Onjuku Town is full of beach sports events!
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Onjuku Town is a small town located in the southeast of Chiba Prefecture, east of the Boso Peninsula. Onjuku Town is full of beach sports events. In this article, we will introduce the beach sports events held in the sea of Onjuku.
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Onjuku is a small town located in the southeast of Chiba Prefecture, east of the Boso Peninsula. The climate is warm throughout the year. The coast is a representative Boso beach that is visited by many beachgoers every year, with a pure white sand beach stretching for about 2 km. It is also known as the birthplace of the children's song "Tsuki no Sabaku" (Desert of the Moon). Also, about 400 years ago, in 1609, the ship San Francisco ran aground in a storm off the coast of Tajiri, Iwawada Village. The villagers of Iwawada Village came together to rescue the frozen crew, warming them with their bare skin and generously providing them with clothing and food, and it is said that they saved the lives of 317 of the 373 crew members.
- Table of Contents
- 1. Beach Soccer Tournament
- 2. Beach Volleyball Tournament
- 3. Lifesaving competition
1. Beach Soccer Tournament
Onjuku Beach Soccer Tournament
299-5106 Suga, Onjuku-machi, Isumi-gun, Chiba Prefecture
The Onjuku Beach Soccer Tournament "ATHLETA CUP in Onjuku" will be held at Onjuku Beach!
Last year, it was held as a memorable 10th anniversary tournament. There are three categories (U-9, U-12, and general), and players will gather at Onjuku Beach to compete in heated battles. It is the largest beach soccer tournament in Japan.
2. Beach Volleyball Tournament
Beach Volleyball Moon Cup in Onjuku
299-5106 Suga, Onjuku-machi, Isumi-gun, Chiba Prefecture
The Moon Cup in Onjuku is a four-player beach volleyball tournament that adds a recreational element to the competitive sport of beach volleyball.
The Moon Cup in Onjuku is the largest beach volleyball tournament in Japan and has divisions for junior high school students, high school students, and adults. Many teams engage in heated battles and have fun interacting with each other.
3. Lifesaving competition
Lifesaving competition
299-5106 Suga, Onjuku-machi, Isumi-gun, Chiba Prefecture
Historical fact from 400 years ago! The spirit of saving lives passed down through the ages
In Onjuku town, we put a lot of effort into saving lives, based on the historical fact that Don Rodrigo and his party were rescued.
Based on this historical fact, several lifesaving competitions are held every year on the central coast of Onjuku, and lifesavers compete fiercely.
Onjuku is a small town located in the southeast of Chiba Prefecture, east of the Boso Peninsula. The climate is warm throughout the year. The coast is a representative Boso beach that is visited by many beachgoers every year, with a pure white sand beach stretching for about 2 km. It is also known as the birthplace of the children's song "Tsuki no Sabaku" (Desert of the Moon). Also, about 400 years ago, in 1609, the ship San Francisco ran aground in a storm off the coast of Tajiri, Iwawada Village. The villagers of Iwawada Village came together to rescue the frozen crew, warming them with their bare skin and generously providing them with clothing and food, and it is said that they saved the lives of 317 of the 373 crew members.
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