Hiratsuka

Hiratsuka is a coastal city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It sits along the Sagami Bay area of the North Pacific and serves as a transit point for travelers heading toward Tokyo and the Izu area. With only one local dive center and no on-site dive sites, the city isn’t a major diving hub. Nearby coastal dive opportunities exist along Sagami Bay with varied shore dives and boat trips operated by nearby centers, plus freshwater diving possibilities near Lake Hinuma in the broader region. For divers, Hiratsuka works best as a gateway to established dive locations on the Tokyo Bay/Sagami coast or as a base for accessing nearby freshwater or training facilities outside the city. Persistent currents and seasonal water conditions should be checked with local operators, and plan dives in coordination with nearby centers for best access to sites and boats.