Hokule’a Shonan is a small-group diving shop located in the Shonan area of Kanagawa Prefecture.
Quiet harbor towns.
Local coastal scenery.
An ocean that changes with the seasons.
We provide unique ocean experiences for international travelers and foreign residents in Japan, focusing on the Shonan and Izu areas.
Beginners and solo participants are always welcome.
Our small-group approach ensures that each person can enjoy the ocean safely at their own pace.
It's not just about diving in Japan;
it's about making a day by the sea a memorable part of your journey.
Escape the city and enter a beautiful, tranquil blue world.
Why not discover a side of Japan you’ve never seen from beneath the waves?
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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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A special season unique to spring has begun at Enoura in Kanagawa Prefecture.
About an hour from Tokyo.
During this time, you can witness the "spawning of the Japanese common squid" in the waters of Japan.
Usually drifting quietly in the sea, the squids begin to gather in shallow waters for spawning as spring arrives.
Underwater, a unique tension and a quiet presence of life spread throughout.
Divers can observe the squids heading to their spawning grounds and the eggs laid on branches up close.
Spawning has just begun.
Over the next few weeks, small lives will develop within the eggs.
In a few weeks, you will also be able to see tiny baby squids swimming inside the eggs.
Watching underwater feels like peeking into a small story within the sea.
Moreover, this scenery can only be seen during the short period of spring.
It's not at an aquarium,
not in a video,
but a seasonal landscape you can experience in the actual waters of Japan.
On this day, we encountered clownfish, sea slugs, and even "underwater Doraemon."
It's another side of Japan that you won't find just by visiting Tokyo or Kyoto.
A day spent at the sea, a little away from the city, will surely become a special travel memory.
Enoura is a diving area that can be visited as a day trip from Tokyo.
Hokule'a Shonan offers small-group diving tours suitable for beginners.
They also provide English support, making it popular among travelers from abroad and foreign residents in Japan.
Come to the spring-only waters of Japan.
Why not go see the quiet drama of life?
📍 Enoura (Kanagawa Prefecture)
🚃 Day trip possible from Tokyo
🤿 Small group tours with English support
#Near Tokyo #Day trip #Extraordinary experience #Japanese common squid #Squid spawning
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Create special memories with your family near Tokyo 🤿☀️
This time, we visited Usami in Higashi-Izu.
It's a seaside area in Japan that you can access from Tokyo in a day.
In the morning, we departed the city,
heading towards Izu while enjoying the coastal scenery.
The landscape gradually changes.
Time flows slowly.
Just that alone allows you to feel a different side of Japan compared to Tokyo.
On this day,
we participated in a PADI Open Water Diver course as a family.
At first, they seemed a bit nervous, but
once they entered the water, smiles began to appear.
Seeing the same ocean,
watching the same fish,
and being moved by the same scenery.
Diving offers such special moments.
The waters of Higashi-Izu are a popular diving area for international guests as well.
The scenery changes with the seasons,
allowing you to enjoy schools of fish and
the serene blue underwater world.
"I can't believe there's such a sea near Tokyo."
It's not uncommon to hear such remarks from first-time international visitors.
Obtaining a diving license is
not just about getting a qualification.
It's about challenging yourself to enter a new world together.
It's about spending the same time in Japan's waters.
That experience itself will remain as a memory of the journey.
It's another side of Japan that you won't encounter just by visiting tourist spots.
That is the charm of "Dive Near Tokyo."
At Hokule'a Shonan,
we offer small-group beginner-friendly diving tours and license courses.
We can accommodate English speakers,
making it a great option for international travelers and foreigners living in Japan.
Why not spend a slightly special day during your trip to Tokyo?
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In Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, the sea is home to some of the largest schools of fish in Japan.🐟
It takes about 40 minutes by car from Hiratsuka, where Hokulea Shonan is located.
This popular boat diving area can even be visited on a day trip from Tokyo.🚗
On the way to the sea, you can enjoy a small cruise while taking in views of Enoshima and Mt. Fuji.🛳️
Once you arrive at the dive site and enter the water, you'll be greeted by an overwhelming number of red sea bream.
