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🏄 Kanto Surf
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Kominato River Mouth Surf Guide: Chiba's Tidal River-Mouth Break
A tide-shaped river-mouth beach break on Chiba's Boso Coast, where sandbar shape and current shift with every swell. Best surfed with local knowledge of the tide tables and a respect for the channel.
Ninomiya Beach Surf Guide: Shonan's Consistent Beginner-Friendly Break
Ninomiya Beach delivers dependable beach-break swell without the Shonan crowds, making it one of Kanagawa's most approachable spots for new and improving surfers.
Mobara Beach: Chiba's Reliable Pacific Surf Break for Every Skill Level
Mobara Beach delivers dependable sandy-bottom waves on Chiba's Pacific coast, drawing everyone from first-timers to seasoned locals. It's the kind of unglamorous, consistent break that quietly becomes a surfer's favorite.
Onjuku Beach Surf Guide: Chiba's Mellow Break for Every Level
Onjuku Beach pairs a forgiving sandy break with reef-influenced peaks just an hour from Tokyo. Here's how to read the lineup, time your session, and make the most of a day trip or weekend stay.
Ichinomiya Taito Surf Guide: Chiba's Classic Kanto Break
Ichinomiya Taito is the beach break that put Kujukuri on the map for Japanese surfing. Here's how to read it, when to go, and how to get there from Tokyo.
Katase Nishihama: Kanto's Approachable Point Break Near Enoshima
Katase Nishihama pairs a mellow, sand-bottom beach break with unmatched Enoshima views, making it Kanto's go-to spot for surfers who want convenience without sacrificing quality waves.
Torami Beach Surf Guide: Kanto's Under-the-Radar Point Break
Torami Beach pairs a mellow river-mouth sandbar with a rocky point wedge, drawing a mixed crowd of dawn-patrol longboarders and weekend groms. A quiet alternative to Kanto's busier breaks, it rewards anyone willing to check the tide chart before paddling out.
Chigasaki Southern Beach: Tokyo's Closest Real Surf Break
A river-mouth beach break an hour from Shibuya, framed by the offshore silhouette of Eboshi-iwa rock and the hometown legend of Southern All Stars.
Tsujido Beach
Busy Shonan beach break between Kugenuma and Chigasaki — rentals and summer crowds.
Chigasaki Southern Beach
Shonan’s cultural surf town — Southern Beach vibe, lessons, and JR access from Tokyo.
Shonan Kugenuma Beach
Classic Shonan beach break near Tokyo — schools, rentals, and easy Odakyu access.
Hebara Beach (Isumi)
Pacific-facing Chiba break popular with Tokyo weekenders — consistent swell windows.
Oarai Surf Area
Ibaraki coast surf with harbor and beach options — popular north of Tokyo.
Kujukuri Beach Surf Zone
Long Pacific sand beach east of Tokyo — multiple peaks along the Kujukuri coast.
📖 Surf guides
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Izu Peninsula Complete Coastal Guide: Surf Breaks, Camping & the East Coast Circuit
From point breaks near Shimoda to forested campgrounds above Sagami Bay, here's how to string together a full week on Izu's coast. Everything you need to book, pack, and time it right out of Shizuoka.
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Miyako Surf Without the Circus: A Scenic Guide to Quiet Peaks
Miyako's reef breaks and turquoise channels are stunning but crowd-prone at the wrong hour — here's how to read the swell, dodge the pack, and still catch clean scenic surf.
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Kanto Surf Camp Weekend: Where to Ride, Sleep, and Eat Along Japan's Pacific Coast
A practical guide to planning a kanto surf camp weekend — from Shonan's beginner peaks to Chiba's exposed reef breaks, plus the campsites and train logistics that make it all work.
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Typhoon Swell Surfing in Japan: The Safety Checklist Every Surfer Needs
Japan's typhoon season delivers the best swell windows of the year — but the same storms that build the waves can kill you if you misjudge them. Here's how to surf typhoon swell in Japan safely.
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Kochi Surf Guide: Pacific Breaks in Shikoku for Intermediate Riders
Kochi and the wider Shikoku coastline deliver consistent Pacific swell, uncrowded reef and beach breaks, and a laid-back surf culture perfect for intermediates ready to level up. Here's everything you need to plan a serious surf trip.
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Oarai Surf Day Trip: The Complete Ibaraki Guide from Tokyo
Everything you need to catch clean waves at Oarai, Ibaraki in a single day from Tokyo — tides, train times, board rentals, and local etiquette.