Seads Kasukabe

Izu Peninsula, Japan

The team at Seads Kasukabe are exactly the kind of people you want to dive with. This husband-and-wife operation, run from Saitama Prefecture, feels more like joining a very experienced family for a dive trip than a formal dive centre. They’re PADI 5-star, sure, but what we really love is their dedication to showing you the best of Izu, often hitting up sites a little off the beaten path or timing dives to avoid the crowds. They specialise in making Izu’s sometimes tricky conditions feel approachable. We’ve had some truly spectacular dives with them, chasing schools of amberjack that flash like silver in the current, or spotting nudibranchs so tiny you’d miss them without their expert eye. If you appreciate a more personal touch, want to explore Izu beyond the usual spots, and don’t mind a bit of a drive for genuinely excellent company, Seads Kasukabe is our top pick. They’re brilliant at matching divers to sites, so whether you’re keen on macro photography or just want to drift past some impressive volcanic topography, they’ll have a plan.

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