Izu Oshima diving feature! Introducing recommended diving shops and popular experience tour rankings!

On this page, located in the northern part of Tokyo and the Izu Islands Scuba diving tour of "Izu Oshima" A big feature!

Experience diving (beginner), fun diving, license acquisition fee (price), word of mouth, reputation, availability, etc. Introducing tour information and a list of recommended diving shops To do.

In addition to marine life that can be seen such as hammerheads, diving seasons and diving points, seasonal water temperature and temperature, access methods, etc. Basic information on Izu Oshima scuba diving Let's check it out together.

What is Izu Oshima?

Located in the northern part of the Izu Islands, a group of islands floating about 120km south of central Tokyo. Izu Oshima ”.

Boasting the largest area in the Izu Islands, Almost the entire island is designated as "Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park" protected by the Natural Park Law.

Also, because it is an area where you can learn about the connection between people's lives and magnificent nature, Certified as a Japanese Geopark It has been.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery created by the cobalt blue sea and Mt. Mihara, as well as the flora and fauna that live there. An area with abundant nature is.

How to access Izu Oshima

The access method to Izu Oshima is 3 types of airplanes, large passenger ships, and high-speed jet ships is.

The shortest travel time from Tokyo is About 25 minutes from Chofu Airport to Oshima Airport (Tokyo Oshima Camellia Airport) by small plane is.

Below, from central Tokyo Main access methods to Izu Oshima are summarized.

by plane

Both outbound and return trips 2 to 3 flights a day doing.

For details, please check the timetable on the official website of New Central Air Service Co., Ltd.

by ship

Other high-speed jet ships It is possible to board from Kurihama, Atami, Ito, etc. is.

For detailed routes, please check the timetable on the Tokai Kisen official website.

The appeal of Izu Oshima diving

Blessed with a warm climate throughout the year, it has a highly transparent sea due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current. The waters near Izu Oshima are famous for scuba diving known as

You can enjoy the abundance of marine life, the depth of fish shadows, and the unique topography of a volcanic island. Dotted with spectacular diving points doing.

Scuba diving in Izu Oshima without using a boat or ship Beach diving from land to sea (beach entry) is the mainstream.

Because you can enjoy scuba diving all day regardless of the season, day or night, The closest diving spot from Tokyo ” is also called.

See Hammerhead Sharks!

In the waters near Izu Oshima, from mid-June to late October Hammerhead Shark with high probability can see

Hammerhead sharks are targeted in the early morning hours just after sunrise, Features appearing at approximately the same time and point each day have

If you are thinking about scuba diving on Izu Oshima during the period, Consult with the diving shop that holds the tour Let's try.

Izu Oshima diving season

" When can I enjoy diving on Izu Oshima? There may be many people who have doubts.

Izu Oshima, which is known as the closest diving spot from central Tokyo, is open all year round. Enjoy scuba diving all year round is.

From here," Izu Oshima diving season (season) ”, we will summarize reference data for each season, such as highlights and things to see.

Such as the transparency of the sea and the marine life you want to see Check seasonality Please use it to plan your Izu Oshima diving schedule.

Spring Izu Oshima Diving

In spring, the waters near Izu Oshima will be affected by rising air and water temperatures. Plankton increases and the transparency of the sea decreases slightly. It's the season.

on the other hand, It is also the time when the movement of marine life begins to become active. Therefore, it is a recommended season for scuba diving aiming for fish.

Marine life seen in spring

Summer Izu Oshima Diving

Water temperature and seawater transparency are beginning to settle down in the waters near Izu Oshima in summer. Best season for scuba diving can be said.

There are many types of fish that can be observed, such as large migratory fish and seasonal migratory fish. Recommended for divers of all levels, from beginners to intermediate and advanced divers It's the season of

Marine Life Seen in Summer

Izu Oshima Diving in Autumn

In autumn, the sea near Izu Oshima has relatively high water temperature and transparency, as well as air temperature. Best season for scuba diving It is said that.

Including juvenile and adult fish in addition to large migratory fish such as yellowtail and tuna and seasonal migratory fish Seasons when various marine life can be observed is.

Marine life seen in autumn

Winter Izu Oshima Diving

In the winter, the sea near Izu Oshima has high transparency as in autumn, but the temperature and water temperature drop. The season to enjoy the winter underwater world is.

Winter scuba diving in the waters near Izu Oshima The most recommended season to enjoy unique terrain points and coral is.

Marine life seen in winter

Marine life that can be seen all year round on Izu Oshima

Izu Oshima diving temperature and water temperature

From here Annual average temperature and water temperature of Izu Oshima I'm going to put together a guideline for.

Izu Oshima even in winter A temperate climate where maximum temperatures rarely drop below 10°C is characterized by

In addition, it is strongly affected by the Kuroshio Current. The water near Izu Oshima is highly transparent. In addition, the water temperature is high throughout the year, so you can enjoy scuba diving comfortably.

