Hamamatsu

Hamamatsu sits on the coast of central Honshu, Japan, facing the Pacific in Shizuoka Prefecture. While the city itself is not a major diving hub, it serves as a gateway to nearby coastal dive sites and freshwater options in the wider region. With a couple of local dive centers and limited on-site diving within the city, most divers looking to dive around Hamamatsu typically travel to nearby coastal sites along the Philippine Sea, or explore freshwater options like Lake Hinuma further afield. The area offers general coastal access and relies on day trips from the city for shore and boat dives when available.