Ito

Ito is a coastal city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, positioned on the Pacific coast. It serves as a gateway for local dive centers offering access to nearby dive sites along the Honshu coastline and the Suruga Bay area. The city is more of a travel hub and base for divers visiting the wider Shizuoka region than a standalone diving destination. Nearby freshwater options include Lake Hinuma, which is a bit north of the city, but there’s no significant inland diving right in Ito. Expect a practical, service-oriented diving scene with multiple centers providing courses, gear rental, and day trips to coastal reefs and wrecks in the Suruga Bay/Philippine Sea region when conditions permit.