Amami Oshima Surfing School Kazbo Updated October 2025, 2

In February 2025, the weather will be somewhat unsettled with occasional cloudy spells and occasional sunny spells, and there will be many chilly days due to northeasterly winds, but marine activities will be OK if you wear a warm wetsuit.

It's almost graduation season for high school, university, graduate school, vocational school, etc.! For those of you planning a graduation trip to Amami, Kazbo will be offering free wetsuit rentals for groups of 4 or more people (semi-dry wetsuits normally cost 2000 yen per person), but to celebrate the occasion, we will be offering this service until late March. When making a reservation, please write in the comments sectionGraduation tripPlease include a note saying, "I'm sure you'll enjoy the tour with everyone, whether it's surfing, SUP or swimming with sea turtles in the beautiful waters of Amami in a warm wetsuit."

2025 3rd JWSA Wingfoil All Japan Championships Uruma Undersea Road

Kazbo rider Fukuda Kapono

Freestyle Division Winner

Race 5th place

Time Attack 3rd place

I think it's a decent result, but on the first day of the race, I struggled because I couldn't read the direction of wind B. On the second day, I changed my strategy and improved my performance, taking 2th place in the first run, 2nd place in the second run, and 5st place in the third run. I will continue to work hard for next year's competition, so please continue to support me.

Kazbo rider Fukuda Kapono won the 2024 All Japan SUP Surfing Championship hosted by SUPA for the second consecutive year.

We won the tournament held in Ishikawa Prefecture in 2023 and 2024, achieving our second consecutive victory.

Although the event was postponed once due to lack of waves, the host city of Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture (an area that had been hit by earthquakes and heavy rains) had a wonderful reception system and we were able to hold the event on the postponed date, thanks to all the staff involved. Thank you very much.

2024 All Japan SUP Surfing Championship Winner

Surfing schools and snorkeling tours to spot sea turtles are very popular.

Our surfing schools are popular with beginners, those who are just starting out and those wishing to take on a surfing experience, as well as those wishing to step up to intermediate or advanced levels.

Amami Oshima The clear sea, warm water temperature, and gentle wavesSurfing ExperienceLet's do it!! The instructor and the ownerThe project is handled by his son, Fukuda Kapono (who is active as a junior waterman in Japan) and who is ranked 9th in the SUP surfing world and has been the Under-2 SUP surfing Junior World Champion for two consecutive years.

You've always wanted to try surfing, but you never get a chance. A friend offered to teach you, so you went with him, but he didn't teach you much, so you couldn't ride. Then start with Kazbo. We have a dedicated marine station in front of the surf point. The point is right in front of us, and if the wind is right, we always hold surfing lessons here. Amami Oshima Surfing School is Kazbo

Information about Amami Oshima Kazbo No. 2 Marine Station

Surf school and trial courses are mainly held at this point.

Kazbo No. 2 Marine Station

Kazbo Marine Activity Promotional Video is now up.　

The owner's son, Fukuda Kapono, made his debut as a drone pilot.　

When customers come to Amami, they are told that they can't participate in marine activities if they are over 65 years old. I ask, "Are you serious?" Our company allows people up to the late 70s to participate in any activity if they wish. Especially when it comes to snorkeling,Under the guidance of staff who are Naui instructors and Padi divemasters and were diving instructors on Australian liveaboard cruise ships.We offer safe snorkeling tours. Please join us.

Kazbo and his son are in charge of the Amami surfing experience, SUP experience school and snorkel tours to find sea turtles.　

Amami Oshima, snorkeling tour to search for sea turtles right from the airport, encounter rate 95%

The area in front of the Kazbo shop is one of the best spots in Amami to see sea turtles.

Enjoy safe snorkeling in front of the Kazbo shop, where many sea turtles live.　
It's OK even if you can't swim.

The first Amami Oshima surfing experience school. Step Up Surfing School

If you've always wanted to try surfing, come to Kazbo for your first surfing experience!

With Kazbo, the pioneer of Amami SUP, even beginners can stand up and paddle right away.

About Sapp:

Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a popular new sport for riding waves on the water. Stand-Up Paddleboarding is a sport in which you propel yourself using a hand-held paddle on a board shaped like a large surfboard. Stand-Up Paddle can be enjoyed in a variety of bodies of water, including the ocean, lakes, and rivers.

Stand up paddle schools cater to all levels of participants, from beginners to advanced. Below is a description of stand up paddle schools.

1. Basic lessons:

   • At schools for beginners, you will first be taught basic paddling techniques, how to balance on the board, and how to stand up safely.
   • Instructors will teach participants the basic skills to safely and effectively enjoy stand up paddling.

2. Safe Sports:

   • The school also teaches water safety and emergency procedures, including wearing life jackets, monitoring weather conditions and cooperating with other water users.

3. Developing technical skills:

   • Advanced schools focus on developing more technical skills, including surfing, paddling techniques in different waters and turning.

4. How to choose your equipment:

   • The school also offers advice on how to choose the right board and paddle, so participants can learn the key points to consider when choosing and purchasing the equipment that best suits them.

5. Tours and events:

   • Some schools also organize stand-up paddle tours and events, giving participants the opportunity to meet other enthusiasts and enjoy the sport in new places.

Stand Up Paddle School is the perfect place to learn the sport in a safe and fun environment. If you are interested, please join our trial school.Application.

My first experience of hydrofoil surfing in Amami!!

If you participate as a group of two, the cost is 2 yen (26,000 yen per person). If you participate as a single person, the cost is 13,000 yen. In the beginners school, you will learn foiling while being towed by a jet ski. Anyone can participate. For more information, click on the banner below to go to the details page!

SUP Snorkeling

Enjoy SUP and snorkeling at the same time!

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