Moon	Highest temperature	Lowest Temperature	average water temperature
January	about 9°C	about 1°C	About 16°C to 18°C
February	about 9°C	about 1°C	About 15°C to 16°C
March	about 12°C	about 4°C	About 15°C to 16°C
April	about 16°C	about 8°C	About 15°C to 16°C
May	about 20℃	about 12°C	About 16°C to 18°C
June	about 22°C	about 16°C	About 16°C to 18°C
July	about 25°C	about 20℃	About 20°C to 22°C
August	about 27°C	about 21°C	About 20°C to 22°C
September	about 24°C	about 18°C	About 22°C to 24°C
October	about 20℃	about 13°C	About 22°C to 24°C
November	about 15°C	about 9°C	About 19°C to 21°C
December	about 11℃	about 4°C	About 19°C to 21°C

The sea near Izu Oshima is September and October are the hottest months and February and March are the coldest. This is the data.

Below, Diving equipment suitable for each season of Izu Oshima are summarized.

Diving equipment for winter (January to March)

Spring (April to June) diving equipment

Diving equipment for summer (July to September)

Diving equipment for autumn (October-November)

In the scuba diving experience tour of Izu Oshima, Wetsuits and drysuits can be rented is.

General items such as swimsuits, towels, and a change of clothes Prepare belongings necessary for sea bathing and playing in the water and join a scuba diving tour of Izu Oshima.

Diving spots on Izu Oshima

On Izu Oshima, three locations on the north side and two locations on the south side are set up by arrangement with the fishery cooperative. A total of 5 diving spots (diving points) are open to divers It has been.

All points enter the sea from the shore" beach entry point Because of this, boat diving experience tours are basically not held.

From here, it is in Izu Oshima Names and characteristics of five diving spots (diving points) I will summarize in detail.

Nodahama

Diving spot (diving point) located at the northernmost tip of Izu Oshima Nodahama ”.

The arch made of lava in the sea is a landmark The most popular diving spot on Izu Oshima (diving point) is.

Because the water depth is shallow, it is suitable for inexperienced people and beginners who do not have a diving license. Popular as a venue for experience diving tours is.

beach in autumn

A diving spot (diving point) on the north side of Izu Oshima, located a little east of Nodahama. beach in autumn ”.

Counted as one of the diving spots (diving points) that represent Izu Oshima, Observe a variety of marine life, from large to small I can do it.

A ladder is installed at the entry point. Even beginner divers can enter with confidence is.

Keikai

Similar to Nodahama, there is a diving spot (diving point) located on the north side of Izu Oshima. Keikai ”.

Complex topography unique to volcanic islands is a diving spot (diving point) that spreads in the sea.

Hammerhead shark mainly in autumn season It is popular with a wide range of people, from beginners to licensed divers, because you can meet big marine creatures such as these.

Ou no Hama

A diving spot (diving point) located in the southwestern part of Izu Oshima Ou no Hama ”.

Said to be the largest on Izu Oshima A huge table coral is a landmark It is a diving spot (diving point).

In addition to many seasonal fish visiting, The encounter rate with sea turtles is the best among the diving spots (diving points) on Izu Oshima. is.

Toshiki

Diving spot (diving point) located at the southernmost tip of Izu Oshima Toshiki ”.

It takes about 25 minutes by car from the center of the island. Diving spot (diving point) that is the most difficult to access in Izu Oshima is.

on the other hand A spot rich in seasonal thunderfish Besides scuba diving, you can also enjoy snorkeling.

On the tour held by the diving shop, Select the best point or guide according to diver's request They will do it for you.

From "experience diving (beginner)", "fun diving (license required)", "diving license acquisition" Choose a course and dive in Izu Oshima Please enjoy!

Experience diving (beginner) recommended tour of Izu Oshima

Experience diving means that you do not have a diving license Scuba diving experience tour for inexperienced people and beginners is a generic term for

At Activity Japan, not only inexperienced people and beginners For children aged 10 to seniors aged 100 Introducing the experience diving tour of Izu Oshima.

Izu Oshima Fun Diving Recommended Tour

What is fun diving? Scuba diving experience tour for diving license (C card) holders is a generic term for

The fee for the fun diving tour varies depending on the diving shop that holds it. It is determined by the number of dives and tour contents .

Izu Oshima diving license acquisition recommended tour

Diving license acquisition tours are represented by PADI and NAUI Diving license (C card) training tour is a generic term for

Activity Japan currently learns missing techniques to further step up diving skills Accept advanced course reservations I'm here.

Izu Oshima diving experience tour popularity ranking

Below, based on Activity Japan's latest reservation data " Izu Oshima diving experience tour popularity ranking ” will be introduced.

Please use the experience tour contents and fees (price), as well as the reputation based on reviews and word-of-mouth experiences, to help you compare and consider plan selection.

List of recommended diving shops in Izu Oshima

Finally, we are currently accepting internet advance reservations at Activity Japan " List of recommended diving shops in Izu Oshima ” will be introduced.

You can check the list of activity experience tour plans handled, including the location of the shop, business hours and regular holidays, from the shop link below.

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