We track 125 dive operators in Central Japan. 35 teach certification courses (40 PADI, 8 SSI). 26 run snorkelling trips. 15 offer accommodation alongside diving. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 125. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nishikawana Diving Service | 4.5(78) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.

Fin lists 125 dive operators in Central Japan. 35 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (40 centres), followed by SSI (8). BSAC, CMAS, NAUI also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $74 to $118 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
15 operators in Central Japan offer accommodation alongside diving.
26 of the 125 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.
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。
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.
井田ダイビングセンターは静岡県沼津市に位置し、初心者からフォト派まで幅広いダイバーをサポートする施設です。富士山を望むロケーションで、ファンダイビングやライセンス講習、体験ダイビングを提供しています。
Ishibashi Diving Center is a diving service located in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It offers guided diving, snorkeling, and freediving programs with access to local diving points near the Seisho Bypass Ishibashi Interchange.
アクアメイトダイビングクラブは伊豆諸島の神津島で30年以上営業してい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のほか、PADIライセンス取得コースやシュノーケリングスクールを提供しています。
Hirasawa Marine Center is a diving facility located in Nishi-Izu, Numazu City, facing the waters of Okusuruga Bay. The center provides beach and boat diving, equipment rentals, and facilities for scuba divers and snorkelers. It is an SSI-certified training center with staff instructors on-site.
Tago Diving Center is a local diving service in Nishi-Izu that has been operating since 1987. They offer fun diving, license acquisition, snorkeling, and discovery diving services using a fleet of five boats. The facility includes amenities such as showers, baths, and an attached accommodation.
| 2 | MOTOSUKO DIVE RESORT | 4.6(44) | none | $118 | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Marine Station Dogashima | 4.8(36) | none | $88 | BSAC | Visit |
| 4 | ダイビングショップ アラベスク, DIVING SHOP ARABESQUE | 4.9(421) | none | none | SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Aqua Resort Lahaina Shirahama | 5.0(282) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | 井田ダイビングセンター | 4.5(92) | none | $80 | SSI | Visit |
| 7 | 石橋ダイビングセンター | 4.1(43) | none | $94 | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Aqua Mate Diving Club | 4.7(37) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
