![]() ![]() ![]() It’s here that you’ll find most of the surf spots, surfers, and rental shops.Īccording to Tokyo Creative, some other great beaches on the Kujukuri line worth checking out are Katagai Beach, Shirako Beach, and Ichinomya Beach.Īpparently these spots are hit head on by waves from the pacific making them suitable for experienced surfers only, or those who want to push themselves (safety first, kids!)Ī little further down is Ohara beach. Kujukuri – The longest stretch of beach in Chiba is Kujukuri. That means if one spot doesnt have the conditions you’re after, you’ll be able to easily move on down to the next one until you’re satisfied. Unlike many of the other surf spots on this list, all the areas are more or less in a row. Chiba – Kujukuri line Surfing in Katsuura, Japan.Ĭhiba is another destination that’s only a stones throw away from the countries capital of Tokyo. The surf opportunities stretch out over almost half of Sagami Bay so you shouldnt be short on accomodatoin options or beach space! 2. I’m really not much of a surfer (at the moment, world championships 2050 pending )) but to stand up on a couple of waves with a backdrop of mount Fuji is an absolute bucket list dream! Only an hour away by train, and even less by car, kugenuma beach is a must visit location if you’re visiting the country during summer and want a couple of days on the water away from the big city. But perhaps none are as awe inspiring or grounding as Kugenuma beach. There are some particularly spectacular places to surf across the world, no doubt. Shonan – Kugenuma beach People surfing in Shonan under mount Fuji© Philip Cotsford/Flickr And if neither fit your current situation because you just can’t get out to the water yet, there’s no harm in improving your balance (for when you eventually shred Nazare’s 100ft wave) with this balance board! Best places to surf in Japan Kanto region: The closest place to surf from Tokyo 1. Hint: If you’re planning to try your hand (or feet!) at surfing in the near future, grab this beginner friendly surf board to make sure you have the best time possible! Or if you’re looking to take it a bit easier, this paddle board should be what you’re looking for. So lets take a look at some of the best choices they have when it comes to finding the best places to surf in Japan: In fact, it could be pretty overwhelming for Japanese surfers due to the nearly 7,000 islands to chose from. That’s more than enough for some good surf! Though the words ‘Surfing’ and ‘Japan’ may not frequently find themselves together, the country has enough coastline for more than just a few fantastic spots.Ģ9,000km worth of coastline to be exact. ![]() Surfing in Japan – Modern day Does Japan have good surfing? This came in the form of initial exposure to western media as well as soldiers based in Japan (specifically Yokosuka) that began to bring their longboards over to surf at Shonan and Chiba.Ĭouple this with the increasingly rising economy of Japan in the early 80’s and the again increased exposure to western culture, and surfing began to be seen as commonplace amongst the Japanese people. So whilst we know that in 1821 the idea of surfing may have surfaced, it’s a far cry from what you or I know it as today.įast forward to the 1950’s, and the true immersion of surf culture finally begins to penetrate its way through Japan’s insular society. Itago (板子, いたご) are wooden planks or boards originally meant to aid non-swimmers in the water for a safe experience. In 1821 a Japanese Haiku poet by the name of ‘Dokurakuan Kanri’ describes a beach scene where young children play in the waves with Itago. Samurai, Noodles, politeness, trains that run on time, anime, cute things… You get the idea…īut have you ever heard ‘Japan’ and ‘surfing’ in the same sentence? I certainly didn’t until I researched it a few days ago.īut you’re about to find out, it’s pretty huge out there! The history of surfing in Japan When did surfing start in Japan?īelieve it or not, ‘Surfing’ in Japan dates all the way back to the Edo period (1603-1868). When you think of Japan, I imagine you think of the stereo typical few things that everyone else does. With more spots than you could surf in a lifetime, surfing in Japan is something you absolutely have to try if you find yourself over there at the right time of year. It got me wondering (as always) about Japan and whether it was even possible to surf over there?Īs it happens Japanese surf culture and infrastructure is one of the biggest in the world. Last week I went surfing for the first time in Cornwall. As an Amazon Associate I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. ![]()
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