The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world
Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen!
Nice to meet you! "Hokule'a Shonan" is a homely dive shop located in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Hokule'a comes from the legend that ancient Polynesians relied on the stars to discover the Hawaiian Islands. We, Hokule'a Shonan, have inherited that spirit and are helping our customers discover a new self through contact with the splendor of the sea and Nature under the theme of "Let's go on a journey to a world that has not yet been seen!" Experience the peace of mind and liberation underwater, as well as the excitement of the unknown.
The Ocean Connects the World 🌎✨
Embark on a Journey to the Unknown!
Welcome to Hokulea Shonan, a cozy diving shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa, south of Tokyo.
Inspired by the Polynesian legend of Hokule’a, we invite you to explore the wonders of the sea and connect with nature under the theme: "Embark on a Journey to the Unknown!"
Discover peace, freedom, and excitement underwater while uncovering a new side of yourself through the beauty of the ocean.
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The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world
Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen!
Nice to meet you! "Hokule'a Shonan"
It is a cozy dive shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Hokule'a comes from the legend that ancient Polynesians relied on the stars to discover the Hawaiian Islands. We, Hokule'a Shonan, have inherited that spirit and are helping our customers discover a new self through contact with the splendor of the sea and Nature under the theme of "Let's go on a journey to a world that has not yet been seen!" Please experience the peace of mind and liberation under the sea, and the excitement of the unknown!
【Charm of Hokule'a Shonan】
(1) Good location, a 30-second walk from JR Hiratsuka Station! 🚃✨👍
Excellent Access 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station. Feel free to stop by on your way home from work, school, or during a break!
(2) Enjoy the best diving spots near Tokyo! 🐠🐬🦈🪸
With Hiratsuka as Base point, you can easily enjoy Day trip diving on the Izu Peninsula and the Manazuru Peninsula. Leave the beautiful sea, such as Zushi and Hayama in the Local Shonan, to Hokule'a Shonan!
(3) Small-group and attentive beginner course. 🤿😃
The Sense Course for beginners is a small group of up to 2 people. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can take your time without difficulty.
(4) Held in monthly resort tours around the beautiful sea that Japan is proud of. 🇯🇵🌊✨
Why don't you enjoy the best beaches and oceans in Japan on a carefully selected resort tour? We're here to help you travel to the finest sea!
(5) Make fellow divers at fun Events and parties! 🍷🎉
We regularly Held in Events and parties where you can share the joy of diving. Meet new friends!
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If you want to "get PADI Sense in Japan", Hokule'a Shonan!
Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan.
"I want to get a diving Sense while traveling in Japan"
"I want to take a course in English"
We offer courses that are perfect for guests from overseas in the Kanagawa and Shonan areas.
This time, guests from the United States completed the PADI Open Water Diver Course in 3 days and became divers! 🎉
The first day started with practicing basic skills, and on the last day, I was able to enjoy the sea with confidence.
The course can also be handled in English, so it is safe for foreigners living in Japan and those who are traveling.
In fact, the guests this time were able to communicate smoothly in English and proceed with the course safely and happily.
The training location is IOP (Izu Marine Park) in Higashi-Izu, a popular diving spot that can be reached on a day trip from Tokyo. Diving in the colorful schools of fish and beautiful sandy waters is truly a unique experience in Japan.
Hokule'a Shonan is certified as a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and features small class sizes and attentive instruction.
Even after obtaining Sense, we also provide support for the next step, such as Advanced Open Water Diver and Fun Diving.
✅ Especially for those who would like to recommend
Travelers and business travelers coming to Japan from overseas
Those who want to take diving lessons in English
Those who are interested in Japan's Nature and the sea
For those who are experiencing diving for the first time
Would you like to acquire a PADI Sense that can be used for a lifetime in Japan?
It is easy to access from Tokyo and is perfect for memories of your trip.
Let's experience the "blue world" with us!
#PADIOpenWater #DivingJapan #IOPIzu #ScubaNearTokyo #PADI5Star #JapanTravelTips #ExploreTheBlue #HokuleaShonan #SoloTravelJapan #OceanAdventure
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🇯🇵 Excellent Access from Tokyo! Held in PADI diving course in Nishi-Izu
[English support, small group size]
Implementation at Hokule'a Shonan recently held a PADI Open Water Diver Course.
The locations are "Hirasawa" and "Ida" in Nishi-Izu, which can be reached on a day trip from Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Both are highly transparent and are perfect Spots for your first marine training.
All of the guests who participated this time were beginners in diving.
