Destination
Koura is located on the south west coast of the Izu pennisula, one of the farthest south dive locations on the west side. Steep rugged rock mountains covered with greenery form the backdrop for the huge bay which hosts a large fleet of fishing boats. Rarely crowded, this feels like our own private location.
Diving
Koura offers some of the most incredible and varied scuba diving on the Izu coast. Ranging from the calm waters of diving inside the bay such as on the fringing fingers of the mountain to the powerful ripping currents of sites such as Oki no Ne and Takenoko, this location has something for every diver. Big fish, macro life, schools of small fishes, each dive is a new adventure. Dive sites are determined by the divers ability, and different groups go to different sites. Expert level dive sites such as Oki no Ne and Takenoko require Advanced Open Water certification or 100+ dives in similar conditions.
Accomodation
Accomodation for this trip is Japanese minshuku style, futon bedding on tatami mats in a common room with the other divers on the tour. Men and women will be in separate rooms. Meals will be Japanse style cooking, usually seafood from the local catch.
Tour Package
The price includes:
Pickup from Mishima station on Friday evening
Friday and Saturday night stay
Meals (Minshuku Breakfast and Bento Box Lunch on Saturday and Sunday,
Saturday BBQ Dinner optional extra at 2,000 yen)
Total of 4 Boat dives including tanks, weights, and
Divemaster/Instructor Dive Guide on Saturday and Sunday
Optional extra dives are available on Saturday for 7,000 yen each.
Equipment (rental) and beer/alcoholic beverages are not included in the package price.
Price
JYP 56,000 plus 5% consumption tax = 58,800 yen payable in advance by furikomi bank transfer or paypal.com.
Schedule
The schedule may change due to weather, tide, wave or traffic conditions. The typical schedule with approximate times is as follows:
Friday
8:00 pm Pick up at Mishima-JR station, South Exit, near the Koban Police Box (veer left as you exit the ticket gates), pickup may be delayed due to traffic conditions
10:30-11:00 pm Arrive at Minshuku in Koura
Saturday
7:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Sign-in and setup equipment
9:00 am Briefing
9:30 am 1st Dive
Surface interval
12:30pm 2nd Dive
2:00 pm Lunch and Log Books
3:00 pm Optional dive (extra cost), or relax on the terrace of the Diving Service
6 or 7:00 pm Optional BBQ Dinner
Sunday
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am Setup equipment
8:30 am Briefing
9:00 am 1st Dive
Surface Interval
11:30pm 2nd Dive
1:00 pm Lunch and Log Books
3:00 pm Pack up and departure
6:00-7:00 pm Drop off at Mishima Station
This trip is limited to 8 divers and there will be 2 dive leaders
(Instructor, Divemaster). Please contact Matt@marscuba.com for further details or reservations.
Koura is located on the south west coast of the Izu pennisula, one of the farthest south dive locations on the west side. Steep rugged rock mountains covered with greenery form the backdrop for the huge bay which hosts a large fleet of fishing boats. Rarely crowded, this feels like our own private location.
Diving
Koura offers some of the most incredible and varied scuba diving on the Izu coast. Ranging from the calm waters of diving inside the bay such as on the fringing fingers of the mountain to the powerful ripping currents of sites such as Oki no Ne and Takenoko, this location has something for every diver. Big fish, macro life, schools of small fishes, each dive is a new adventure. Dive sites are determined by the divers ability, and different groups go to different sites. Expert level dive sites such as Oki no Ne and Takenoko require Advanced Open Water certification or 100+ dives in similar conditions.
Accomodation
Accomodation for this trip is Japanese minshuku style, futon bedding on tatami mats in a common room with the other divers on the tour. Men and women will be in separate rooms. Meals will be Japanse style cooking, usually seafood from the local catch.
Tour Package
The price includes:
Pickup from Mishima station on Friday evening
Friday and Saturday night stay
Meals (Minshuku Breakfast and Bento Box Lunch on Saturday and Sunday,
Saturday BBQ Dinner optional extra at 2,000 yen)
Total of 4 Boat dives including tanks, weights, and
Divemaster/Instructor Dive Guide on Saturday and Sunday
Optional extra dives are available on Saturday for 7,000 yen each.
Equipment (rental) and beer/alcoholic beverages are not included in the package price.
Price
JYP 56,000 plus 5% consumption tax = 58,800 yen payable in advance by furikomi bank transfer or paypal.com.
Schedule
The schedule may change due to weather, tide, wave or traffic conditions. The typical schedule with approximate times is as follows:
Friday
8:00 pm Pick up at Mishima-JR station, South Exit, near the Koban Police Box (veer left as you exit the ticket gates), pickup may be delayed due to traffic conditions
10:30-11:00 pm Arrive at Minshuku in Koura
Saturday
7:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Sign-in and setup equipment
9:00 am Briefing
9:30 am 1st Dive
Surface interval
12:30pm 2nd Dive
2:00 pm Lunch and Log Books
3:00 pm Optional dive (extra cost), or relax on the terrace of the Diving Service
6 or 7:00 pm Optional BBQ Dinner
Sunday
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am Setup equipment
8:30 am Briefing
9:00 am 1st Dive
Surface Interval
11:30pm 2nd Dive
1:00 pm Lunch and Log Books
3:00 pm Pack up and departure
6:00-7:00 pm Drop off at Mishima Station
This trip is limited to 8 divers and there will be 2 dive leaders
(Instructor, Divemaster). Please contact Matt@marscuba.com for further details or reservations.
