The trade-off, upfront: Chiba costs extra train time, but it buys you quieter peaks on the weekends Shonan turns into a zoo or a mush-fest. This is the 2-night version of that trade — pick a coast, commit to it, and don't burn the trip chasing three different towns.

Chiba rewards the extra train time when Shonan is mushy or overrun.

Pin breaks on JPFun Surf · Kanto, then commit to Chiba lodging — do not bounce back to Shonan mid-trip.

Day 0 — Move east

• Arrive with daylight for a short recon paddle if the window is open.
• Rent locally; ask which peak is working tomorrow AM.

Day 1 — Main sessions

• Morning priority. Afternoon only if wind stays friendly.
• Two focused sessions beat chasing three different towns.

Day 2 — Last window + return

• Early surf, then Tokyo with buffer.
• Flat: food day (okramen.net) instead of forcing closeouts.

Route rule

Chiba or Shonan — one coast per weekend.