Scenes were nervous at first, but after a careful lecture on land, Nature was smiling by the time they entered the sea.
The instructor supported me one by one and proceeded with the course calmly.
🤿 Diving is "fun and learning"
In the diving course, you will practice basic skills such as breathing in water, clearing a mask, and neutral buoyancy.
Even if you are a first-timer, you can rest assured that the small group size and slow pace will make you feel at ease.
While experiencing buddy checks and equipment settings, you will acquire Nature and "diver thinking".
Above all, the best part is that you can practice in the beautiful sea.
The sea in Ida is called "Ida blue", and surrounded by clear Water and colorful fish, you will feel as if you are in another world.
🌏 Classes in English are also available. Suitable for travelers and business travelers!
Hokule'a Shonan offers PADI Sense courses in English.
It is also possible for those who want to obtain a Sense while traveling or business travelers who are staying for a short period of time.
With a flexible schedule, you can tailor the course to your stay plan.
🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station (easy Access from Tokyo and Yokohama)
📆 Schedule request OK
👥 Peace of mind in private or small groups
🗣 English-speaking instructors
📩 The first step to the world's oceans, right here in Japan
Activities can be started even if you are not a good swimmer.
Water is a magical experience of breathing in the water, encounters with sea creatures, and quiet time to face yourself.
Everything will be a special memory that will stay with you.
If you get a PADI C card (Sense), you will be able to dive in the world's oceans.
I sincerely recommend it to those who want to start a new hobby or refresh themselves in Nature.
Interested parties, please feel free to contact us by DM or email.
Your diving life starts 🌊 here
📸 Scenes of diving are also introduced on Instagram.
@hokulea_divejapan
Be sure to check out some of Japan's hidden diving spots!
#ScubaJapan #PADIcertification #DivingNearTokyo #HokuleaShonan
#JapanTravelTips #OpenWaterCourse #SoloTravelJapan #DiveWithUs
#ExploreTheBlue #HiddenDiveSpot #PADI5Star #DivingJourney #PADIJapan
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🌴 Good Access from Tokyo! Day trip diving tour🛳️ on Hatsushima
Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan! 😊
This time, we Held in a Day trip tour at Hatsushima, a popular diving spot in the suburbs of Tokyo.
Hatsushima is a small island with good Access, located about 30 minutes by ferry from Atami Port in Kanagawa Prefecture.
From Our store (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture), it takes 🚗🛳️ about 1 hour and 30 minutes by Car and ferry
Transportation time is short, so even short travel schedules make it easy to visit.
🌊 Leisurely diving experience in crystal clear waters
On this day, the weather was good and the sea was clear, so I was able ☀️ to swim comfortably in the bright water
In the waters of Hatsushima, you can enjoy a variety of fish from shallow to deep and rocky terrain.
Even for those who are new to diving, the conditions were calm so that they could experience it with peace of mind.
🐟 Spot where you can meet popular fish
During the tour, we also met the Famous "Kobudai" on Hatsushima.
With its large body and distinctive face, this fish can come very close to divers Soba.
In addition, the rocky terrain and the way the light enters are beautiful, making it a 📸 recommended point for taking photos in the water
Shooting in bright water is a chance for even first-timers to take beautiful shots.
🤿 A safe environment and support system for beginners
Transportation is very smooth as the dive site on Hatsushima Island can be accessed immediately after getting off the ferry.
There are many days with few waves, and entry and exit are stable.
It is also recommended for those who have just taken the Sense and have not dived for a while.
At Hokule'a Shonan, even beginners in diving can enjoy it with peace of mind.
We offer small-group tours and attentive support.
🏝️ "Sea of islands" that can be enjoyed even in a short time
Even in the midst of a busy schedule, you can refresh your mood by exercising in nature and looking at the beautiful sea.
"I want to have a little adventure on a day trip" "I want to experience the sea near Tokyo"
This is the perfect tour for you.
📍 Hokule'a Shonan (Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station South Exit
🅿️ Car parking available, English support OK, PADI 5 star registered store
💬 For inquiries and tour reservations, please feel free to visit the official website or Instagram!
#HatsushimaIsland #IslandTripFromTokyo #ScubaDivingJapan
#TokyoDayTrip #JapanTravelTips #BestOfJapan #UnderwaterAdventure
#KanagawaDiving #HiddenGemsJapan #HokuleaShonan
#PADI5Star #DiveJapan #EcoTravelJapan #OceanRetreat
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Making seabed Aged wine on a sunken ship|Special tour Held in in Higashi-Izu and Irisawa!
Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan!
This time, we successfully held in 😊 our special project, "Making Aged Wine on the Sea Floor in Sunken Ships"
This time, the wine was sunk in a sunken ship at a depth of -24 meters in water in Irisawa in Higashi-Izu.
In fact, it is said that the origin of "seabed Aged wine" is an old wine that was accidentally discovered in a sunken ship.
The swaying waves, the quiet environment, the shading and the constant water temperature created an ideal aged environment for the wines.
We Reproduction the "Submarine Cellar" this time!
The specially prepared bottles were sealed with sealing wax and the carefully prepared wine was transported to the sea.
The space inside the wreck is "just the right size" as if it was prepared for this wine.
The scenery peeking out from the side was truly fantastic, and it was a scenery that made me feel somewhat "romantic".
Thank you to everyone who participated on this day!
In particular, There is a 🍷✨ to Mr. Kobayashi of Hiratsuka's wine bar Binot, who has given us a great deal of cooperation from the planning stage this time
The wine will be raised six months later, in December.
At this year's Christmas party, a special one that has been quietly Aged on the seabed will appear in front of you.
What does it taste like? I can't stop being excited!
At Hokule'a Shonan, it will not end with "just a diving experience" from now on.
We would like to propose a "little special sea trip".
▼Special thanks
Instagram
@shobuzawa_diving (Irisawa Diving Center)
@winestore_sakae_binot (Wine Bar Binot)
Information on upcoming tours and events will be introduced on the official Instagram and blog from time to time, so be sure to check it out!
#SeaAgedWine #UnderwaterCellar #WineDive
#OceanAging #WreckDive #HokuleaShonan
#DiveJapan #UniqueExperiences #WineLovers
#UnderwaterAdventure
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[Notice 📢 of start of skin diving course]
Hello!
From this summer, Hokule'a Shonan will start a new "skin diving course" 🫧
Many of you may be wondering, "What is skin diving?"
Skin diving is a diving style in which you dive into the Water with "only your own breath" without using a tank like Scuba Diving. It is similar to so-called "Diving with bare hands", but it is very important not only to dive, but also to have the skills and knowledge to enjoy it safely.
For example, by properly learning how to breathe properly, how to remove ears, posture in water, and how to dive, you will be 🌿 able to enjoy it much more comfortably and with peace of mind
The appeal of skin diving is "lightness" and "freedom".
Because there are few equipment, you can directly experience a sense of unity with your body and the sensation of water, and you will feel as if you are one with the sea.
It's perfect for those who say, "I like the sea, but scuba seems a bit of a hurdle ..."
Of course, it is also recommended 🐬 for experienced scuba players as a new way to enjoy it
This course is designed so that even beginners can participate with confidence.
We will support you carefully, so please feel free to contact us 😊 if you are not confident in swimming or are worried about removing your ears
🌊 \Skin Course and Skin Tour Held In Date/
📍Saturday, June 28
📍July 12 (Sat) - 13 (Sun) Lake Suganuma Skin Tour
📍Saturday, July 19
Held in on request in addition to the above dates!
If you would like to be able to participate on this day, please contact us 🙌
Let's 💙 experience the "breathtakingly beautiful" world of the sea together
We look forward to your participation!
#SkinDiving #FreedivingJapan #TrySkinDiving
#SkinDivingTour #UnderwaterAdventure #ExploreTheBlue
#DiveIntoNature #LakeDiving #JapanDivingExperience
#NewDiveExperience #HokuleaShonan #PADI
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Divers who protect the ocean are cool after all!
Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan!
Today, I'd like to tell you a little bit about what we're working on, Dive Against Yellowtail.
The other day, my friends and I dived together into the sea in Shizuura, Shizuoka Prefecture, and dived to collect garbage in the water.
Take a look at this group photo taken after the activity!
Isn't everyone really cool?
The reason we think it's "cool" isn't just how it looks.
I hope that we will come to an age where "picking up trash" will be taken for granted and seen as something to be proud of.
That's what we have in mind.
🌊 Diving is a special time to connect with the sea.
When you dive, you will be soothed by the tranquility and beauty of the water.
You will also notice that there is garbage produced by people in the sea.
Plastic bags, plastic bottles, pieces of fishing gear... There is also a reality that makes you want to look away.
In such a situation, there is something that only divers can do.
We believe so.
Picking up trash can be sobering.
But it's an action to protect the oceans of the future.
