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Celebrate Christmas Underwater: The Unexpected Undersea Christmas Tree

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — As Christmas draws near, elaborately decorated Christmas trees pop up everywhere to catch people’s eyes—but who would have thought that Christmas trees aren’t just for land? In Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, an underwater Christmas tree towering at four meters...

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As Christmas draws near, elaborately decorated Christmas trees pop up everywhere to catch people’s eyes—but who would have thought that Christmas trees aren’t just for land? In Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, an underwater Christmas tree towering at four meters has appeared, offering a stunning sight for divers. The most amusing part? During dives, an underwater Santa Claus is often spotted swimming alongside fish, creating the most unexpected Christmas scenery imaginable.

The underwater Christmas tree glows beautifully amidst the deep blue sea, adorned with festive lights. (Image credit / daibing)

Taking a photo in a Santa suit with the underwater Christmas tree is truly a one-of-a-kind Christmas experience. (Image credit / asahi)

Fish swim around the tree, making the scene magical. (Image credit / daibing)

This underwater Christmas tree is prepared by the Izu Ocean Park Diving Center. Every Christmas season, they set up a Christmas tree under the sea—by 2014, this tradition had been going on for 23 years. In addition to the tree, the park also provides an underwater Santa Claus each year to serve as a guide, leading divers in celebrating Christmas beneath the waves. Of course, if visitors wish to wear Christmas costumes and take photos with the tree, the Izu Ocean Park Diving Center offers free costume rentals to help create a truly unique holiday experience.

Visitors can borrow Christmas outfits for free from Izu Ocean Park and take photos with the underwater Christmas tree. (Image credit / daibing)

Izu Ocean Park hopes to offer visitors a truly unique Christmas experience. (Image credit / daibing)

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