About an hour from Tokyo.
In the sea, there is an unknown Japan.

Manatsuru, which can be visited as a day trip from Tokyo or Yokohama.

This small port town has
special views known only to divers.

This time, we visited "Iwa."

It’s about a 40-minute drive from Hiratsuka.
A convenient boat diving spot.

It takes just a few minutes to reach the sea by boat.

Once you enter the water,
colorful soft corals spread out before you.

Schools of fish swim slowly through the calm sea.

The highlight of this place is
the large iron frame reef sunk to the seabed.

Originally used as scaffolding for bridge construction,

it has now become a habitat for marine creatures
and a popular spot for divers.

Swimming between the massive structures feels like exploring underwater ruins.

Soft corals sway above,
and light filters through.

Lionfish swim slowly,
while small fish dart around them.

The creatures you encounter change with the seasons.

In summer, you see schools of fish.

In winter, vibrant sea slugs.

Throughout the year,
you can enjoy different scenery with each visit.

After diving,
enjoying a leisurely lunch in Manatsuru or Shonan is also recommended.

Just a little stretch from the city,
a day like this awaits you.

Japan's seas hold
many undiscovered charms.

On your next trip,
why not visit the underwater Japan?