Japan

Nishiizu

Nishiizu - photo 1

Photo by Ashar Mirza on Unsplash.

Nishiizu is a coastal town on the eastern flank of Japan, facing the North Pacific. It serves as a gateway for local shore dives and day trips to nearby coastal sites, with a handful of local dive centers offering boat and shore dives, equipment rental, and courses. The area features rocky reefs, seabed slopes, and clear water during good visibility, with typical temperate marine life for the region. For freshwater diving enthusiasts, Lake Hinuma is a notable nearby option but is not immediate to Nishiizu; a longer trip would be required to reach suitable freshwater sites.

Essential information for traveling in Japan

About Japan

Sea
Philippine Sea, Japan Sea/East Sea, Seto Naikai...
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Languages
JA
Demonym
Japanese
Phone prefix
+81

Practicalities

Currency
JPY
Voltage
110
Plug type
Type A
Airports
OKA HND NRT KIX NGO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Nishiizu

Nearby Dive Sites (7)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Nishiizu

The best time to dive in Nishiizu

The best months to dive in Nishiizu are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (26-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
9 °C 17 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
7 °C 15 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
12 °C 16 °C 5/10
04 - Apr.
15 °C 17 °C 5/10
05 - May
19 °C 19 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
24 °C 23 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 27 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
26 °C 27 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
20 °C 25 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
15 °C 21 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
12 °C 19 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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