Honshu / Shirasato, Japan
Honshu / Shirasato, Japan is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NNE, NE and SE .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Honshu / Shirasato, Japan !
Honshu / Shirasato, Japan is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NNE, NE and SE .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Honshu / Shirasato, Japan !
How to get there
By public transport: From Tokyo take the Sotobo line to Oami (change may needed in Chiba or Saga). In Oami take a bus to the beach. In takes from Tokyo 2h30. With a car: From Tokyo take the Higashi Kanto express way. At the Mijanogi Junction change in direction of Chiba. At Chiba-Hihashi junction change in direction of Togane. At Togane, leave the Highway and take the 126. Go strait east to the beach. A car with GPS is highly recommended when driving in Japan.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
635km from spot
1220km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
By public transport: From Tokyo take the Sotobo line to Oami (change may needed in Chiba or Saga). In Oami take a bus to the beach. In takes from Tokyo 2h30. With a car: From Tokyo take the Higashi Kanto express way. At the Mijanogi Junction change in direction of Chiba. At Chiba-Hihashi junction change in direction of Togane. At Togane, leave the Highway and take the 126. Go strait east to the beach. A car with GPS is highly recommended when driving in Japan.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
635km from spot
1220km from spot
Best Schools in Japan - Main land
#1: Nice Kite
4.8/5 (26)
Riding Conditions in Honshu / Shirasato, Japan
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuit recommended all year.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NNE, NE and SE .
There is Trade wind at Honshu / Shirasato, Japan.
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Wind usually blows from NNE and NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Honshu / Shirasato, Japan are July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuit recommended all year.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NNE, NE and SE .
There is Trade wind at Honshu / Shirasato, Japan.
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Wind usually blows from NNE and NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Honshu / Shirasato, Japan are July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Honshu / Shirasato, Japan is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Very long and large beach. Nice soft sand. A lot of space for landing and launching a kite.
Good wave, perfect for surf, kitesurf and windsurf.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Honshu / Shirasato, Japan is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Very long and large beach. Nice soft sand. A lot of space for landing and launching a kite.
Good wave, perfect for surf, kitesurf and windsurf.
Need to know
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Japan - Main land
#1: Nice Kite
4.8/5 (26)
Additional information
A parking is available at Honshu / Shirasato, Japan.
Do not kite in the middle of the local surfers. Be nice with to local surfers.
Webcams around Honshu / Shirasato, Japan
Webcams around Honshu / Shirasato, Japan
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Japan - Main land...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 47 |
Feb | 43 |
Mar | 43 |
Apr | 35 |
May | 26 |
Jun | 18 |
Jul | 22 |
Aug | 23 |
Sep | 21 |
Oct | 21 |
Nov | 30 |
Dec | 44 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 41 kitesurf spots in Japan - Main land.
Best months: March April May August September October
Best months: March April May August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Honshu / Shirasato, Japan

