Japan Surf Van Road Trip: 12 days on the Pacific coast
Surfing at Chiba (Ichinomiya, Shida)Izu Peninsula — secret spotsSurfing at Kochi — ShikokuKochi CastleOnsen after every sessionBeachside izakaya

Japan Surf Van Road Trip: 12 days on the Pacific coast

The best waves of the Japanese Pacific by van

12 jours 1 300 km Moderate
Departure
Chiba
Duration
12 jours
Distance
1 300 km
Estimated budget
2 000–3 000 €

About this itinerary

Overview

Japan's Pacific coast is one of the best-kept secrets of the global surf community. From Chiba to Shikoku, this itinerary follows 1,300 km of coastline exposed to Pacific typhoon swells, delivering world-class breaks in a uniquely Japanese setting — terraced rice paddies, seaside temples and onsen after every session.

Surfing at Chiba (Ichinomiya, Shida)Izu Peninsula — secret spotsSurfing at Kochi — ShikokuKochi CastleOnsen after every sessionBeachside izakaya

Practical info

Best period September – November
Required level Moderate
Van type Japanese kei van
Budget / person 2 000–3 000 €
Stops 5 points of interest

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