Asia country guide
Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in Japan
49 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.
Spot count
49
spots in Japan
Mapped launches
49
shown on the cluster map
Beginner-ready
35
spots tagged for progression
Country overview
Read the spread before you fly
The launch network in Japan spans 49 mapped spots and sits within Asia. Use the mini map to scan the spread, then jump into the best-documented launches below.
Best spots
Top launches in Japan
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Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan
Due to the topology of the bay, the wind are generally strait onshore. Due to the strait on shore wind it can be difficult the pass the waves with more than ...
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E · SE · S · SW · W
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Honshu / Futtsumisaki North, Japan
Good spot for NNE and N wind.
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N · NW
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Honshu / Futtsumisaki South, Japan
Due to the two mass of land: Chiba on the East and Yokohama area on the West, there is a Venturi effect with South wind on this beach. The wind is therefore ...
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S · SW · W
Data depth
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Honshu / Kemigawahama, Japan
Frequently 5-12 m/s afternoon thermals out of the S, SW. Gusty on anything with any north or much east to it. One of the more consistent spots in summer due ...
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S
Data depth
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Honshu / Kujukuri, Japan
Best winds during summer.
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N · NE
Data depth
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Honshu / Miurakaigan, Japan
The wind in generally has between 8 and 15 knots. It can be up to 30 knots in gust, so be careful. Further south on the beach the wind may become turbulent d...
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NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
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All spots in Japan
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Centrair, Japan
Only safe direction for riding this beach is NE, NNE.
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N · NE
Data depth
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Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan
Due to the topology of the bay, the wind are generally strait onshore. Due to the strait on shore wind it can be difficult the pass the waves with more than ...
Wind
E · SE · S · SW · W
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Honshu / Enoshima, Japan
Honshu / Enoshima, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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E · W
Data depth
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Honshu / Fukude, Japan
Honshu / Fukude, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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S · SW · W
Data depth
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Honshu / Futtsumisaki North, Japan
Good spot for NNE and N wind.
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N · NW
Data depth
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Honshu / Futtsumisaki South, Japan
Due to the two mass of land: Chiba on the East and Yokohama area on the West, there is a Venturi effect with South wind on this beach. The wind is therefore ...
Wind
S · SW · W
Data depth
Fresh guide
Japan
Honshu / Hasaki, Japan
Honshu / Hasaki, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
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N · NE · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Honshu / Hebara, Japan
Honshu / Hebara, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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NE · S
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Honshu / Heisaura, Japan
Honshu / Heisaura, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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SW · NW
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Fresh guide
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Honshu / Isumi, Japan
Honshu / Isumi, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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N · NE · SE
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Honshu / Kamakura, Japan
Honshu / Kamakura, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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SE · S · SW · W
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Fresh guide
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Honshu / Kamogawa, Japan
Honshu / Kamogawa, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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NE · SE
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Honshu / Kemigawahama, Japan
Frequently 5-12 m/s afternoon thermals out of the S, SW. Gusty on anything with any north or much east to it. One of the more consistent spots in summer due ...
Wind
S
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Honshu / Kikugawa Estuary, Japan
Honshu / Kikugawa Estuary, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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S · SW · W
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Honshu / Kimigahama, Japan
Honshu / Kimigahama, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
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N · NE · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Honshu / Kujukuri, Japan
Best winds during summer.
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N · NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Honshu / Miurakaigan, Japan
The wind in generally has between 8 and 15 knots. It can be up to 30 knots in gust, so be careful. Further south on the beach the wind may become turbulent d...
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NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
Japan
Honshu / Nishihama, Japan
Hundreds of surfers on a good surfing day.
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S · W
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Honshu / Omaezaki, Japan
Works with anything from E to W.
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E · SE · S · SW · W
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Honshu / Onjuku, Japan
Honshu / Onjuku, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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E · SE · S
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Honshu / Sagami River Mouth, Japan
Honshu / Sagami River Mouth, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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S
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Honshu / Shirahama Beach, Japan
Honshu / Shirahama Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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N · NE · SE · S
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Honshu / Shirasato, Japan
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N · NE · SE
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Honshu / Shizunami, Japan
Honshu / Shizunami, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Honshu / Sun Beach, Japan
Honshu / Sun Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
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N · NE · SE
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Honshu / Taito, Japan
Honshu / Taito, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around july - september.
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N · NE · SE · S
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Honshu / Tenryu River Mouth, Japan
Honshu / Tenryu River Mouth, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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S · SW · W
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Honshu / Tsukuihama, Japan
Honshu / Tsukuihama, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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NE
Data depth
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Itsuki, Japan
Beach is controlled by Lasurf.
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NE · SW
Data depth
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Kashiwazaki, Japan
Kashiwazaki, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around march - october.
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SW · W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Kawagoe, Japan
Southern thermal wind blows almost every afternoon (from 13:00) throughout summer.
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SE · S
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Kyushu / Momochi, Japan
Good wind in April and October/November. Otherwise light wind (about 3 Bft).
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N · NW
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Kyushu / Shikanoshima, Japan
Light wind in summer. Good condition in April, October and November.
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Various
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Kyushu / Tsuyazaki, Japan
Summer wind 3-4 Bft. April, Ocotber and November good condition.
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Various
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Machiya, Japan
Machiya, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
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SE
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Fresh guide
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Maehama Beach, Japan
Maehama Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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SE · S
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Mikuni-Sunset, Japan
Mikuni-Sunset, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around march - november.
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SE · S · SW · W · NW
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Miyakojima Island / Sanitu Beach, Japan
The wind strength is anywhere from 10-30mph and can change on a daily basis. You can change location depending on wind direction, with almost all wind direct...
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N · NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Niijima / Habushiura Beach, Japan
Niijima / Habushiura Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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NE
Data depth
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Japan
Niijima / Maehama Beach, Japan
Niijima / Maehama Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.
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SW
Data depth
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Okinawa / Camp Schwab, Japan
Summer: light winds. 8-14 knots South to Northwest except prior to and after Typhoons when the wind picks up considerably. Winter: in the 12-30 knts range an...
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N
Data depth
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Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan
Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so huge kites are a necessity. Better go diving in summer. Winter rocks, ...
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SE · S · SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Okinawa / Kaichu Doro, Japan
Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so huge kites are a necessity. Better go diving in summer. Winter rocks, ...
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N · NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Okinawa / Miibaru Beach, Japan
Works for East to Southwest winds! Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so big gear is a necessity. Better go ...
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E · S
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Okinawa / Miyuki Beach, Japan
Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so huge kites are a necessity. Better go diving in summer. Winter rocks, ...
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NE · W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Okinawa / Nashiro Beach, Japan
For Southwest to NNW winds. Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so big gear is a necessity. Better go diving ...
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NW
Data depth
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Okinawa / Torii Station Beach, Japan
Best winds from May to September.
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S · SW · W
Data depth
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Okinawa / Yaka Beach, Japan
Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so huge kites are a necessity. Better go diving in summer. Winter rocks, ...
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NE · E · SE · S
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Takano Beach, Japan
Reef outside. Sometimes wave on the reef.
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N · NE · E
Data depth
Fresh guide
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