Miura Peninsula

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When to comeMar to Jun, Sep to NovWindiest modelled monthMarch · 9.9 kt · MiurakaiganThe short answers

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The feel of the place

A Tokyo Bay-adjacent peninsula that's really a Yokohama/Tokyo day-trip and weekend zone - easy train access, no resort vibe, known locally for tuna and reliable wind rather than tropical scenery. Works better as a day trip or overnight from Tokyo than a dedicated kite holiday base.

The short answers

The essentials before the detail

When to come

Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov

The spot here is in season then

January, 0 spots in season.
February, 0 spots in season.
March, 1 spot in season.
April, 1 spot in season.
May, 1 spot in season.
June, 1 spot in season.
July, 0 spots in season.
August, 0 spots in season.
September, 1 spot in season.
October, 1 spot in season.
November, 1 spot in season.
December, 0 spots in season.

Filled months: the season the spot here names.

Windiest modelled month

March · 9.9 kt · Miurakaigan

The month the wind model rates highest; the season above is when riders and schools go.

modelled

the month's average wind in March at Miurakaigan, the strongest month any spot here models

A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. What it holds here is the month's average wind, month by month; it does not count how many days carry a three-hour window at 12 kt.

What it costs

mid-to-high, Tokyo-adjacent pricing

Schools

in the directory

Getting there

1 airport

Haneda (HND), ~1 hr to the peninsula

car effectively required

Getting there & around

Permits & rules

1 spot

with a rule of its own for permits, zoning or the bathing season, on the conditions below

The rule at each spot

Where to ride

1 spot

chop

Levels this spot suits

beginnerintermediateadvanced

The conditions in full

Good to know before you go 2

Yokosuka is a working naval city, not scenic - base further south/west (Miurakaigan, Zushi) for a nicer stay.
Trains are easy but the peninsula's beaches are spread out - a bike or car helps once off the station.

Conditions

1 spot · Miurakaigan

Getting on the water Rules & access Wind Water

Miurakaigan is a Tokyo Bay-side kite and wing beach on the Miura Peninsula, about 5 minutes on foot from Miurakaigan Station. MKSURF and Long Island both work this beach, so it is a managed teaching and freeride beach rather than a name on a list.

Water and wind

The riding is open-bay flat to chop with few waves, but the water is deep off the beach and there is no standing area to walk out on. The useful winds are seasonal and side-shore: south in spring and summer, north in autumn and winter, with the windier stretch running late October to early May and August the lightest month.

Seasons and restrictions

Summer brings the warmest water and full beach facilities, and it is also the official swimming-beach season, when the 2026 public beach rules prohibit marine sports. Where an independent kiter may launch inside that window is not written down anywhere public, so go through one of the shops before you turn up, especially around the edges of the beach season.

Getting on the water

The launchSandy beach launch on Miura Kaigan, about 5 minutes on foot from Miurakaigan Station. Kiters launch midway up the beach near the pyramid-shaped toilet block; MKSURF and Long Island are both beachside/local shops.

If it goes wrongThe local kite school keeps a rescue setup for its own customers; there is no municipal, public or paid rescue for independent kiters.Lifeguards cover the swimming zone only while the official beach season is running - 18 July to 30 August in 2026, 9:00 to 17:00. Sea accidents go to 118, the Coast Guard emergency number; 119 for ambulance. The water is deep with no bank to walk in on, so self-rescue and a worked-out body-dragging plan matter more here than at a shallow spot.

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Rules & access

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2026: the Miura Kaigan swimming beach runs 18 July to 30 August, 9:00-17:00, with a lifeguarded swimming zone; the city publishes a beach-rules sheet for the season, and marine sports in general are reportedly not allowed at Miura Kaigan while it is open.

Where independent kiters may launch during that window, and on what footing the two beach shops keep teaching, is not set out in any public document. City tourism and commerce office: 046-882-1111.

Wind

Character: mixed wind
Average: 8.8

TypicalThe Miura station's 1991-2020 normals put monthly mean wind at 2.6-3.3 m/s, about 5-6.5 kt, windiest in March and April and lightest in November. That is a land station and it understates the beach, but the shape holds: March and April are the strong end of the year, and September through November, not August, is the flat end.

Dominant directionSouth is most common from mid-April to mid-September; north is most common from mid-September to mid-April. Both blow side-shore at this beach.

