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If you visit Yokohama (which you definitely should) the best parks are Nissan stadium near Shin-Yokohama (gin woos home spot, among others) and Umikaze in Yokosuka (the Hongo Bros, Ryuhei Kitazuma, etc.).  Blaze Pipe (head shop) has a fun mini ramp. Best skate shop probably is Laquer, next to Kannai station.

i know all of those but they're kinda out of the way (not uncommon for skateparks in japan tho). like if i go to Yokohama that means i'm going to El Puente. Blaze Pipe is really close. but the others are way to far away from there for my dumb ass to not get lost.
Umikaze allways looks fun. but it's so damn far.

rant time.
i'm allways kinda bummed when i have to register at a skatepark. or worse. i have to register somewhere thats not the skatepark. before i go to the skatepark. and don't you dare ride your skateboard in between those places. its such an annoying process where i can't see the point of it. and writing a japanese adress in latin alphabet doesn't even fit on those damn forms.

[steezenking]

If you visit Yokohama (which you definitely should) the best parks are Nissan stadium near Shin-Yokohama (gin woos home spot, among others) and Umikaze in Yokosuka (the Hongo Bros, Ryuhei Kitazuma, etc.).  Blaze Pipe (head shop) has a fun mini ramp. Best skate shop probably is Laquer, next to Kannai station.

Yokohama will always hold a special place in my head since getting a (probably) minor concussion on the roller coaster at Cosmo World. Good times.

[Skibb]

Not contributing with much here, except that I really wanna go to Japan and that this edit made me want it even more.

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Not contributing with much here, except that I really wanna go to Japan and that this edit made me want it even more.

damn. thanks for sharing. i'm exited now! only one more week and i'll be in japan.
that back slappy crook on the ledge broke my brain.

i know most famous spots in tokyo and osaka. but i cant for the life of me figure out where that osaka spot with the roll on grind is..

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Finally returning march 3rd-16. Probably going to bring my trucks and buy a deck there. If anyone wants to skate. When I lived there in 2019, didn't really have much money so it will be nice to experience the city now that that isn't a concern lol.

march 7th is Midnight Express at Heavy Sick Zero in nakano. dont know if thats anything you'd like. but if it is, dont miss it.

[Pbn_jake]

Any recs for Osaka? Particularly in the umeda ward?

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Any recs for Osaka? Particularly in the umeda ward?

This place in the video is in umeda.. endless possibilities.
youre also only like 4 metro stops away from americamura where triangle park is and spotaka skateshop/park.

https://youtu.be/BOyZhnFgmFA?si=qtt_0vEbCCY9qpG3

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This place in the video is in umeda.. endless possibilities.
youre also only like 4 metro stops away from americamura where triangle park is and spotaka skateshop/park.

https://youtu.be/BOyZhnFgmFA?si=qtt_0vEbCCY9qpG3

Misunderstood the shit out of my wife, we’re in the chuo ward. But I am like 10 minutes away from spotaka

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This place in the video is in umeda.. endless possibilities.
youre also only like 4 metro stops away from americamura where triangle park is and spotaka skateshop/park.

https://youtu.be/BOyZhnFgmFA?si=qtt_0vEbCCY9qpG3

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Misunderstood the shit out of my wife, we’re in the chuo ward. But I am like 10 minutes away from spotaka

we stayed here back in October - Hotel Keihan Ekimae right outside of Temmabashi Station. a lot of stuff we went to was spread out throughout Osaka but day trips to Nara and Kyoto were sick. I'll have mostly non-skate related recommendations but here were some of our highlights from there:

if you're into breweries - Kamigata Beer is in an old onsen house and the brew is phenomenal (https://kamigatabeer.co.jp/)

The flea market at Shinnetoji Temple (i believe held on weekends, maybe just saturday) is pretty insane. Lot's of sick vintage clothes / goods, handmade goods, and i got a phenomenal okonomiyaki for 300y.

I believe the original Kura conveyor belt sushi is on Dontonburi St. We went there and it was a bit of a wait but it was pretty yum and not super expensive.

Also - a short walk from where we were staying (maybe 10-15min) we found a phenomenal omakase style restauarant called Tosara that we got a last second reservation at. easily top 5 meals i've ever had in my life (https://restaurant.ikyu.com/122349/?ikgo=2)

And just walking around we stumbled upon triangle park which was awesome to see in person.

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This place in the video is in umeda.. endless possibilities.
youre also only like 4 metro stops away from americamura where triangle park is and spotaka skateshop/park.

https://youtu.be/BOyZhnFgmFA?si=qtt_0vEbCCY9qpG3

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Misunderstood the shit out of my wife, we’re in the chuo ward. But I am like 10 minutes away from spotaka

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we stayed here back in October - Hotel Keihan Ekimae right outside of Temmabashi Station. a lot of stuff we went to was spread out throughout Osaka but day trips to Nara and Kyoto were sick. I'll have mostly non-skate related recommendations but here were some of our highlights from there:

if you're into breweries - Kamigata Beer is in an old onsen house and the brew is phenomenal (https://kamigatabeer.co.jp/)

The flea market at Shinnetoji Temple (i believe held on weekends, maybe just saturday) is pretty insane. Lot's of sick vintage clothes / goods, handmade goods, and i got a phenomenal okonomiyaki for 300y.

