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Honshu / Kemigawahama

📍 Tokyo, Narita, Japan · Kiteboarding spot

Honshu / Kemigawahama is a kiteboarding spot near Tokyo, Narita in Japan, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind.

CountryJapan
Nearest townTokyo, Narita
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionS
Wind typeThermal
Coordinates35.6291, 140.0465

About Honshu / Kemigawahama

The water is the north end of Tokyo Bay, surrounded on either side by steel and chemical plants, hence the nickname, `Chemicalgawahama`. But it is the closest beach to downtown Tokyo, so it is used frequently. The riding area is enclosed between two breakwaters and part of the beach is concrete embankment (wear a helmet).

What are the wind and water conditions?

Honshu / Kemigawahama offers open ocean conditions with S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Honshu / Kemigawahama?

Higashi-Kanto expressway east from Tokyo, exit at Wangan-Makuhari. Take the 1st right after exiting, drive straight through the Makuhari-Messe towards the bay and take a left. Go about 2km, immediately after crossing the river is the launch, you will see kites up if there is wind. Alternatively, take the JR Keiyo line from Hatchobori or Shin-Kiba to Kemigawahama station, then about 1km cab ride to the beach.

Hazards at Honshu / Kemigawahama

Wave breaker.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Honshu / Kemigawahama?

2 kite schools operate in Japan. See kite schools in Japan →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.