We track 200 dive operators in Japan. 102 teach certification courses (119 PADI, 29 SSI). 100 run snorkelling trips. 20 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Ishikawa, with 24. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 200. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sunkissed Divers Okinawa | 4.7(30) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 200 dive operators in Japan, with the biggest cluster around Ishikawa. 102 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (119 centres), followed by SSI (29). NAUI, BSAC, SDI/TDI, CMAS also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $66 to $155 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
20 operators in Japan offer accommodation alongside diving.
100 of the 200 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Sunkissed Divers Okinawa is a dive shop offering a range of diving and snorkeling activities in Okinawa. They provide guided tours and courses for divers of all experience levels.
Tomsawyer Marine Shop is a long-established diving and marine shop in Ishigaki Island founded in 1985. The operator offers scuba diving, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and private cruiser charters using its own fleet of boats. They provide guided tours for beginners and experienced divers, with staff members holding various professional certifications.
All Blue Divers is a dive shop located in Yomitan, Okinawa, offering a range of diving services. They provide courses, equipment rental, and guided dives to explore Okinawa's underwater world. The shop emphasizes safety and customer satisfaction.
Nishikawana Diving Service is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort located on the Boso Peninsula in Tateyama. The operator provides guided dives and various PADI certification courses using their own dedicated dive boat. The facility offers access to dive sites known for diverse marine life and underwater topography.
Motosuko Dive Resort is located at an altitude of 900 meters at Lake Motosu. The operator offers altitude and freshwater diving experiences at the foot of Mount Fuji.
マリンステーション堂ヶ島は西伊豆の堂ヶ島に位置するダイビングショップです。天窓洞付近からのボート出航サービスを提供しており、ファンダイビングや体験ダイビング、ライセンス取得コースを実施しています。
Sunkissed Divers Okinawa-Yomitan is a dive center located in Yomitan, Okinawa. It is an extension of Sunkissed Divers Okinawa, offering similar diving and snorkeling services.
Best Dive Okinawa is a dive shop located in Onna, Okinawa. They are a sporting goods store with a high rating from over a thousand reviews.
ダイビングショップ アラベスクは東京都八丈島にあるダイビングショップです。ファンダイビングや体験ダイビング、スノーケリング、ライセンス講習を提供しています。インストラクター1名につき6名までの少人数制を採用し、安全対策を重視したダイビングプランを提案しています。
Aqua Resort Lahaina Shirahama is a marine activity center located in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. The operator offers introductory diving, fun diving, snorkeling, skin diving, and various water sports such as kayaking and SUP. They also provide on-site accommodation facilities including a lodge, guest house, and camping area.
| 2 | Tomsawyer Marine Shop | 4.8(167) | none | none | PADI · NAUI | Visit |
| 3 | All Blue Divers | 4.9(104) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Nishikawana Diving Service | 4.5(78) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | MOTOSUKO DIVE RESORT | 4.6(44) | none | $118 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Marine Station Dogashima | 4.8(36) | none | $88 | BSAC | Visit |
| 7 | Sunkissed Divers | 4.7(30) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Best Dive Okinawa | 4.9(1,141) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