At first, it may look like the water is murky.
But as you get closer, you'll realize it's all a school of fish.
Countless small fish fill the water.
More and more schools of fish continue to appear.
It's a mysterious sight, as if the underwater world itself is alive.✨
The density of fish is astonishing, making it hard to believe you're underwater.
Divers who see this view for the first time often gasp in amazement.
There are still special seas near Tokyo that are not widely known.🇯🇵
This is another aspect of Japan that you won't encounter through tourism alone.
In the tranquil sea, you can feel the energy of nature all around you.
Hokulea Shonan offers small group diving tours centered around the Shonan and Izu areas.
They also provide beginner-friendly tours and English-speaking diving support.🌊
#Tokyo Area #Nature Experience #Day Trip #Local Travel #Japanese Scenery
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At the foot of Mount Fuji lies Lake Motosu. 🗻
Located in Yamanashi Prefecture at an elevation of about 900 meters, Lake Motosu is a rare freshwater diving spot in Japan.
The water in the lake is highly transparent, revealing a serene blue world. 💧
Underwater, you can see fantastical landscapes formed by the eruptions of Mount Fuji, volcanic ash accumulating on the lakebed, and large sunken trees.
In some places, spring water flowing from Mount Fuji emerges from the lakebed.
It offers a tranquility completely different from the sea.
This is a special underwater world connected to the history of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji.
Just a short distance from Tokyo, you can discover landscapes of Japan that you won't encounter through typical tourism. 🇯🇵
Hokulea Shonan offers small-group diving tours in lakes around Mount Fuji and the seas near Tokyo. 🌊
A tour of Lake Motosu is also scheduled for August 9-10, 2026.
Be sure to experience the tranquil blue world at the foot of Mount Fuji. ✨
#Near Tokyo #Nature Experience #Lake Diving #Day Trip #Local Travel #Japanese Scenery
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Happy New Year.
For Hokulea Shonan, this year is a year of “brush up.”
We believe the future lies in steadily building careful work.
We will further hone our skills and thinking,
and bravely take on new challenges.
We will not forget our gratitude to everyone who supports us,
and we will continue to grow while honoring the sea and nature.
We look forward to your continued support this year.
Hokulea Shonan
Representative Terushige Koike
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🌈Hokulea Shonan is a diving shop in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Under the theme “Let’s set out for an unseen world!”,
we offer experiences that let you discover the wonder and joy of nature through diving.
We hold courses and tours year-round in Izu, Okinawa, and overseas.
With small group sizes, beginners can join with confidence.
We also respond flexibly to requests tailored to each person.
Now, let’s set off together for a new world.
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Enriched dive to the shipwreck 🚢
Hello 🫧 This is Hokulea Shonan.
Today we visited the shipwreck dive site in Atami 🚢
Large schools of fish gathered around the wreck,
and we were thrilled by the dramatic underwater scenery 🤩
This time we dived using enriched air (Nitrox).
Thanks to that, my body felt much better after the dive ☺️
Enriched air is a breathing gas with a higher oxygen concentration than normal air.
Because less nitrogen accumulates in the body,
it reduces the risk of decompression sickness and allows for safer dives 👍
Another big benefit is that you get less tired ✌️
Thank you to all the guests who joined us 😊
Diving as a family was truly lovely ✨
From now on,
let’s enjoy Atami’s shipwreck more comfortably with enriched air 🥳
🌈 At Hokulea Shonan,
you can also earn the Enriched Air Specialty (SP) certification 🙌
We also welcome requests for course dates!
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🏝️ Hokulea Shonan is a diving shop in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
With the theme “Let’s travel to unseen worlds!”,
we share the wonder and joy of nature through diving.
We run lessons and tours more than 300 days a year in Izu, Okinawa, and overseas.
With small group sizes, beginners can join with confidence.
Request dives are also very welcome!
