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4.741 Google reviewsTokyo International Diving Club
Divers in Tateyama can explore the currents of Shark Fort or extend their journey to Okinawa via partner shops.
What sets this centre apart
- Instructors speak Japanese, Chinese, and English
- PADI, SDI, and SNSI affiliations
- Dry suit courses available on site
- Online theory modules for training
- Partnerships with Okinawa dive shops
- Full kit hire including 5.5mm wetsuits
- Dry suit rental available
- Accommodation with air conditioning and kitchen facilities
Tokyo International Diving Club about the centre
Located at the southern tip of Chiba Prefecture in Tateyama, Tokyo International Diving Club is a well-established hub for divers in the region. With over a decade of experience, the centre has built a reputation for catering to a diverse community of both local Japanese divers and international visitors.
The centre provides a gateway to the varied marine environments of the Chiba coast. Beyond local excursions, they maintain professional partnerships with sister shops in Okinawa, including the main island and Ishigaki, allowing you to easily organise extended diving tours through their network.
The club and its team
The instructor team is composed of two experienced professionals qualified under PADI, SDI, and SNSI standards. This multi-agency affiliation ensures that you can pursue a wide range of training programmes with the appropriate certification.
Communication is seamless for international divers, as the instructors are multilingual, speaking Japanese, Chinese, and English. This makes the centre a highly accessible choice for the diverse diving community in Japan.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI · SDI · SNSI
- Languages spoken
- JP · CN · English
- Website available in
- Japanese
- Management
- CN
- Instructors and guides
- 2
- Equipment rental
- full (includes 5.5mm wetsuit and drysuit)
- Accommodation
- The centre offers several types of accommodation without meals: 6-person rooms (5,000 ¥/person), Japanese rooms (8,000 ¥/person for 2 people or 10,000 ¥ for 1 person) and double rooms (8,000 ¥/person for 2 people or 10,000 ¥ for 1 person). The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, bathroom, toilet, refrigerator and microwave. Towels, toothbrushes and toothpaste are not provided.
Courses on offer
The training programme covers the full spectrum of recreational diving, from Open Water Diver through to Advanced Open Water Diver. For those looking to expand their technical skills or comfort in different environments, Dry Suit courses are also available.
To facilitate your training, the centre offers the convenience of online theory modules, allowing you to complete your knowledge development before arriving on site.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides a comprehensive range of rental kit, including 5.5mm wetsuits and full dry suits for those diving in cooler conditions. If you prefer to use your own equipment, please note that you will need to bring your own dive computer. Additionally, the centre provides Yoke adapters, as they do not supply DIN valves.
On-site accommodation is available for divers, featuring various room types including six-person dormitories, traditional Japanese-style rooms, and double rooms. These rooms are equipped with air conditioning, bathrooms, refrigerators, and microwaves. Please remember to bring your own towels, toothbrushes, and toothpaste, as these are not provided.
Dive sites with Tokyo International Diving Club
Shark Fort is a pass located at the confluence of oceanic currents. Due to the potentially strong currents, this site is recommended for Advanced Open Water Divers; those with fewer than 30 logged dives should complete a check dive first.
Underwater Altar Submarine is a wreck site that is included as part of the local boat dive packages.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Shark堡 (Shark Fort)Sous-marin de l'autel sous-marin
Marine life around Tateyama
The area around Tateyama is known for encounters with sharks. During the summer months, specifically from June to August, you may have the opportunity to see whale sharks.
Beyond the larger pelagics, the local marine life is varied, though specific seasonal details for other species are currently being catalogued.
Diving conditions
The marine environment in this area is characterised by unstable currents due to the site's position at the confluence of oceanic currents.
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