And don't you think it's very cool?
🪸 Protecting the ocean should be part of the appeal of diving.
Protecting the environment isn't just for special people.
There are many things that you can feel and do because you are a diver.
For those of us who live with the sea, the act of "protecting" is Nature.
That may be the image of a "cool" diver in the future.
Don't take out trash and pick it up.
Both of these are steps towards protecting our oceans.
Hokule'a Shonan will continue these activities in the future.
If you like the ocean, why don't you start doing something "a little good for the earth" together?
#DiveAgainstDebris #OceanConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #ScubaForChange #DiversForTheOcean #CleanupDive #BluePlanetProtection #SustainableDiving #MarineDebrisAwareness #EcoFriendlyDiver #PADIAWARE #HokuleaShonan
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Thinking about the future of the oceans and what we can do on World Environment Day
Hello, this is 🌊 Hokule'a Shonan
June 5 is World Environment Day 🌏
For those of us who face the sea every day and work to deliver the charm of the sea,
This is a special day with a very important meaning.
When you hear the word "environmental issues," you may feel that it is a distant story.
Issues that should be addressed by the government and companies, and what experts should consider
It's easy to think like that.
The truth is that environmental issues do not belong to "anyone" but to each of us.
For example, straws and plastic shopping bags from convenience stores that you used casually.
Even if you think you have thrown it away properly, it will be blown away by the wind and washed away by the rain.
Thereare you may end up in the sea.
As a result, more and more plastic waste continues to grow in the ocean.
If we don't do anything,
It is said that 😢 by 2050, the amount of plastic in the ocean will exceed the amount of fish
And the fish that accidentally ate the plastic died,
Sea turtles are dying, whales are dying, and seabirds are dying.
Is that the kind of future we really want? 🐢🐟🐋🕊️
What we can do doesn't have to be big.
However, each of them has the power to change the future in a big way.
For example
✅ Don't "opt" for single-use plastic products
✅ "Picking up" plastic waste that has fallen on the Coast
Even the smallest actions can eventually lead to big changes.
One thing 🌱 you can do today
In Hokule'a Shonan, through diving and snorkeling,
I feel that it is our mission to focus on and convey both the beauty of the ocean and the challenges we are currently facing.
Passing on the beautiful ocean to the next generation.
Why don't you start doing just one thing today?
#WorldEnvironmentDay #OceanPlastic #OneActionCanChangeTheFuture #ProtectOurOceans #DiveAgainstDebris #PADI #SDGs14 #ProjectAware #HokuleaShonan
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【Hatsushima Diving Experience】An urban resort that can be reached in 90 minutes from Tokyo! 🌊🏝
Hello! This is 😊 Hokule'a Shonan
This time, we will deliver the Scenes of the diving tour on Hatsushima Island, "The best island near and interesting"!
Hatsushima is about 30 minutes by ferry from Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Access from Hiratsuka, where Our store is located, is only one and a half hours away, so it is a perfect Spot for Day trip diving from Tokyo and Kanagawa.
On this day, two guests from Germany participated 🇩🇪
The two of you are not friends, and the staff was surprised by the coincidence that they happened to be on the same date and in the same country! It's 🤝 truly a "connection connected by the sea"
The local sea conditions are excellent!
The Water world is much clearer than the previous Information, Unfolds, and in some places it is blue with a transparency of over 20 meters Impression ✨
All the guests were very excited about the beauty of the sea!
The water temperature is 19°C, and we are about to enter 🌞 the season when wetsuits are comfortable
Also, on Hatsushima, the spawning season for blue Squid is in full swing right now!
Thanks to the high transparency, we were able 🦑 to observe large schools of Squid gathering on the spawning bed from various directions
"I've never seen so many many Squid at once!" said one ♪ guest.
And on this day, a new AOW (Advanced Open Water Diver) was born! 👏
Congratulations 🎉 from the bottom of my heart Welcome to the new world of the sea!
After diving, recharge your energy with 🍦✨ Hatsushima's Specialties of Fresh Seafood and soft serve ice cream
It was a great day to enjoy the sea and Gourmet food.
Currently, in the Izu area, the transparency is increasing at each point!
If you want to dive now, please contact us 😊 at this time
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Hokule'a Shonan is a PADI 5-star certified dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to a world we have not yet seen!", We Held in 🌏 tours of more than 300 days a year to Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc
From beginners to veterans, we offer a diving experience that you can enjoy safely and securely in a small group!
Why don't you take a trip to the beautiful world of the sea together? 🌈
Please feel free to contact us!
