Peaceful

Izu Peninsula, Japan

The team at Peaceful are the kind of people you want looking after you underwater. We’ve always found them incredibly patient, which is a huge plus when you’re navigating some of Izu’s more interesting entry points or just taking your time with a macro subject. They specialise in small group experiences, meaning you get proper attention, whether you’re doing your Open Water or just going for a fun dive. If you’re looking for a calm, supportive atmosphere on your Japan dive trip, especially as a newer diver or someone keen on slow, deliberate dives, Peaceful should be high on your list. They operate out of some great spots, and we’re particularly fond of their trips around Atami. Sure, the visibility can be a bit variable depending on the season, but when it’s good, it’s *really* good. We’ve had dives there where the schools of juvenile rockfish were so thick it felt like swimming through a silver cloud. And don’t even get us started on the nudibranchs – Izu is a critter hunter's dream, and the Peaceful guides have an uncanny knack for spotting the most obscure ones. Our tip: ask them about the best time for spotting frogfish. They usually have the inside scoop.

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