+++ Sharks Of Japan +++
日本のサメ 🇯🇵
4 Japanese Dive Hotspots in 9 days
If you like the following, this trip might be for you:
Mikomoto's Hammers ⚒️
Mikomoto Island, an uninhabited reef island located approximately 10 km southeast of Japan's Izu Peninsula, serves as a crucial navigation point for ships approaching Tokyo Bay from the west. The place is home to an incredible underwater phenomenon: the hundreds of hammerheads hanging in the blazing current. We'll dive here 4 times in 2 days, with option for 3!
Hound Sharks 🦈
A 2 hour drive from the center of Tokyo, Tateyama is a well-known diving destination that is often referred to as the “Japanese Hound Shark Scramble”. This place is the only shark feeding area in Japan. Often caught in fishing nets, the sharks are fed to drive them away from danger zones. Now the area is literally swarming with Japanese Hound Sharks.
Cultural Galore 🎌
Deeply rooted in tradition and respect, Japanese culture is multifaceted and rich. We insisted in this trip to include a number of visits that allow us to not just to see the underwater magic of Japan, but also its heritage. We are visiting Tokyo's Skytree and Sensō-ji, as well as Meiji Jingu, Shinjuku and Harajuku? No idea what this entails? Come discover it!
Atami and Osezaki 🤿
The trip includes 2 boat dives in the cavern and wrecks in Atami, as well as 3 shore dives in one of the oldest divesites in Japan: Osezaki, with Mount Fuji in the background. Both these spots offer a different scenery and marine life, adding to the all round variety on the trip,
Unprecedented Trip ⚓
Japan is not an easy location to get to dive in. Local demand is high and the season is short. This trip is a unique opportunity to experience a country so different from the one you live in, while diving in places only not a lot of people get to go.
Comfort Wins 🏣
The travel is long and the itinerary is intense, so getting a good comfortable rest is paramount. We have selected 4 star hotels with good credentials and reviews, so we can are fully charged to marvel at the shark spectacle.
For Shark Lovers
The diving on this trip is all about sharks, hundreds of them. If, like us, you dream about sharks in your sleep, this is the one for you. Line up for the ultimate the adrenaline boost!
Bucket List Destination
Japan is on top of as good as all of our client's bucket lists. It's a destination you save for and with good reason. To experience a destination of this magnitude with a warm group of people is the best of both worlds. 🌏
Unveiling the Mystery
"Over the last decade many clients have spoken to me about diving in Japan. It's mysterious cultural differences and the heavy shark diving there makes for a special mix we always wanted to offer. I am proud we can finally provide it. Curious to hear about the diving there too compared to other areas of the world. さあ行こう!"
- Marcel, BTM Travel founder -
Meet your BTM Trip leader
Tim De Deygere
BTM Travel Product Manager
Sharks of Japan 🇯🇵
September 7 - 15, 2025
Trip Price:
- Per person in a double room (see details below for what is included in this price)
Included:
- 8 nights/9 days accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- All transfers with private bus and driver (airport, Mikomoto, Atami, Osezaki, Tateyama, Tokyo, Cultural visits)
- 3 shark dives at Shark City, Tateyama
- 4 shark dives at Mikomoto Hammers (35 min per dive, option to do add 2 dives)
- 3 shore dives at Osezaki
- 2 boat dives at Atami
- 5 cultural highlights visits in Tokyo
Not included:
- Airfare
- Dive Insurance
- Gratuities (although not advised in Japan)
Important: We highly recommend DiveAssure insurance which also covers force majeure and single missed days of diving due to sickness. Feel free to ask us about it. Further extensions in Japan and Asia are always possible we’re happy to assist! Our terms & conditions apply!