Angle to shore: cross-shore
Local name: seasonal Tokyo Bay side-shore winds

Fills inNo clockwork daily cycle to plan around. Session times are fixed the evening before off the next day's forecast rather than around a dependable afternoon thermal, so treat this as a forecast-driven spot and keep the day flexible.

QualityGenerally side-shore on the main seasonal north/south patterns; average wind is seasonally stronger from late October to early May and lightest in August. Exact gustiness at the kite launch is unconfirmed.

Best monthsMar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov

SeasonSpring and late autumn are the travel windows.On the Miura station's 1991-2020 normals March and April are the windiest months at 3.3 m/s mean, November the lightest at 2.6, with August sitting mid-table rather than at the bottom. South is the prevailing direction from mid-April to mid-September and north from mid-September to mid-April; both blow side-shore here.Summer brings the warmest water but also the official swimming beach, which ran 18 July to 30 August in 2026 with a lifeguarded zone and published restrictions on marine sport.

Water

Typechop

Standing depthNo reliable standing-depth zone. The water off Miura Kaigan is deep from close in.

TidesSemidiurnal with a clear inequality between the two daily highs.The Aburatsubo gauge, the nearest long-record station on the peninsula, predicts 2026 levels between about -0.25 m and +1.6 m above datum; an ordinary day moves around 1.15 m and the biggest springs about 1.8 m.With deep water straight off the beach, tide state is not what decides a session here - wind direction and the summer beach season are.

Summer, °C: 26.4
Winter, °C: 14.1

WetsuitSummer can be boardshorts or a thin suit for the wind chill, and even in the warm months a thin wetsuit is worth having if you feel the cold. Winter water around February is about 14 °C, so a full winter wetsuit.

NotesWater off the sand is deep, waves do not build easily and it rarely gets properly rough; there are few enough waves that SUP beginners use the same stretch. Treat it as open-bay flat to chop rather than a shallow learner lagoon.

Schools

2 in the directory

LONGISLAND

Doeslessons · rental · wingfoil · foil · storage · wing

RidesMiurakaigan

SpeaksJapanese

longisland-ss.com

MKSURF (Miura Kaigan)

Doeslessons · rental · wingfoil · foil · storage · wing

RidesMiurakaigan

SpeaksJapanese

mksurf.com

Getting there & around

Nearest airports

Haneda (HND), ~1 hr to the peninsula

Car

Car neededNot essential - train access is good, but a car helps reach spread-out beaches and restaurants.

Transfers

Keikyu Line runs direct from central Tokyo/Shinagawa to Miurakaigan and Misakiguchi stations via the Keikyu Kurihama Line.

Road quirksRoute 134 runs along the coast.

Kite bag rules for your airline

Type the carrier you are flying: what it charges for a kite bag, and the year of the policy that says so.

Your airline

Checked so far for Japan:ANA (All Nippon Airways)JAL (Japan Airlines)

Every carrier, with limits and what riders report at the counter →

Practical

LanguageJapanese; more English spoken here than in rural Japan

VisaVaries by nationality

Costsmid-to-high, Tokyo-adjacent pricing

Seasons beyond windHot humid summer; typhoon risk Aug-Sep; mild winter - pleasant much of the year given Tokyo proximity.

Cash & cards

MoneyYen

Internet & working

SIM & internetJapan SIM/eSIM, good coverage this close to Tokyo

Health & safety

Safety: Very safe
Health: Excellent - close to Tokyo/Yokohama hospitals

What riders say

8 recurring claims

The trade-off Wind micro-knowledge Tips from riders Communities

The tag says how far the riders who mention it agree; the figure is how many mention it.

Miura Kaigan is repeatedly recommended as one of the closest practical kite/wing places for Tokyo or Yokohama riders, helped by the train station being close to the beach.
consensus5 riders
A local 'Miura Cup' kite competition has been held on the beach, organized by rider SEIGO AKADO
strong1 rider
The learning infrastructure is unusually visible for Japan: multiple local shops list kite or wind-sport lessons, showers/lockers, and beginner plans right on or near the beach.
majority4 riders
It is friendlier than many Tokyo-area beaches for launching, but still not hazard-free: gusts, turbulence farther south, swimmers and boat traffic appear in spot notes.
majority3 riders
Miura Kaigan has cheap, youth-hostel-style hotels right on the beach
mixed1 rider

