Niigata Shop
Niigata Dive Shop
PADI Courses & Equipment Sales
Starting to dive in Niigata
Freeway Niigata Shop is a dive shop in Meike, Chuo-ku, Niigata City. On our PADI course, the classroom session takes place at the Niigata shop, the pool session at a pool in Niigata City, and the open water dives over 2 days in the sea around Sado Island. The course fee is ¥68,000 including tax. We also sell dive equipment and take equipment maintenance orders.
How the PADI course works
Niigata shop staff
Akira Yabiki
Niigata Shop Manager
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer / EFR Instructor / Diving Technician (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) / ScubaPro Technical Maintenance / Aqualung Equipment Maintenance / Mares Equipment Maintenance (Expert)
Hiroto Ando
Niigata Shop Staff
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor / Diving Technician (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
Inside the Niigata Shop
Services at Niigata Shop
Trial Diving
Perfect for beginners. Our instructors provide full support.
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Fun Diving
For certified divers. Enjoy Sado's ocean to the fullest.
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PADI Courses
PADI certification courses. Your first step into the world of diving.
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Advanced Courses
Advanced Open Water, Rescue, and more. Take the next step.
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Niigata Shop Hours
* We may be closed on short notice. Please call ahead before visiting.
Shop Information
ダイビングショップ＆サービス フリーウェイ
新潟店
Access
2 min walk from Meike 2-chome bus stop / Across from Meike Elementary School
Questions about the Niigata shop
Do you sell equipment at the shop?
Both shops sell equipment. Items not in stock can be ordered (product cost + shipping from ¥880). We also sell underwater camera equipment and can take wetsuit measurements.
Can you service or repair my equipment?
Yes. Please check our equipment maintenance page for pricing and estimated turnaround times. Maintenance prices and turnaround
When are courses most busy?
Mid-July to mid-October is the busiest period. We recommend taking courses between April and June, so you can enjoy the peak season (July to September) while your skills are still fresh.
Can I get my certification card reissued?
Reissue fee: ¥6,770 (tax included). Please visit the nearest shop for reissue procedures. Bring one 3cm x 4cm ID photo. Name changes due to marriage are also possible.
Which ferry route goes to Sado?
Please use the Niigata to Ryotsu ferry route. The jetfoil takes about 1 hour, and the regular ferry takes about 2.5 hours.