#HatsushimaIsland #TokyoGetaway #DiveNearTokyo #ScubaJapan #IslandVibes #IslandEscapeJapan #UrbanResortJapan #JapanScubaAdventure #WetsuitSeason #UnderwaterAdventure
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【Lake Motosu Diving Experience】Dive at the foot of At the foot of Mt., a World Heritage Site! ⛰️To the mysterious lake where 1,200 years of history sleeps 💧
Hello, this is 🌈 Hokule'a Shonan
This time, we will introduce a diving experience at Lake Motosu, which spreads out at the foot of Mount Fuji 🗻, a World Heritage Site!
Lake Motosu is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and is a highly transparent Water lake 💎 located about 900 meters Elevation
It is 🤿 a rare Spot in Japan where you can experience altitude diving (high-altitude diving)
On this day, we went to Lake Motosu with 🌍 guests from overseas
It was ✨ indeed a special day for the guests who were trying their first Lake Motosu and their first Altitude dive
In the lake, there was 🌲 a landscape that made you feel as if you were in ancient times
A dynamic terrain formed by lava and a water bottom with a number of surprisingly large sunken trees.
The silence and scale of it is simply overwhelming 😮
In addition, there is a legend that there was once a Torii (shrine gate) gate and a shrine, and there is a hint of more than 1,200 years of history in the Water.
The time spent at the bottom of the lake while thinking about the prayer place sunk in the Water is very mysterious 🕊️
The water temperature on this day felt a little cold at 18-11°C, but we were able 🧊 to dive comfortably in a dry suit
I was particularly impressed by the deep and clear blue world 💙 called "Lake Motosu Blues"
Impression 👏 of transparency and tranquility, which is completely different from the sea,
And after the dive...
Superb view of Mount Fuji towering in front of you! 🗻
In addition to diving, you can experience both the Nature and culture of Japan, which is a major attraction 🇯🇵 of Lake Motosu diving
✅ Recommended points for Lake Motosu diving
✅ A special experience where you can dive at the foot of Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site
✅ Altitude diving is possible
✅ Lakebed with more than 1,200 years of history and tradition
✅ A water world where giant trees, lava, and the mysterious "Lake Motosu Blues" spread
✅ Perfect for sightseeing with a Mount Fuji view!
🌈 In Hokule'a Shonan, diving at Lake Motosu can be requested 📅 all year round
The water temperature varies greatly from 5 to 25°C depending on the season, and you can enjoy 🍃❄️🌸☀️ a different look every time you visit
"I want to dive near Mt. Mount Fuji someday."
Why don't you make such a dream a reality? 😊
📩 If you are a beginner or would like to acquire Sense, please feel free to contact us!
#DivingInJapan #LakeMotosu #MtFujiView #JapanAdventure #ScubaTravel #AltitudeDiving #HiddenJapan #OnlyInJapan #NatureLovers #BucketListJapan #WorldHeritage #FreshwaterDiving #HokuleaShonan
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[Refresh by diving]
Reset your mind and body in Higashi-Izu and Kawana! 🐢✨
Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan.
Today, we went diving in the sea of Higashi-Izu and Kawana with two teams!
One team will participate in the fun diving.
On this day, the sea conditions were good and the transparency was outstanding!
We encountered sea turtles and Squid in the Water, and it was 🐢🦑 a very exciting dive
And... What! Some 👏✨ guests celebrated their 100th dive on this day.
Congratulations indeed! We will continue to support an even more wonderful diving life in the future!
The other team is a refresher team.
Even if you are a little worried because you will be diving in yellowtail for a long time, we dived while carefully checking the basic skills so that you can participate with peace of mind.
Some of the guests who participated this time came from overseas, but their skills such as clearing masks were perfect 👌
Even if you have blanks, you can quickly regain your senses by getting used to Water little by little!
Some people say, "Next time, challenge AOW!?"
I'm 🤿 looking forward to seeing more and more growth in the future
There is a to 🙌 everyone who participated
🌈 At Hokule'a Shonan, refresher courses are also available at any time.
"I want to dive into yellowtail for a long time" or "I'm a little unsure but want to start again" are also welcome!
With personalized support, you can enjoy the world of the sea with peace of mind.
Please feel free to contact us 😊
#RefreshDive #DivingLife #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #RediscoverTheSea #UnderwaterAdventure #OceanHealing #ScubaDivingJapan #FunDive #EastCoastJapan #BeginnerFriendlyDiving #PADIJapan
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