#Hokulea Shonan
#Enriched Air
#Nitrox
#Enriched Diving
#CoolJapanVideos
#HokuleaShonan
#NitroxDiving
#EnrichedAir
#OceanLovers
#ExploreTheBlue
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A place where you can meet sea turtles on a day trip✨
Hello! This is Hokulea Shonan 🤗
This time we went diving at Ose Cape, where you can dive with sea turtles on a day trip 🤿
Right now, among beach dives on the Izu Peninsula, Ose Cape has the highest chance of encountering sea turtles👏
Recently it also made headlines when two whales appeared during a dive!
On this dive we met a sea turtle on the first dive👏
No matter how many times you see them, the moment you meet one always gets you excited😄
On sunny days it feels great to relax in the shallow water✨
We also found nudibranchs that are popular with divers👍
Ose Cape was teeming with life and full of highlights 🥳
Thank you to everyone who joined us🙏
If you want to dive with sea turtles, be sure to head to Ose Cape🌟
We don’t know how long they’ll stay, so come soon〜!
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🌈Hokulea Shonan is a diving shop in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
With the theme "Set out for a world you’ve never seen!",
we convey the beauty and joy of nature through diving.
We hold over 300 courses and tours a year in Izu, Okinawa, and overseas.
With small group sizes, beginners can participate with confidence.
Request dives are also very welcome!
#DiveJapan #ScubaDivingJapan #BeachDiving
#ExploreTheBlue #OceanLovers #HiddenJapan
#HokuleaShonan
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Scuba Diving in Atami, Japan — A Day Full of Color and Connection 🪸
A few days ago, we went diving in Atami, Shizuoka, one of Japan’s most popular wreck diving sites just a short trip from Tokyo. The moment we descended, we were surrounded by thousands of colorful fish, swirling around the shipwreck like a living rainbow. The vibrant soft corals covering the wreck made the underwater scenery absolutely breathtaking. 🌈
It was an especially memorable day because one of our guests completed their PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course! 🎉
Congratulations on reaching this new milestone in your scuba journey. Every certification represents more confidence, more discovery, and deeper connection with the sea.
We were also delighted to dive with a wonderful guest visiting from France 🇫🇷, who made the most of his stay in Japan through diving. Sharing the ocean with divers from around the world reminds us that the sea connects people beyond borders. 💙
Thank you to all our amazing guests for bringing your energy and smiles. Whether you’re trying fun diving near Tokyo, taking a PADI license course, or exploring Japan’s hidden underwater gems, we’re here to make every dive unforgettable.
At Hokule’a Shonan, we offer small-group diving trips, from Atami and Izu to Okinawa — all led by certified PADI instructors. 🌺
Contact us anytime to plan your next diving adventure in Japan! 🌊
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🌈 About Hokule’a Shonan
Hokule’a Shonan is a PADI 5⭐️ diving center located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, just a short train ride from Tokyo.
Our motto is “Let’s embark on a journey to the unseen world.”
Through diving, we help people discover the beauty and joy of nature while exploring Japan’s rich underwater world.
We offer more than 300 days of diving courses and tours every year, including Izu, Okinawa, and even overseas destinations.
With small-group diving and personalized instruction, beginners can dive safely and comfortably.
We also welcome custom requests — whether you want to try your first dive, take a PADI course, or join a local ocean adventure!
Come and dive with us — let’s enjoy this beautiful blue world together! 🌊💙
#HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #Atami #WreckDive #AOWDiver #PADI #ScubaDivingJapan #ExploreTheBlue #UnderwaterWorld #JapanDiving #AtamiDive
Atami – Where Adventure Meets Serenity
Just 90 minutes from Tokyo, Atami in Shizuoka offers one of the most fascinating diving experiences in Japan — where adventure and serenity come together beneath the surface. Known for its wreck diving and mysterious blue cave, Atami attracts divers who seek both excitement and peace in one destination.
The highlight of Atami is the wreck of Asahi No.16, one of the largest wrecks in Japan. Resting quietly on the seafloor, this massive structure is now covered in colorful soft corals and swarming with marine life. As you descend, the silhouette of the wreck slowly appears out of the blue — a breathtaking sight that makes you feel like you’re stepping into an underwater museum. Exploring this wreck is an unforgettable experience for divers who love large-scale structures full of history and mystery.
