the Internet in advance! Easy and easy diving I'm happy to be able to study about licenses ♪ Also, you can take classes even if the schedule is not continuous. Even those who are usually busy can have plenty of time to schedule.

The license that can be obtained is "Open Water Diver" that allows you to dive to a depth of 18 meters. Of course, if you get a license, not only in Japan but also overseas diving Is possible. Most of the staff will give you one-on-one training, take underwater photos and give them away for free! If this is the case, it seems that you can try to get a license while having fun. Of course, reservations can be made from one person, so please try to get it alone!

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Finally

What did you think. The author of this blog also personally likes Enoshima, but there are many diving I didn't know there was a spot. Even if you have swam in shallow water near a sandy beach in Enoshima, it is hard to know the inside of the sea. If you like the sea, you should be interested in the lush and clear waters off the coast of Enoshima. Introduced this time diving Whether you are new to the plan or have a blank, please try a dive in Enoshima! You will surely be able to encounter Enoshima that you do not know!

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