MARINE SPORTS

With almost 500 kilometers of coastline, rivers that have their origin in the Japan Alps and lakes that flow into the Pacific Ocean, Shizuoka is a great place for marine sports. Whether you enjoy body or board surfing, sailing or fishing, you will find it here in our many easily accessible spots for marine sports enthusiasts.

Fishing in Shizuoka
Surfing and Windsurfing
Shimoda
Omaezaki
Boating
Scuba diving

FISHING--You can enjoy fishing in almost all the rivers in Shizuoka prefecture. Ayu (sweetfish) and Nijimasu (rainbow trout) are here in abundance in clear streams. Kanogawa River (Izu) Matsukawa River (Izu and Ito) Shiratagawa (Higashi Izu-cho) and branches of the Oigawa river and Tenryugawa river, all offer excellent fishing.

You can fish from rocks along the coast on the Izu Peninsula at Ito and Toi, where there is a Fishing Park, and Izunagaoka and Jogasaki.
On the southern coast of Lake Hamana, there is Arai-cho and Maisaka. At the harbor at Omaezaki you can fish from the pier.
For those who enjoy getting their catch from the Ocean, you can rent a boat at Ito (four people for ¥20,000) and Inatori.
Fishing by casting a wide net is done on the Shiomizaka coast and Arai from May to October.

SURFING AND WINDSURFING--At Shizunami in Haibara-cho, you can enjoy these sports all year round. Various competitions are held here and you can also receive instructions. Throughout the town there are many shops where you buy or rent all the gear you need.

Shimoda--This coastal town is considered the mecca for young surfers who gather here throughout the year with their colorful surfboards.

Omaezaki--This is the best spot for advanced surfers because of the strong wind. If you're a beginner, April to July is the best season when the wind is not as strong. This is the site of the World Bodyboard Championships.

BOATING--At marinas around Lake Hamana you can rent sail boats, cruisers and various types of motor boats. Instruction in a wide variety of marine sports are also offered. At the spa at Kanzanji you can rent a super motor boat -- the kind that will whip you across the lake leaving a cloud of spray in your wake! Also here you can enjoy at romantic dinner and cruise while watching the sun set.

SCUBA DIVING--(Izu Kaiyo Koen at Jogasaki) The park at Izu Kaiyo is one of the few places on mainland Japan where you will find all the equipment and facilities for scuba diving. Instructors coach from beginners to advanced.

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