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Wind can be insufficient/light even during the organized event ('we didn't have more wind')
mixed1 rider
Nearby alternative spots exist if Miura is light: Futtsu (flat water), Kemigawahama, and Hiratsuka (good specifically for south winds, wave + flat options)
mixed1 rider
Wind reliability is talked up locally, but actual rider reports still include light days; expect a day-trip spot where you check conditions, not a guaranteed-session destination.
contested4 riders

The trade-off

Pros

Cheap beachfront accommodation
Easy day-trip/weekend access from Tokyo/Yokohama
Active local event/community scene (Miura Cup)
Several backup spots nearby with different wind-direction strengths

ConsWind can underdeliver - even a scheduled competition reportedly lacked enough wind

Wind micro-knowledge

5 facts · Time of day · Through the season

Time of day: Not found
Through the season: Not found
Wind shadows: Not found
Tide and wind: Not found

GustsReported as sometimes insufficient/light rather than gusty

Tips from riders

Keep Futtsu, Kemigawahama, or Hiratsuka in your back pocket as alternates if Miura is light, especially Hiratsuka for south winds
Look for local event/community activity (e.g. Miura Cup) to connect with riders

Communities

Miura Cup (local kite competition/event)

Platformorganized via kiteforum.com community

Scene & life

VibeQuiet fishing/naval town by day, sleepy evenings outside Zushi/Kamakura

Must try

Maguro (tuna) - Misaki is one of Japan's top tuna-landing ports, ranked 2nd nationally by catch
Miura daikon radish, a regional specialty
Yokosuka navy curry

Rider hangoutsTuna restaurants around Misaki port

Activities

Jogashima island, connected by bridge
Historic lighthouses (Jogashima, Tsurugisaki from 1871, Kannonzaki)
Beaches at Zushi and Hayama

Day tripsKamakura (temples, the Great Buddha) · Enoshima · Yokosuka naval port

Pairs withThe classic Kamakura + Enoshima Kanto day-trip loop, or a Tokyo city stay

Solo-friendlyyes

Après-kiteTuna izakaya around Misaki port · Cafes in Zushi

Kite + workLimited locally, but Tokyo's full amenities are close by

History & trivia

3 items

Misaki is Japan's 2nd-largest port by tuna catch.
Yokosuka has hosted a major Japanese and later US naval presence since the 19th century.
The Jogashima lighthouse was completed in 1871 and remains a scenic landmark.

Itinerary idea

Easy day trip from Tokyo via the Keikyu Line; combine with Kamakura and Enoshima for a full Kanto day, or stay overnight in Zushi for a quieter base.

FAQ

Are there kite schools at Miurakaigan?

Yes, local operators MKSURF and Long Island both run kitesurfing services there, making it a managed learning and freeride spot.

Is a car needed?

Not essential: the Keikyu Line runs direct from central Tokyo/Shinagawa to Miurakaigan Station, though a car helps reach spread-out beaches.

Where should I base myself?

Zushi or Kamakura make a nicer overnight base, or the trip can simply be a day trip from Tokyo or Yokohama.

When is the best time to visit?

Summer is hot and humid with typhoon risk in August-September, while winter is mild and pleasant given the Tokyo proximity.

How this place scores

Scores out of 10, compared with other places. The data figure under each label is how much of this record that score had to work from, so a high score on thin data is a thin score.

Safetydata 88%6.9
Off the waterdata 100%6.9
Room on the waterdata 62%5.4
Familydata 100%5.1
Ease of accessdata 27%4.0
Long staydata 19%3.9
Beginner friendlydata 88%3.8
Kite communitydata 100%3.8
Wavesdata 100%3.6
Flat waterdata 100%2.2
Wind reliabilitydata 0%not scored
Affordabilitydata 0%not scored

A paler bar was scored from less than half of the record.

Scores by trip type

Family tripdata 100%5.6
Wavesdata 70%4.8
Learning to ridedata 70%4.7
Kite and workdata 55%3.9
Freestyle and flat waterdata 55%3.4

Nothing here carries a figure for affordability, school quality and wind reliability, so every line above is built without them.

Still open

Things we could not verify. If you have ridden here, you can help.

Show the 4 open questions

Is Miurakaigan treated by Tokyo-area kiters as a serious wind spot or mainly a windsurf/SUP beach?
Whether the Miura Cup event still runs today
Current wind reliability data beyond this one light-wind anecdote
Names/details of the youth-hostel-style accommodations still operating

When to go and nearby places

Last updated: 4 September 2026