I believe the original Kura conveyor belt sushi is on Dontonburi St. We went there and it was a bit of a wait but it was pretty yum and not super expensive.

Also - a short walk from where we were staying (maybe 10-15min) we found a phenomenal omakase style restauarant called Tosara that we got a last second reservation at. easily top 5 meals i've ever had in my life (https://restaurant.ikyu.com/122349/?ikgo=2)

And just walking around we stumbled upon triangle park which was awesome to see in person.

Do you have a pin for the temple? I tried googling and got nothing

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This place in the video is in umeda.. endless possibilities.
youre also only like 4 metro stops away from americamura where triangle park is and spotaka skateshop/park.

https://youtu.be/BOyZhnFgmFA?si=qtt_0vEbCCY9qpG3

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Misunderstood the shit out of my wife, we’re in the chuo ward. But I am like 10 minutes away from spotaka

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The flea market at Shinnetoji Temple (i believe held on weekends, maybe just saturday) is pretty insane. Lot's of sick vintage clothes / goods, handmade goods, and i got a phenomenal okonomiyaki for 300y.

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Do you have a pin for the temple? I tried googling and got nothing

wow i butchered the spelling. Google "Shi-Tennoji Temple Market" and there ya go!

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This place in the video is in umeda.. endless possibilities.
youre also only like 4 metro stops away from americamura where triangle park is and spotaka skateshop/park.

https://youtu.be/BOyZhnFgmFA?si=qtt_0vEbCCY9qpG3

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Misunderstood the shit out of my wife, we’re in the chuo ward. But I am like 10 minutes away from spotaka

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The flea market at Shinnetoji Temple (i believe held on weekends, maybe just saturday) is pretty insane. Lot's of sick vintage clothes / goods, handmade goods, and i got a phenomenal okonomiyaki for 300y.

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Do you have a pin for the temple? I tried googling and got nothing

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wow i butchered the spelling. Google "Shi-Tennoji Temple Market" and there ya go!

Thank you!

[boofactory]

Anyone know of any street transition spots in Tokyo/Osaka? Going to be in Tokyo from March 31st-April 12th, if anyone wants to link to skate and film some clips or grab some drinks, hit me up on Instagram, @gabe.mckenna

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Anyone know of any street transition spots in Tokyo/Osaka? Going to be in Tokyo from March 31st-April 12th, if anyone wants to link to skate and film some clips or grab some drinks, hit me up on Instagram, @gabe.mckenna

i know some street QP's in Tokyo. and one like bowl like spot in Osaka. i can DM you the locations if you want.

hit up Golden Age skateshop. the owner can probably help you find some street transitions and hes more a transition skater too.




just got back form japan last night. the weather was colder and rainier than usual this march so that kinda sucked. didn't get to skate as much as i wish cause of that, but i had a great time!
got to meet tons of cool people again.
got to skate triangle park and Herbis a lot in Osaka, Naka river spots and Koganei park in Tokyo, Went to a Midnight Express event in Heavy Sick Zero. and skated 2 private DIY's in Saitama and Tochigi.
i visited Yokosuka for a gig, and was super close to Umikaze but it rained that day.

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i know some street QP's in Tokyo. and one like bowl like spot in Osaka. i can DM you the locations if you want.

hit up Golden Age skateshop. the owner can probably help you find some street transitions and hes more a transition skater too.




just got back form japan last night. the weather was colder and rainier than usual this march so that kinda sucked. didn't get to skate as much as i wish cause of that, but i had a great time!
got to meet tons of cool people again.
got to skate triangle park and Herbis a lot in Osaka, Naka river spots and Koganei park in Tokyo, Went to a Midnight Express event in Heavy Sick Zero. and skated 2 private DIY's in Saitama and Tochigi.
i visited Yokosuka for a gig, and was super close to Umikaze but it rained that day.

Shoot that dm! Good looks, sounds like you had a rad trip! I’ll be visiting from the north east and we just got a big snow storm this past weekend, anything beats this cold weather here, haha.

[steezenking]

Anyone know of any street transition spots in Tokyo/Osaka? Going to be in Tokyo from March 31st-April 12th, if anyone wants to link to skate and film some clips or grab some drinks, hit me up on Instagram, @gabe.mckenna

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bBrypp9DV6zVhhkN8

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vxGYVjq42Camg9mX7

Obviously a nighttime, early morning spot as it will never not be packed during the day. I always thought it would be skateable.

