Japan

Arakawa City

Arakawa City - photo 1

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Arakawa City in Tokyo Prefecture sits inland near freshwater Lake Hinuma, not a diving hub. The city itself has minimal diving access, with nearby freshwater sites and limited local training options due to its inland location. For divers, the closest practical access points are outside the city: one might coordinate with nearby centers in the Tokyo region or travel to coastal areas along the Japan Sea or Pacific coast for ocean diving. Lake Hinuma offers freshwater recreational opportunities, but it does not host offshore or traditional scuba diving sites. Overall, Arakawa City functions as a gateway for local culture and transit rather than a primary dive destination.

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 Arakawa City

Nearby Dive Sites (5)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Arakawa City

The best time to dive in Arakawa City

The best months to dive in Arakawa City are from July to August. Temperatures are confortable (29-30°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
5 °C 10 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
6 °C 9 °C 9/10
03 - Mar.
10 °C 11 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
15 °C 15 °C 7/10
05 - May
19 °C 19 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
25 °C 23 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
29 °C 28 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
30 °C 29 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
26 °C 28 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
18 °C 22 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
12 °C 17 °C 9/10
12 - Dec.
8 °C 12 °C 9/10

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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