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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🌊 The waters of Atami are always full of mystery and beauty.
Beneath the surface of the water, there is another world that is disconnected from everyday life.
🪸 Brightly colored soft corals, 🐟 schools of fish, wrecks ⚓ that have spent many years quietly in the sea.
All of them give you new discoveries and impressions every time you dive.
⚓ Atami Wreck Point is one of the most popular diving spots in Japan.
The hull, which is about 80 meters long, lies on the seabed as if welcoming divers, and is home to countless creatures.
From Spring to summer, the shadows of the fish become even darker, and 🐠 the feeling of moving through the school that swims around the hull is like being part of the sea.
🚉 Atami is only 90 minutes from Tokyo and has good Access, so it is a nice point that you can easily go on a day trip.
🤿 You will be accompanied by an experienced guide, so even if you are new to wreck diving, you can try it with confidence.
The light shining into the interior of the wreck, the soft coral swaying, and the silence drifting on the seabed.
All of this is a special experience that you will never get on land.
🍂 Diving shows a different look in each season, so you will never get tired of it no matter how many times you visit.
Especially in autumn, the water temperature is high and the transparency is good, making it ideal for taking a closer look at the entire wreck.
If you are thinking "I want to do a wreck dive someday", please take this opportunity to go to the waters of Atami.
🌊 Why don't you take a deep breath and step into the blue and quiet unknown?
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🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture!
Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we help people discover the wonders and joys of Nature through diving.
Held in more than 300 days of lectures and tours a year in Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc.!
The small number of students makes it safe even for beginners.
We are also flexible in responding to a variety of requests.
Let's ♪ 🤿✨ have fun together
#WreckDiving #AtamiDiving #ScubaJapan #DiveIntoJapan
#HokuleaShonan #PADIJapan #ScubaLife #UnderwaterJapan
#ShipwreckDive #ExploreTheBlue #TokyoDayTrip
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🌞Starting in August! Authentic summer sea season has arrived 🌊
With the sun shining brightly, the sea of Shonan is very comfortable, cool and in the best condition today!
In Hokule'a Shonan, summer adventures are still going on ✨
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Skin Diving...
We have 🐠 a program that allows you to enjoy the sea in each style
Even if you are a beginner or not good swimmer, the instructor will carefully support you so that you can participate with peace of mind.
When you step into the Water Middle World, it's like a different world.
In the highly transparent sea with sparkling light, please meet sea creatures and experience 🩵 the feeling of floating like weightlessness
Families with children and solo participants are also welcome!
It can be accessed on a day trip from Tokyo, so it is 🚃 perfect for summer excursions
For those of you who haven't experienced the "real ocean" yet this summer.
Why don't you make memorable memories together in the Shonan sea this summer? 🌈
We, Hokule'a Shonan instructors, will do our best to support your "first step".
Please feel free to contact us 😊
#HokuleaShonan
#DiveJapan
#SummerInJapan
#ScubaDivingAdventure
#SnorkelingTrip
#SkinDivingExperience
#OceanEscape
#TokyoDayTrip
#BeginnerFriendly
#DiscoverTheBlue
#UnderwaterWorld
#ExploreJapan
#BeachLifeJapan
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🎉 The PADI Divemaster is born! Next, go to the 🎊 instructor
The other day, a new PADI Divemaster was born in Hokule'a Shonan!
After many practice and experience, I took my first steps as a professional diver. I really congratulate you.
The PADI Divemaster is an important step in progressing from fun diving to a position where you teach and support others. It is a rewarding qualification that requires safety management and leadership skills in water.
And from here, you can take it a step further and become a PADI diving instructor.
"I want to make diving my career" and "I love the sea, and I want to convey that feeling to others."
For those who have such a feeling, the instructor course is the next stage to make your dreams come true.
🌊 Hokule'a Shonan is Located in easily Access from Tokyo!
PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center (IDC).
We provide small-group and attentive training, and English is also available.
Foreign residents in Japan and Japan who want to learn in English can also take this course with confidence.
Many of the following people participate in the professional course:
・Foreigners living in Japan who want to continue diving
・ Those who want to work in the sea in the future
・ Those who like travel and nature and want to change the stage of life
At Hokule'a Shonan, we do our best to support those who aim to become divemasters and instructors.
If you've always wanted to do it someday, why don't you take a step forward now?
📩 If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.
It's okay to send an email or Instagram DM. We wholeheartedly support your new challenge!
Instagram
@hokulea_divejapan
#DiveMasterJapan #DivingInJapan #PADIProJapan
#ScubaTokyo #JapanDivingLife #HokuleaShonan
#LifeInJapan #ExpatInJapan #JapanAdventure
#OceanCareer #DivingJourney #EnglishFriendlyDiving
#DiveInstructorTraining #ExploreTheBlue #StartYourDiveCareer
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It's like an Okinawa resort! Pool diving experience 🌴 in Kanagawa
Hello! This is ⛱️ Hokule'a Shonan
The other day, we held in a divemaster training at a resort-like pool in Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture!
The clear blue sky and the sparkling water surface of the pool will keep you 🤿🌞 excited from the morning
The biggest attraction of this pool is the bright and open atmosphere like the white sand of Okinawa.
Sunlight shines into the water, Unfolding a curtain of shimmering light.
It's like a vacation even before diving! It is the best environment where you can enjoy the "extraordinary".
In the course, participants aiming to become divemasters confirmed their basic skills and practiced how to respond to emergencies.
A pool with no waves or streams is an environment where you can calm down and concentrate, so it is perfect for establishing skills.
This resort pool is also a great place to practice skin diving.
Ideal for preparing before going to the sea, such as finwork, ear removal, and checking your posture in water.
The transparency is also high, making it perfect for taking photos in the water or practicing semi-water shots 📸
"I don't want to go to the sea today, but I want to dive in the pool."
Please feel free to contact us.
With the comfort and security unique to the pool, even beginners can easily enjoy it.
Those who want to start diving and skin diving in Kanagawa,
Those who want to improve their skills in a resort feeling,
This summer, go to pool training where both "healing and learning" come true!
🌺 Make your diving life freer and more enjoyable.
We look forward to your participation!
🩵 Insta Account
@hokulea_divejapan
#DiveMasterTraining #PoolDiving #SkinDivingPractice #ResortVibes #TropicalFeeling #SparklingWater #ScubaJapan #HokuleaShonan #DiveWithUs #JapanDivingExperience #ScubaNearTokyo #SummerDiving
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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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