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Scuba diving with dolphins in Japan

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About this list

If you want to go scuba diving with dolphins in Japan, the useful question is not whether the dolphins are there but who will take you to them that way. Maptlantis lists only the 5 operators in Japan that name the dolphin as a target species and actually run scuba diving. All 5 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Jul–Sep, Dec–Mar and Dec among them. There is no single season for dolphin trips in Japan, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. Operators with structured encounter data list dolphin, indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, spinner dolphin, humpback whale and whale as target species. Ways to meet them: swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and boat-based watching. Whether you may enter the water and what distance rules apply differ by country and operator. Check the program details and legal status on each operator page first.

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Frequently asked questions

How many operators offer scuba diving with dolphins in Japan?

5. Only operators that name the dolphin as a target species and have a confirmed scuba diving program are counted.

How much does scuba diving with dolphins in Japan cost?

All 5 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown.

When is dolphin season in Japan?

Operators list different seasons, Jul–Sep, Dec–Mar and Dec among them. There is no single season for dolphin trips in Japan, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.