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[Summer 2025] Soccer and volleyball! Enjoy beach sports in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture
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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 at the sea of Onjuku. It can be accessed from Tokyo in 90 minutes by express train!
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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
- Access to Onjuku from Tokyo
1. Beach Soccer Tournament
Event period: Mid-July every year
Location: Special court near the Moon Desert Memorial Statue, Onjuku Central Coast
Japan's largest beach soccer tournament!
The Onjuku Beach Soccer Tournament is held at Onjuku Beach. It was held last year as a memorable 10th anniversary tournament. There are three categories (U-9, U-12, and general), and players gather at Onjuku Beach to compete in heated battles.
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.
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2. Beach Volleyball Tournament
Time: Late August every year
Location: Special court near the Moon Desert Memorial Statue, Onjuku Central Coast
Japan's largest beach volleyball tournament!
The "Moon Cup in Onjuku" is a four-player beach volleyball tournament that adds a recreational element to the competitive sport of beach volleyball. There are divisions for junior high school students, high school students, and adults, and it is a tournament where many teams engage in heated battles and have fun interacting with each other.
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.
Hotels near Beach Volleyball Moon Cup in Onjuku
3. Lifesaving competition
Time: September every year
Location: Onjuku Central Beach
Historical fact from 400 years ago! The spirit of saving lives passed down through the ages
The town of Onjuku is committed to saving lives, based on the historical fact that it rescued Don Rodrigo and his party.
Based on this historical fact, several lifesaving competitions are held every year at Onjuku Central Beach, where lifeguards compete fiercely in fierce battles.
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.
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Access to Onjuku from Tokyo
From here, we will introduce two ways to get from Tokyo to Onjuku using public transportation. We will also explain in detail the budget and travel time required.
Access by bus
The first way is to take a direct bus from Tokyo. From the Tokyo Yaesu bus terminal, it takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to 30 minutes to get there. The fare is reasonable, about 2,100 to 2,500 yen per adult one way.
Access by train
The second way is to travel by JR's "Wakashio Limited Express".
The Wakashio Limited Express is a limited express train that can be boarded from Tokyo and Soga stations. It starts from the Keiyo Line platform at Tokyo Station, and it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to get from Tokyo Station to Onjuku Station.
The one-way fare from Tokyo to Onjuku Station is 3,560 yen. As of March 2024, all seats on the Wakashio Express have been reserved, so be sure to purchase a reserved seat ticket before boarding.
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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