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

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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.

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Best spots

Top launches in Japan

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All spots in Japan

49 linked spot guides live on this country page.

Japan

Centrair, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

Only safe direction for riding this beach is NE, NNE.

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

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

Japan

Honshu / Enoshima, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Enoshima, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Fukude, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Fukude, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Futtsumisaki North, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

Good spot for NNE and N wind.

Wind

N · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Futtsumisaki South, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

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

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Hasaki, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

N · NE · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Hebara, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Hebara, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Heisaura, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Heisaura, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Isumi, Japan

KitesurfingAdvanced

Honshu / Isumi, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

N · NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Kamakura, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

Honshu / Kamakura, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Kamogawa, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Kamogawa, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Kemigawahama, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

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

Japan

Honshu / Kikugawa Estuary, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Kikugawa Estuary, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Kimigahama, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Kimigahama, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

N · NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Kujukuri, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Best winds during summer.

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Miurakaigan, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

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...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Nishihama, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Hundreds of surfers on a good surfing day.

Wind

S · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Omaezaki, Japan

WindsurfingBeginner

Works with anything from E to W.

Wind

E · SE · S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Onjuku, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Onjuku, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Sagami River Mouth, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Sagami River Mouth, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Shirahama Beach, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

Honshu / Shirahama Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

N · NE · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Shirasato, Japan

KitesurfingWindsurfingIntermediate

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Wind

N · NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Shizunami, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Shizunami, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Sun Beach, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Sun Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

N · NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Taito, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

Honshu / Taito, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around july - september.

Wind

N · NE · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Tenryu River Mouth, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Honshu / Tenryu River Mouth, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Honshu / Tsukuihama, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

Honshu / Tsukuihama, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Itsuki, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Beach is controlled by Lasurf.

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Kashiwazaki, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Kashiwazaki, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around march - october.

Wind

SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Kawagoe, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Southern thermal wind blows almost every afternoon (from 13:00) throughout summer.

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Kyushu / Momochi, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

Good wind in April and October/November. Otherwise light wind (about 3 Bft).

Wind

N · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Kyushu / Shikanoshima, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Light wind in summer. Good condition in April, October and November.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Kyushu / Tsuyazaki, Japan

KitesurfingWindsurfingIntermediate

Summer wind 3-4 Bft. April, Ocotber and November good condition.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Machiya, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Machiya, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Maehama Beach, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Maehama Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Mikuni-Sunset, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Mikuni-Sunset, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around march - november.

Wind

SE · S · SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Miyakojima Island / Sanitu Beach, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

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...

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Niijima / Habushiura Beach, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Niijima / Habushiura Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Niijima / Maehama Beach, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

Niijima / Maehama Beach, Japan is a wind-sports spot in Japan with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Okinawa / Camp Schwab, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

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...

Wind

N

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

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, ...

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Okinawa / Kaichu Doro, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

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, ...

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Okinawa / Miibaru Beach, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

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 ...

Wind

E · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Okinawa / Miyuki Beach, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

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, ...

Wind

NE · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Okinawa / Nashiro Beach, Japan

KitesurfingIntermediate

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 ...

Wind

NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Okinawa / Torii Station Beach, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Best winds from May to September.

Wind

S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Okinawa / Yaka Beach, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

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, ...

Wind

NE · E · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Japan

Takano Beach, Japan

KitesurfingBeginner

Reef outside. Sometimes wave on the reef.

Wind

N · NE · E

Data depth

Fresh guide

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