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Miyazaki Prefecture has a 400 km coastline running north-south, and the waters off it are known as one of the best surfing areas in Japan. There are various good spots around Miyazaki for everyone from beginners to advanced surfers. Hyuga City in particular has some of the best surfing spots in the country, including Okuragahama beach and Kanegahama beach. The city has developed a project called "Relaxed Surf Town Hyuga" to advertise its charms, it hosts the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, and it’s building a variety of facilities.
Okuragahama Beach, which was chosen as one of the “Best 100 Beaches in Japan,” features a 4-kilometer coastline running north-south and a wide sandy beach.
Location: 12298-6 Hiraiwa, Hyuga-shi, Miyazaki
PH: 0982-66-1026 (Tourism Exchange Division, Commerce and Tourism Department)
Website: Phew! HYUGA Relax Surf Town website
https://www.phew-hyuga.jp/
Transportation: Approx. 15 min walk from JR Minami-Hyuga Station
Approx. 6 min from Higashi-Kyushu Expressway Hyuga Interchange by car
Parking: Available (approx. 300 cars)