WELCOME TO OUR SHOP

We have in stock WET SUITS for KIDS-ADULT, BOARD SHORTS, RASH GUARDS, SIZE XXS-BIG SIZE XXL. We also stock SOFT BOARDS for beginners. Competitively priced short boards, fun boards, and Long boards. Please come and check out our inventory. We carry Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom, Hurley, NIXON, Blackfly, Vonzipper, havaianas, beach sandals, Headhunter sunscreen, Aloe gel, Bodyboards, RedleyFins, Da kine leashes, FCS, Futures fin, WAX and more!!

SURF POINTS IN SHIMODA

NAOTO SUZUKI surf shop reaL owner NAOTO SUZUKI .....(PHOTO by TOMOMI MIZUGUCHI)

Surrounded by beautiful forest, mountains and white sands, Shimoda has some of the leading surf spots in Japan. The ocean water in Shimoda has been verified A-AA by the prefectural water examination committee. Because Shimoda is located at the southern tip of the Izu peninsula, it catches west, south and east swells making it possible to surf all year round. Shimoda is one of the best surf spots in Japan leading to its great popularity.

SHIRAHAMA

OFF SHOREW、SW、NW、N

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TATADO

OFF SHORENNE、NNW、N

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IRITA

OFF SHOREW、NW、N

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OHAMA

OFF SHOREW、NW、N

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"THE SURFER'S JOURNAL ・VOLUME 18・NUMBER 3・JUNE-JULY・2009"

Faces of Japan ・ Naoto Suzuki

Naoto dosen't have a scruffy beard,wer paint-splattered pants, or listen repeatedly to the Morning of the Earth soundtrack, but he is living Japan's version of country soul.He owns Real Surf Shop in Shimoda, which looks like most Japanese surf shop albeit with Andy Davis paintings on the walls and retro boards on the racks. He is a shaper and proudly showed me a titillating mini-alaia. He gives surf lessons, and on a scorching Sunday at an idyllic cove, I watched him push a young Russian girl and a middle-aged Japanese man into turquoise shorebreak. What tied it together for me, though, is the fact that he lives with his wife and two daughters in a house abovehis shaping room and shop, creating a kind of seamless link between family, art, and commerce. Not to mention the three-minute drive through rolling green hills to numerous ricocheting beachbreaks and reeling points.

SURFING SCHOOL

Welcome everyone; kids, teens, adults! Come and experience the joy of surfing. We want everyone to have a chance to feel the surge of one of natureユs most awe-inspiring forces. Why not learn to surf while taking advantage of emerald green waters and white sandy beaches, and enjoy a week of fun in the sun? No matter what kind of training you need, we offer a program to match. The surf lessons include ocean awareness, surf etiquette, paddling techniques, and wave riding. Enthusiastic and qualified instructors coach these features in a welcoming format that is fun and encouraging.
"Longboarder" package ¥9,000+TAX person for 1.5 hours instruction(within insurance) Includes:1.Surfboard/soft board usage 2.Wetsuit usage 3.Lecture on beach 4.Surfing "pop up" demonstration on beach 5.Surfing skills instruction in water

Real's instructors all hold International Surfing Association (ISA) Level 1 accreditation, so you'll be in safe and experienced hands. They've already taught people from the USA, UK, Australia, China and Russia, as well as budding boarders from the British School in Tokyo and American School in Japan's Ocean Camp.

RENTAL

  • A one day rental is from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M.
  • Deposit is ¥10,000-
  • Long board, Fun board 1 day rental is ¥4,000 + Tax (including insurance)
  • Short board 1 day rental is ¥3,000 + Tax (including insurance)
  • Wetsuit 1 day rental is ¥2,000 + Tax (no insurance)
  • You will be responsible for fees for damages to surfboards.

13th and 14th of June 2009.Wonderful surf class by Suzuki-sensei in Iritahama beach.We enjoyed it very much and need to practice more now. Looking forward to going again!Valentine (11 year old) and Ferdinand (12 year old) from France.

