Open Water Scuba Diver

Why Get Your Scuba Diver Certification?

Imagine floating weightlessly like an astronaut, cruising with the currents among colorful fish, or investigating shipwrecks, which are like underwater museums. Scuba diving offers you the unique experience of exploring a world that many people never get to see firsthand. With your SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification, you gain access to this world in a safe and educated manner. This certification opens a new realm of environmental awareness, adventure, and camaraderie, as divers are part of a community that shares a passion for the underwater world.

Scuba diving is not just another sport; it’s a transformative experience that allows you to witness life under the waves. It is an activity that can be enjoyed at almost any age and can be combined with travel to some of the most beautiful and remote destinations in the world. Certification is your ticket to these experiences and the starting point for many more advanced diving opportunities.

3 Steps To Be A Certified Scuba Diver

eLearning:

Start by mastering the academic side of scuba diving online. The comprehensive eLearning program allows you to absorb the material at your own pace, using interactive presentations and quizzes to ensure a thorough understanding of diving theory.

Confined Water in Pool (8 hours):

After the online component, you’ll apply your knowledge in real-world conditions under the watchful eye of an SDI instructor. The confined water sessions are all about getting comfortable with your dive gear and learning essential skills in a controlled environment, such as a swimming pool.

Go Diving in Open Water (2 days):

With the groundwork laid, you’ll head to open water, where you’ll conduct a series of dives to practice and perfect the skills you’ve learned. Under supervision, you will experience everything from gear setup to executing perfect buoyancy control and safe ascent procedures.

These steps are detailed, engaging, and structured to ensure you have the confidence and competence to dive safely and enjoyably. Instructors personalize the experience by adjusting teaching methods and pacing based on the class’s needs, ensuring personalized attention and a maximum instructor-to-student ratio that facilitates quality learning.

Your path to becoming an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver is clear, exciting, and full of possibilities. With the right training, the underwater world becomes your playground, teeming with opportunities for adventure and exploration. The only question now is, are you ready to take the plunge?

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Open Water Scuba Diver Course Components

Prices:
Confined Water Private Session - 62,000 JPY (English / Japanese)
Open Water Private Session - 90,000 JPY (English / Japanese)
Open Water Group Session - 44,000 JPY (Japanese)

*Trainings can be conducted in English / Japanese
*Discounts are available for 2 or more people
*Other discounts are available

Confined Water Session includes the following:
- SDI eLearning
- 8 Hours Confined Water (Pool) Training
- Rental Scuba Equipment during your confined water sessions - Tank, Scuba System & Wetsuit

Open Water Session includes the following:
- 4 Open Water Dives
- Transportation (evis - dive sites)
- Facility Fee
- Rental Tanks
- Certification Processing Fees
*Rental Scuba Equipment, Meals and Accomodation are NOT included
*Must be done within one year of your Confined Water and eLearning completion

What you need to bring:
- Towel
- Bathing Suit
- Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks
- Scuba Equipment for OW session (Rental equipment available for 22,000 JPY)
- Accomodation Fee for OW session
- Parking Fee for OW session

Open Water Scuba Diver Course Prerequisites

To enroll in this course, you must:
- Complete the Medical Questionnaire* and the Liability Release
- Have guardian’s active participation if 12-15 years of age
- Be accompanied by a parent/guardian for all training if under age 16
- Have written parent/guardian approval if under age 18
- Be able to swim 300 meters continuously with mask, snorkel and fins
- Be able to tread/float in deep water for at least 10 minutes

*Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a medical professional before diving.

Course Schedule

CW Day 1 & Day 2
14:00 - 18:00 Training in Pool

OW Day 1
6:00 Meet at evis (or meet at a dive site at 9am)
9:00 Pre-Dive Breefing at a dive site
Dive 1
Lunch
Dive 2
16:00 Leave dive site
Stay at accommodation

OW Day 2
8:00 Leave accomodation
9:00 Pre-Dive Breefing at a dive site
Dive 3
Dive 4
14:00 Leave dive site
18:00 Arrive at evis

About Your Instructor

I began my diving journey in 2011, inspired by a recommendation from a friend. In 2020, I advanced into technical diving at Motor City Scuba in Michigan, under the guidance of instructor Mike Poggione. My primary focus has been on shipwreck diving in the Great Lakes and cave diving in the cenotes of Mexico.
After returning to Japan, I have continued to pursue my passion for cave diving and am currently training in sidemount CCR configuration to explore Japan’s unique underwater cave systems.
I hold a wide range of instructor-level certifications from SDI and TDI, enabling me to train divers in both recreational and technical disciplines. My goal is to share the excitement and safety of diving with others while continuing to grow as a diver and educator.
In addition to Open Water training, I offer advanced and technical courses. I also organize international wreck and cave diving tours. Feel free to contact me for more information!

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