

Best for beginner divers, 6-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Futo Yokobama is a shore-entry dive site on the Izu Peninsula featuring a combination of reef and cave topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 6 to 30 metres with visibility typically between 9 and 15 metres. The site experiences mild currents, making it suitable for beginners. The underwater environment supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic, as vessels frequently pass through the immediate area during shore entries and exits.
34.89700, 139.13270
Futo features a bathtub filled with natural hot spring water in a converted boat, known as Onsenmaru, for warming up after a dive.
Accessible by car via National Route 135 or by train to Futo Station, Jogasaki Kaigan Station, or Izukogen Station.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
9-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-25°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region's habitat.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the manageable mild currents and accessible reef and cave features.
The site offers diving at depths ranging from 6 to 30 metres.
Futo Yokobama is a shore-entry dive site.
The main hazard is boat traffic; divers must maintain awareness of vessels when near the surface during shore entries and exits.
Diving at Futo Yokobama in Ito requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Futo Yokobama in Ito. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Futo Yokobama in Ito are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Futo Yokobama in Ito typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Futo Yokobama in Ito typically ranges from 9 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.