Ocean Tateyama

OCEAN TATEYAMA is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort situated in Tateyama, within the Chiba Prefecture. The centre is positioned to take advantage of the rich marine biodiversity found along the Boso Peninsula, where the warm Kuroshio current flows.

Managed by a couple, the centre has been operating since 2018. It serves as a base for both recreational divers and those looking to advance their skills through a wide range of professional training programmes.

The centre is run by a couple who provide a personal touch to the diving experience. MIKI-san is particularly noted for her skill in underwater photography, offering services with a DSLR camera for those wanting to capture their dives.

The facility is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, ensuring a high standard of training and safety. They cater to a global clientele, with the website available in numerous languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Thai, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.

A comprehensive range of PADI courses is available, covering everything from the initial Open Water Diver certification to the Master Scuba Diver rating. For those looking to progress, the centre offers Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver programmes.

Specialised training is also provided, including the PADI Dry Suit Diver course and EFR (Emergency First Response) training. The centre offers Primary Care, Secondary Care, and Instructor-level training, as well as EFR updates and Care for Children courses.

The centre provides a full range of rental equipment for divers. You can hire complete kits or select individual items such as masks, snorkels, and fins. Wetsuits and drysuits are also available for hire, including drysuit options for those requiring extra thermal protection.

For boat diving, the centre requires all divers to carry a dive computer and a surface marker buoy. The facility includes a clubhouse that offers accommodation for divers, providing a convenient base for multi-day trips.

The reefs are home to a variety of large, charismatic species. You can regularly encounter Napoleon wrasse, bannerfish, and eagle rays. The warm currents also bring a wealth of soft corals and sea fans to the area.

During the summer, there is the potential to see whale sharks, though sightings are seasonal. The area is also known for the presence of ocean sunfish.

For those interested in smaller details, the seabed and reef structures host a variety of life, including gorgonians and diverse soft coral formations that provide habitat for the local ecosystem.

The region benefits from a mild climate throughout the year, with warm days even during the winter months. The warm Kuroshio current flows through the area, particularly affecting the biodiversity at sites like Hasama.