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Padobo.com is the official website of Okuda Style Surfing, a surf shop located in Zaimokuza, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Operated by Watermanship Co., Ltd., it is a long-established marine sports service provider with over 40 years of history in the area. It mainly offers comprehensive in-person services centered around surfing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and also runs its own SUP brand PADOBO.
The provider's core services include tiered surfing and SUP lessons, equipment rental, member board storage, surfing equipment maintenance and repair. It also provides shower and changing room facilities, regularly hosts SUP competitions and marine conservation events, and sells surfing-related merchandise in-store.
Pricing is transparent and clear: a single basic surfing lesson costs 6,600 JPY, and a package including full gear rental is 12,100 JPY. Equipment rental is charged daily, with discounted rates for students. Annual membership for board storage is 5,500 JPY, and monthly indoor storage is 7,700 JPY. Overall pricing aligns with the average rate for local leisure services.
Pros: The shop has an excellent location, with just a 30-second walk from the storage facility to the beach. All supporting facilities were renovated in 2020, and the rooftop observation deck offers unobstructed views of Mount Fuji and Sagami Bay. Instruction is standardized, with each instructor leading a maximum of 3 students. Tiered lessons cater to everyone from total beginners to advanced surfers, and the shop has its own proprietary SUP teaching system.
Cons: The website only serves as a platform for displaying service information; all services require an in-person visit to experience. It only supports Japanese, which is inconvenient for foreign tourists. Repair services require you to bring your equipment to the shop for consultation, and does not support online booking for drop-off repairs.
This website's services are only for people going to Zaimokuza Beach in Kamakura, Japan: surfing enthusiasts, SUP experiencers, and local regular enthusiasts. Casual travelers can also book a beginner surfing experience through it. The website can be accessed directly and normally from China, but it only provides Japanese content, so you will need a translation tool to view the information.
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padobo.com is an Japan Events provider. TG4G tracks its product information, an overall rating of 6.0/10, and a China-accessibility score of China direct-connect friendly. Click "Visit Official Site" to reach padobo.com directly.