A short train ride from Tokyo leads you to a peaceful seaside experience.

This time, I visited Zushi in Kanagawa Prefecture.
It's a popular beach for day trips near Tokyo.

The previous day was closed due to strong winds.
Excited to see how the sea has changed, I headed to Zushi in the morning.

Upon entry, a clear blue underwater world awaited.

Countless damselfish.
Sardines and mackerel swimming while reflecting the light.
Schools of fish filled the water.

The scenery was unlike anything you'd expect near Tokyo.

But the charm of Zushi's sea doesn't stop there.

Looking down a bit reveals a small world beginning.

A goby hiding in the rocks.
Colorful sea slugs.
As I searched slowly, new discoveries came one after another.

What impressed me most was the moment I saw a Sagami ryugu sea slug riding on a scorpion fish.

Just a few seconds of a small event.
Yet, such serendipitous scenes remain as memories of the sea.

Time spent observing the schools of fish.
Time spent looking for small creatures.

In the same sea, you can enjoy completely different experiences.
That's the allure of Zushi's sea.

After diving, I had lunch at a local diner.
The calm air after returning from the sea is one of the joys of traveling in Japan.

A glimpse of another side of Japan that you won't encounter just by sightseeing in Tokyo.

A tranquil world by the sea, right near the city.

Hokule'a Shonan offers small-group diving tours near Tokyo.

Beginners and solo participants are welcome.

Why not experience a "day by the sea" during your trip to Japan?


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