| DAY/NIGHT | SCHEDULE | NOTES |
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Day 1 7 Sep |
Arrive at Haneda Airport before 11AM. Pick up via tour bus, and transport group down to Shimoda. |
Lunch along the way. |
| Night 1 | Check in to Ryokan Tokiichiyu. | Includes dinner |
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Day 2 8 Sep |
Report to Dive Shop 290 early in the morning. Conduct 2 boat dives. Travel to Kawazu Seven Waterfalls, spend a few hours there, then return to hotel. | Breakfast at 0700. Arrive at 0800. Conduct 1st dive. Lunch included during surface interval. Conduct 2nd dive. Finish at 1430. Depart NLT 1500. Arrive at Kawazu by 1545. Depart Kawazu by 1800 and return to hotel. |
| Night 2 | Return to Ryokan Tokiichiyu. | Includes dinner |
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Day 3 9 Sep |
Report to Dive Shop 290 early in the morning. Conduct 2 boat dives. Depart to Osezaki. | Breakfast at 0700. Arrive at 0800. Conduct 1st dive. Lunch included during surface interval. Conduct 2nd dive. Finish at 1430. Depart NLT 1500. Arrive at Nature Inn by 1730. |
| Night 3 | Check in to Nature Inn Osekan. | Includes dinner |
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Day 4 10 Sep |
Conduct 3 shore dives at Osezaki. Nature trail and shrine visit possible. Depart in the afternoon for Atami. | Breakfast at 0700 or 0730. Conduct first dive NLT 0900. 2nd dive NLT 1100. Eat lunch at 1230. 3rd dive NLT 1300. Depart NLT 1530. Arrive in Atami at 1700. |
| Night 4 | Check in to Resorpia Atami. | Includes dinner |
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Day 5 11 Sep |
Conduct 2 boat dives at Atami. Depart in the early afternoon for the drive to Chiba Ito. | Breakfast at 0700. Arrive at Atami Scuba by 0800. 1st dive at 1000. Eat lunch during surface interval. 2nd dive at 1230. Depart NLT 1400. Arrive in Tateyama at 1800. |
| Night 5 | Check in to Tateyama Resort Hotel. | Includes dinner |
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Day 6 12 Sep |
Report to Dive Shop Bommie early in the morning. Conduct 3 boat dives. Travel to Tokyo in the afternoon. | Breakfast at 0700. Arrive at Bommie by 0800. 1st dive at 0900. 2nd dive at 1100. Eat lunch at 1230. 3rd dive at 1330. Depart NLT 1530. Arrive in Tokyo hotel at 1730. PDC Staff return home. |
| Night 6 | Check in to Tokyo Prince Hotel in Tokyo. | Includes dinner |
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Day 7 13 Sep |
Cultural Tour in Tokyo: Skytree and Sensō-ji | Breakfast, then head out on cultural tours. |
| Night 7 | Return to Tokyo Prince Hotel in Tokyo. | Includes dinner |
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Day 8 14 Sep |
Cultural Tour in Tokyo: Meiji Jingu, Shinjuku, Harajuku | Breakfast, then head out on cultural tours. |
| Night 8 | Return to Tokyo Prince Hotel in Tokyo. | Includes dinner |
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Day 9 15 Sep |
Departure (any time in the morning) | Head to airport and fly out. |
ACCOMODATIONS
We have selected three 4 star hotels in Tokyo, Osezaki, Atami and Tateyama to ensure a comfortable yet affordable resting base between our travels and the dives. Accommodations in Japan are only bookable a year before itinerary dates so the eventual accommodation might change, but we guarantee accommodation will be of the same lodging standard.
JAPAN
Japan’s culture is a captivating fusion of tradition and innovation, steeped in a deep reverence for harmony and respect. From the meticulous rituals of tea ceremonies to the vibrant world of anime and technology, Japan embodies a dynamic blend of ancient customs and modern trends. Its rich artistic heritage, reflected in everything from ukiyo-e prints to exquisite culinary creations, showcases a unique aesthetic sensibility that continues to inspire and captivate people worldwide.
MIKOMOTO
Mikomoto Island is esteemed for its notable population of scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini), drawing diving enthusiasts globally to observe these majestic marine species in their native environment. Submerging into the depths adjacent to Mikomoto’s coastline, divers are presented with the remarkable spectacle of numerous hammerheads gracefully traversing the waters. Things can get adventurous: blazing current and changing visibility are often the case. Dives last 35 mins!
SHARK CITY
Tateyama is a well-known diving destination that is often referred to as “Shark scramble” or “Japanese hound shark traffic jam” and is the only shark feeding area in Japan. It’s a fantastic photography and video opportunity, and being swarmed with tons of harmless hound sharks is a stellar wildlife experience too.
Expect in September that Mikomoto and Tateyama both will be a little colder, at about 21°c at depth.
This is because both these locations are in the Pacific current.
Atami and Osezaki will be warmer, at about 25°c.
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