Surfing & Diving

Private Surfing Tour with a Pro to Experience Shikoku's Ocean & Nature (For Beginners)

After a fulfilling day of surfing, we will conduct a tour to experience and learn about the natural environment of Tokushima.

Length

6 hours

Season

January to December

Area

Toyo, Kochi

Group size

1 to 5 persons

Type

Private

Price/person

30,000 JPY

Guide

武知 実波 Minami Takechi

武知 実波 Minami Takechi

Professional surfer, surf guide, and director of The Minami in Anami-cho, Tokushima

About

With expert guidance, even first-time surfers can experience the feeling of riding the waves and becoming one with nature. Your guide, who is also a Patagonia Surfing Ambassador, will conduct a workshop that will help you think about Tokushima's natural environment and the problem of plastic in the ocean. Length of Experience: Each surfing experience will last about 2 hours, but will include 1.5 hours for transportation and workshops, and will take at least 6 hours. Please allow plenty of time for your visit. Location: We will hold the tour at the best location depending on the conditions. Workshops will be held on the beach and at workspaces.

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Itinerary

Sample itinerary: 1. Meet at the store (meeting time is flexible) 2. Transfer to the surf point (about 1 hour) 3. Surf lesson, including video check in the case of coaching (about 2 hours) 4. Beach combing (about 30 minutes) 5. Transfer to the dining area 6. Workshop (about 45 minutes) 7. Tour ends

Requirements

For ages 6 and up.

Equipment

Available for rent at an additional charge: ・ Wetsuit (1,100 yen per suit) ・ Surfboard (3,300 yen per board) Insurance (optional): 500 yen per person What to bring: ・ Swimwear ・ Towel ・ Beach sandals ・ Something to drink ・ Sunscreen

Facilities

Please consult with us if you need to stay overnight. We can introduce stargazing tours (including lodging), tours to sites along the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, and other tours to experience the charms of Tokushima, according to your needs.

Access info

* We encourage you to come by car. By public transportation: Approximately 3 minutes by car from Kuwano Station on JR Muki Line Approximately 50 minutes by car from Tokushima Station on JR Kotoku Line Approximately 20 minutes by car from Anan Station on JR Muki Line Approximately 10 minutes by car from Anan Tsunomine bus stop By car: Approximately 60 minutes from the Tokushima IC of the Tokushima Expressway Free parking is available. Pick-up service is available at Kuwano Station on the JR Muki Line, Tokushima bus stop Tachibana, and Kaifu Kanko bus stop Tsunomine. If you would like pick-up service, please let us know your preferred pick-up location at the time of booking.

Pick up

yes

Nearest station

Kuwano Station on JR Muki Line

Meeting place

Local Energy Surf Shop

If you come by car

3 minutes