JPFun ยท Surf ยท Chugoku / Setouchi
๐ Chugoku Surf
Beach and point breaks โ filter by beginner, reef, or day trip.
JPFun ยท Surf ยท Chugoku / Setouchi
Beach and point breaks โ filter by beginner, reef, or day trip.
A low-key beach break on Shimane's Sanin coast where swells wrap in clean and crowds never show up. Iwami Beach rewards surfers who value open peaks over hype.
A gentle bay break tucked into the Seto Inland Sea, Akiya Beach trades big swell for consistency, calm water, and easy access from Onomichi's old port town.
Kotohiki Beach offers a mellow sandy-bottom beach break tucked into the Seto Inland Sea, ideal for first-timers and longboarders chasing small, forgiving waves.
Guides for this activity only. Broader JPFun guides live on the home page.
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Miyako Surf Without the Circus: A Scenic Guide to Quiet Peaks
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Kochi Surf Guide: Pacific Breaks in Shikoku for Intermediate Riders
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Oarai Surf Day Trip: The Complete Ibaraki Guide from Tokyo
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