Surf Stadium Japan: The Complete Guide
Quick facts
| Wave tech | PerfectSwell · pneumatic |
|---|---|
| Session length | 60 minutes |
| Wave height (max) | 6.6 ft / 2 m |
| Waves per hour | 150 |
| Skill levels | All levels |
| Public pricing | from $70 per session |
| Address | Makinohara, Shizuoka, Japan |
Wave settings and pricing
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Getting there
Surf Stadium Japan is at Makinohara, Shizuoka, Japan.
The technology
Surf Stadium Japan runs on PerfectSwell (American Wave Machines), a pneumatic system from Solana Beach. Rows of pneumatic (air-pressure) chambers along the pool wall displace water on command. Firing patterns are fully programmable, vacuum draws water down, then pressure releases it as a swell. Because chambers can be fired in any combination, PerfectSwell can generate peaky A-frames, hollow tubes, and steep launch pads inside a single session.
Surf Stadium Japan, also known as Shizunami, opened in 2021 in Makinohara, Shizuoka, in the heart of green tea country between Tokyo and Osaka. Built as surfing debuted at the Tokyo Olympics, it was Japan's first PerfectSwell installation and anchors the country's growing wave pool scene.
Frequently asked about Surf Stadium Japan
+How much does Surf Stadium Japan cost?
Sessions run roughly $70 to $90 per hour. The venue also runs school programs and events.
+How do I get to Surf Stadium Japan from Tokyo?
Makinohara is in Shizuoka prefecture, about two hours from Tokyo by shinkansen and local train or car.
+Is Surf Stadium the pool from the Tokyo Olympics?
It was completed in the Olympic window as surfing debuted at Tokyo 2020, and it remains a training venue for Japanese competitive surfers.
Working at Surf Stadium Japan
No openings listed at Surf Stadium Japan today. Surf parks hire coaches, lifeguards, wave operators, and hospitality staff in seasonal waves, so it is worth checking the board again.
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