Nagoya

Nagoya is a major urban center on the Pacific-facing coast of central Japan. While the city itself is not a traditional diving hub, it serves as a gateway for travelers visiting the Chubu region and the Seto Inland Sea area. Nearby coastal dive options are typically accessed from day trips or short drives to destinations along the Seto Naikai coast, with local dive centers offering courses and equipment rental. Direct diving within Nagoya proper is limited, and most divers plan trips to nearby shorelines or freshwater sites in the wider region. For inland and freshwater diving, options exist in regional quarry or lake sites outside the city, primarily for training or practice dives.