Shonan/Fujisawa
The region facing to the Bay of Sagami is named “Shonan”. Not only a lots of locals enjoy surfing, but also surfers who lives around Tokyo visit here. Shonan is leading the surfing culture in Japan.
Fujisawa is located in the middle of Shonan. As it has Kugenuma and Tsujido point, which are comparatively sensitive to swells in this area, the beachs are always crowded. Along the beach front street many shops and restaurants stand side by side. Here is one of the leading surf cities in Japan.
Fujisawa-city Discover Website
Shonan/Fujisawa’s Surf Points
Shonan/Kamakura
Kamakura is the historic city and a lot of tourists visit here to watch shrines and temples. As it is surrounded with hills and the ocean, enthusiasts for outdoor sports visit or live here. Mainly surf points in Kamakura are divided into two areas, Yuigahama, beach breaks, and Shichirigahama, reef breaks.
Shonan/Chigasaki
Although there are many beach breaks in Shonan, you can enjoy relatively powerful waves in Chigasaki. It has a residential area along the beachside street, so lots of surfers live here and commute to the beach by bicycle.