Then, shift from adventure to calm in Atami’s Blue Cave. As you enter, sunlight pierces through the narrow opening, filling the space with an ethereal blue glow. The soft light, bubbles rising toward the surface, and the quiet stillness of the cave create a dreamlike world beneath the waves. It’s a moment of pure serenity — a dive that connects you deeply with the ocean.
Whether you’re looking for thrilling wreck diving or a peaceful cave dive, Atami offers both just a short train ride from Tokyo. With easy access, clear water, and diverse dive sites, it’s a perfect destination for weekend divers and international visitors alike.
If you’re searching for wreck diving in Japan, or want to discover the best diving spots near Tokyo, Atami is a must-visit. Dive into its hidden blue world — where every moment beneath the sea feels like a journey between adventure and serenity. 🌊💙
📍 Atami, Shizuoka, Japan
About Hokule’a Shonan 🌈
Hokule’a Shonan is a PADI 5⭐️ Dive Center located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa — just a short trip from Tokyo.
Our motto is “Let’s embark on a journey to the unseen world.” Through diving, we help you discover the beauty of nature and the joy of exploring the ocean.
We offer more than 300 diving tours and courses a year across Japan, from Izu to Okinawa and even overseas.
With our small-group style, beginners can dive safely and comfortably while enjoying a personalized experience.
Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater or joining an advanced adventure — we’re here to make every dive unforgettable.
Let’s dive and enjoy the ocean together! 💙
#HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #ExploreTheBlue #ScubaDivingJapan #UnderwaterWorld #DivingNearTokyo
To Nishi-Izu and Tago! Boat Diving Report 🌊⛵️ on a Sunny Sunday in Autumn
Hello, this is 😊 Hokule'a Shonan
The other day, we went boat diving to the popular area "Tago" in Nishi-Izu! ⛴️✨
Speaking of Tago, it is a diving spot with a wide variety of terrain and highly transparent waters. There is also good Access that can be reached on a day trip from Kanto, and it is 🙌 an area that is often requested in Hokule'a Shonan
The first one this time is the point of the open sea, "Floating Shimane off the coast".
This is one of the longest places for divers, and when you dive, you will see a spectacular fish shadow 🐟🐟🐟 in front of you!
Snapdragons and squirrels flocked and danced 🎆 like fireworks in the sea
The sight that covers one aspect of the scene will take your guests breath away ✨
And the second is to the mysterious cave point 🕳️🤿 that represents Tago.
As you walk through the Gari, the light shining in from the end of the water channel shines in fantastically, as if you have jumped 🎬💫 into a scene from a movie
The scenery of light and shadow touches my heart no matter how many times I visit. That's the real thrill of "cave diving"!
On this day, the guests who participated in the yellowtail for the first time in a long time were with us, and the calm way of diving without feeling blank was really wonderful 😀👏
And next time, it's finally the 150th dive 🎉✨ that will be memorable for the guest! Spending time thinking about "where to dive" together is also an important pleasure 💕 of diving life
There is a to 🙏🌺 everyone who participated
On a pleasant sunny autumn Sunday ☀️🍂, surrounded by the best sea and smiles, we were able to share a happy time.
Hokule'a Shonan Held in 🚤🏝️ tours not only in the vicinity of Kanagawa but also in various areas such as Nishi-Izu, Higashi-Izu, and Izu Oshima Island
If you would like to try boat diving or cave diving, or if you would like to welcome a commemorative dive in a special place, please feel free to contact us 🤗✨
We look forward to working with you on your precious moments with peace of mind and reliable support! 💙
We also support English. Overseas guests are also welcome ✈️
#Hokule'a Shonan
#HokuleaShonan
#ScubaDivingJapan
#WestIzuDiving
#TagoDive
#BoatDivingAdventure
#CaveDivingExperience
#HokuleaShonan
#DiveWithUs
#ExploreTheBlue
#UnderwaterWorld
#DiveJapan
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