Kansai's historic 45-year windsurfing institution with champion-producing instruction at Lake Biwa.
Shizuoka's comprehensive maritime platform combining watersports, education, and community development.
Professional instruction by former national champion at scenic Hayama beach with Mount Fuji views.
Historic Suma Beach club offering family-friendly SUP rentals with convenient urban access in Kobe.
As Kansai region's oldest windsurfing shop with 45 years of continuous operation, Country Harbour represents the historical foundation of Japanese windsurfing culture. Located in Omihachiman on Lake Biwa, the facility features completely renovated modern buildings with comprehensive amenities including separate shower rooms for men and women, clean restrooms, and comfortable rest areas. The shop environment maintains a relaxed atmosphere with surf music and unhurried time flow, creating an authentic windsurfing lifestyle experience. The facility's private beach location offers high probability wind conditions with extensive sandy beaches, shaded areas, and shallow water depths ensuring safe enjoyment for all skill levels. Country Harbour specializes in personalized one-on-one instruction with direct on-water guidance, featuring a unique curriculum that progresses from sail handling to directional changes, harness work, and planing challenges within a comprehensive 5-course program. The instruction staff includes active professional windsurfers and veteran instructors who have developed numerous Japanese champions. Additionally, the facility operates LAKEBOWLS, an açaí bowl specialty shop renowned for serving "Japan's most delicious açaí bowls," combining health-conscious nutrition with watersports lifestyle. The operation also includes wing foiling and SUP instruction, representing modern watersports evolution.
