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Logistics · Destination Guide
Rocky reefs, small marine life and coastal Japan within reach of Tokyo.
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Choose the dive base before booking accommodation. Miura, Hayama and Odawara are separate coastal hubs, so allow a land transfer when changing bases. Haneda offers direct access to the Keikyu network; Narita has several rail routes into the Tokyo area. Plan the full journey to the shop meeting point, including its final bus, walk or arranged pickup. Haneda rail access and Narita rail access provide the starting routes.
Haneda Airport
HND • RJTT
Varies by the chosen Miura, Hayama or Odawara base; no single regional core. • Check an end-to-end route for the terminal, arrival time and confirmed shop meeting point.
A practical gateway for this Kanagawa itinerary: Keikyu serves the airport directly, with onward connections toward the coastal bases. The airport also has Tokyo Monorail access. Official rail guidance.
Transport: Keikyu rail with onward local connections, Tokyo Monorail with onward rail connections
Narita International Airport
NRT • RJAA
Outside Kanagawa; the onward journey depends on the coastal base. • Use the current journey planner and allow for the final local transfer.
Narita Express route information includes Yokohama and Ofuna, useful onward interchange points. Other services run through the Keisei and Narita Sky Access networks. Check the actual train destination. Official airport rail guidance.
Transport: Narita Express with onward rail or bus connections, Keisei or Narita Sky Access with onward connections
Dated notice, November 7, 2026: JR East plans a Tokyo-Shinagawa Yokosuka Line suspension and Narita Express changes, also affecting selected trains the previous evening and following morning. Check the official notice. This is a specific construction date, not a seasonal closure.
Check the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption list for your nationality, passport type and purpose of travel. Stay lengths and passport conditions differ; there is no universal visa-free allowance. Confirm any visa requirement before departure. Immigration permission does not replace the dive operator's certification, medical or activity-specific requirements.
Reserve rental sizes, thermal protection and station collection together. Ask what the price includes, whether wet gear can be stored, and where to meet after a weather-related site change. Keep certification and medical paperwork accessible. Pack wet equipment separately from train luggage, and confirm any large-bag limitations before using local buses or the harbor ferry.
Japanese yen (JPY)
Carry cash alongside cards and confirm the dive shop's payment method. Small purchases and local transport can require different payment arrangements. JNTO currency guidance.
Japan Post Bank and Seven Bank are useful foreign-card ATM networks. Availability, card compatibility, withdrawal fees and operating hours vary. JNTO ATM guidance.
100V • 50Hz • A
Kanagawa uses eastern Japan's frequency. Check charger input ratings; a plug adapter does not convert voltage. JNTO electricity guidance.
Communications
Arrange mobile data or a rental hotspot before the first pickup. Airport Wi-Fi and travel SIM options are available, but confirm phone compatibility and accommodation connectivity. Save meeting instructions and maps offline; do not depend on offshore reception. JNTO connectivity guidance.
Language
Confirm briefing and instruction language with the operator before paying. English availability at major tourist facilities does not establish English instruction at a particular dive shop. Keep the meeting address in Japanese as well as English. JNTO planning guidance.
Insurance
Obtain written confirmation that your cover includes the chosen activity, planned depth, emergency medical treatment, rescue and evacuation. Check exclusions for independent diving or breath-hold training. Carry the policy number and assistance contact, and understand how to activate them from Japan.
Packing list
Bring non-slip walking shoes, a rain layer, sun protection, a reusable water bottle and dry clothes for public transport. Confirm thermal equipment with the shop instead of choosing from air temperature alone. Keep a separate bag for wet gear and copies of your diving credentials.