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Re: Surfing in Japan...

Hi Doug,





"Surfboardriding"??



The best surfing on Kyushu is probably to be had

along the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture in the south-east.

(Kagoshima Prefecture, which borders

Miyazaki-ken is less well-known but sometimes mentioned as well).



For an uncluttered map of Kyushu showing the prefectural borders, have a look at:



This Map of Kyushu




You'll see Miyazaki-ken running down most of the eastern coast of Kyushu

and Kagoshima-ken located at the southern end of the island.



In his article



The Thrill of Surfing





Japanese local, Arata Narita, writes:

" The reason why I started surfing is that I came across a beautiful beach in

Miyazaki, Japan. Miyazaki is one of the most famous spots for surfing in Japan.

In summer time, many surfers visit Miyazaki from all over Japan or even from

overseas. "



There isn't so much to read about Kagoshima, but there is a wealth of info

on the more famous Miyazaki.



Outdoorjapan.com has



Surf Break Tables



for the Miyazaki coastline compiled by Matt Lindsay & Yoko Kohara



Outdoorjapan.com also has three surf maps showing the Miyazaki-ken coast line from



Saikouji south to Kawaminami







Miyazaki Jingu south to Aoshima







Odoutsu south to Uchiumi





Jeff, the author of the



Western Japan surf guide




at Hold-Out.com writes:



The main thing I know about Kyushu is that the ramen is excellent but...

there are a lot of good breaks near Miyazaki City,

and in the Nichinan and Osumi areas.




For more excellent information on surfing in Kyushu and elsewhere in Japan

I would recommend



Outdoorjapan.com: Surfing





Alan L (Editor)