I like real surf lessons so much because i got stand up on the board in less that 15 minutes!It never got boring and also my dad is a surfer and he tries to teach me how to surf but I'm scared cause he always tricks me... but now i feel so confident to surf!Lisa (11 year old)

I went to Shimoda last weekend and I had my first surf lesson with real surf.I did 1 hour and a half for 2 days and I really enjoyed it. The teacher from Real Surf made me feel comfortable and was really patient with me.I tried a lot of times to look for surfing lessons, but nobody spoke English, my teacher spoke English very well and it wasn't hard for me to understand.I learned tons of things in just 2 days!!The way they teach is really awesome, because i wasn't bored and I never wanted to stop. Real Surf is the best place to learn surfing!!Thank You soooooo much for teaching me!! I really hope I can come back!Nastia

I loved the surfing, it was really fun. It was my first time and in one lesson I learnt how to get on the board and ride a wave really easily. My teacher, Suzuki san was very kind and managed to teach me even though I do not speak much Japanese. This is a fun thing to do in Shimoda.Elodie, 10 years old

First we learnt on the sand how to get up on a board and then we tried in the sea. I stood up on my first lesson and I want to go again.Laszlo, 6 years old

"Suzuki-san from the Surf shop Real has helped me and 7 of my friends learn to surf in Japan. Suzuki-san is the only English speaking instructor we could find in the Izu area - he helped with boards, wet suits (he has large sized wet suits) and lessons. Everyone was surfing by the end of our 1.5 hours lesson! I would highly recommend learning to surf with Suzuki-san from the Surf Shop Real". "Iritahama is the best beach, it's clean, not so crowded and has white sand. It takes only 2.5 hours to get to the beach from Tokyo - I think it's the best beach in Japan". Melanie (Australian living in Tokyo)

"Surfing - why not give it a go!
After visiting Shimoda, Izu, the summer of 2007 and observing large numbers of surfers riding the waves,my children (ages 12 and 13) were enthusiastic to give surfing a go!............." Helen (read more!)

"My first surf lesson ever was with Suzuki-san from the Surf Shop Real.............." Alexander(read more!)

"Surfing for the first time was... amazing. I was able to stand up on the board within the minute I went out into the waves..............." Sophia 2008 Summer(read more!)

............ When you standing on the board,,,ahhhh,,,it's amazing feeling,,,There is no words to explain,,,, you should try it by yourself!!.............." From russian tourist "Anna"(read more!)


OUR FAVORITE FOOD

Ristorante Mario Mare (White Beach Hotel)

 
    INFORMATION
  • TEL:0558-23-2039
  • 1902 Kisami,Shimoda-shi Shizuoka-ken, 415-0028
  • From Shimoda drive 8 minutes towards Minami-izu, turn left at the intersection with the sign for Ohama.
  • Business hours 11〜22
  • Parking for 10 cars
  • Menu: Pizza,Pasta,Seafood,Grilled,cocktails,Desserts
  • Italian restaurant Toscana style,

South cafe

 
    INFORMATION
  • 415-0028 Shizuoka-ken, Shimoda-shi, Kisami 918-2
  • From Shimoda drive 8 minutes towards Minami-izu and you will find us on the right side
  • TEL/0558-25-5015
  • Business hours/12:00〜24:00
  • Closed Thursdays
  • Parking for 8 cars
  • Menu: Mexican food, Pasta, Curry, Casserole, etc.
  • Comfortable, relaxed resort atmosphere

Spice dog

 
    INFORMATION
  • 415-0028 Shizuoka-ken, Shimoda-shi, Kisami 1535-1
  • From Shimoda drive 8 minutes towards Minami-izu and you will find us on the right side
  • TEL/0558-23-2845
  • Business hours/11:00〜22:00
  • Closed Wednesdays
  • Parking for 20 cars
  • Menu: Curry, Pasta
  • A great community atmosphere often offering live music and other events

Paradise cafe

    
    INFORMATION
  • TEL:0558-27-3939
  • Shizuoka-ken, Shimoda-shi, Kisami 1893-1
  • From Shimoda drive 8 minutes towards Minami-izu, turn left at the intersection with the sign for Ohama. Drive 2 minutes and you will see the restaurant on the left
  • Business hours 11〜24(or until customers leave)
  • Parking for 10 cars
  • Menu: Taco rice, Nachos, Hamburgers, Sandwich, cocktails
  • Hawaiian style restaurant and bar

ACCOMMODATION (Hotel staff can speak English.)

White Beach Hotel
Great Location, 20 seconds walk from the Ohama beach.
Ernest House
60 seconds walk from the white Ohama beach.
Shimoda Yamatokan
located on the oceanfront of beautiful Tatado Beach.hot springs!!
Irita-Hama Sanso
vacation/holiday rental cottages. 7 minute walk to Irita-hama beach.
VILLA YUMIGAHAMA
Individual Cottage / House. Deep Forest Cabins and Valley Cottages.