[Skating Around]

Just arrived in Fukuoka, first time in Japan! Currently staying by Hakata Port. I have no idea what’s around or what to check out.
Unfortunately only got a few spots in Fukuoka, hoping to find more. I will be aimlessly wondering through the country. After Fukuoka, I’m planning on visiting Hiroshima, Osaka, then Tokyo.
I’ve been searching the forum threads. Would love any suggestions or recommendations, I’m open to anything! Also would love to add some more cities to the itinerary. I appreciate any help!
Arigato

[BallDontLie]

Awesome ^ Osaka is so much fun.... my favorite place I've ever visited. I'm already planning a return sometime in November. With a quick stop in Fukuoka.

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i onlny know roughly where one of those spots should be, and the kickout is probably insane at that one.
good luck finding them.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Awesome ^ Osaka is so much fun.... my favorite place I've ever visited. I'm already planning a return sometime in November. With a quick stop in Fukuoka.

Fukuoka is the best!

[Skating Around]

i onlny know roughly where one of those spots should be, and the kickout is probably insane at that one.
good luck finding them.

Is it the oververt quarter pipe spot?
I hope not. I tried to check it out today but the park was already closed. I didn’t realize it was in a fenced area. I’m going to try again tomorrow but earlier.
Also checked out Herbis before that, cool spot. I wish the bump was still there. I had my cruiser wheels on but switched to my regular wheels, I should have left the cruisers on.
Haven’t came across that many spots, skated around a bunch today.

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i onlny know roughly where one of those spots should be, and the kickout is probably insane at that one.
good luck finding them.

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Is it the oververt quarter pipe spot?
I hope not. I tried to check it out today but the park was already closed. I didn’t realize it was in a fenced area. I’m going to try again tomorrow but earlier.
Also checked out Herbis before that, cool spot. I wish the bump was still there. I had my cruiser wheels on but switched to my regular wheels, I should have left the cruisers on.
Haven’t came across that many spots, skated around a bunch today.

yeah that one. good luck. gated park staff already get anal just seeing a board in my experience.

theres a interesting spot at Nakakagaya park too. but its a childrens playground so either go early or late so you dont have to fight the moms.

Herbis is great, the white tiles arn't even that bad to ride on. but the concrete? parts in the back where the bridges are is bad. i prefer to skate up top of the round ledges. where the slappy curbs are. and that stair going underground you can use as mannypad or whatever. the ground is the best in that area too.

theres another spot in that direction with a bunch of double sided curbs, but its a pain to get to. i could share if you into that.

theres a bank around a pillar underneat the raised highway near Namba station. Nigiwaibashi busstop to be precise. it's been in some skate videos.
they also recently made some interesting mannypad confugurations right in front of Namba JR entrence. but no idea what time you could skate that. massive kickout factor. and many people.

dont forget to hang out at Triangle park at night. show up with a board there and you instantly make friends. they probably of more help than me.

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Awesome ^ Osaka is so much fun.... my favorite place I've ever visited. I'm already planning a return sometime in November. With a quick stop in Fukuoka.

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Fukuoka is the best!

I can't wait. I want to catch some hardcore shows while I'm there too. The scene in Japan is awesome..

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probably the worst spot in the whole video but 2:46 is here
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wgVFc44WxspVjY4bA

looks like some of the spots are in Kobe, or theres just very similiar spots in Kobe.

[Carrolls Chesthairs]

My itinerary:
June 25th-27th shinjuku
27th-30th asakusu
30th-2nd Osaka for theme parks
2nd-4th osaka for chilling
5th ?

Hit me with anything I need to see, do, skate, or shop at.
Naturally, down to kick it too

[Welpok]

Any insights on Tokyo area? Do's and don'ts? I've been to Japan, just not for skating. So, any help would be appreciated!

[BallDontLie]

My itinerary:
June 25th-27th shinjuku
27th-30th asakusu
30th-2nd Osaka for theme parks
2nd-4th osaka for chilling
5th ?

Hit me with anything I need to see, do, skate, or shop at.
Naturally, down to kick it too

Damn I'll be back in November... Shinjuku and Osaka are so much fun. Met so many cool and friendly people....

That said anyone going in November, def grab a beer.

[Skating Around]

They REALLY don’t like skateboarders here.  Depending on where you are from, I would advise against visiting the country if it’s solely for skateboarding.
I am currently visiting solo and had a wild scenario today skating a spot in the suburbs of Yokohama. 
I made eye contact with an older gentleman walking through the empty park with his significant other and his dog.  He came up to me and was very adamant about me leaving.  I barely acknowledged him because I’ve pretty much got kicked out of every spot anyways but I did say “ok I am leaving”.  He explained they have been having problems with skateboarders in this neighborhood. I made the mistake of barking back, “ I said I am leaving. Can’t you mind your own fucking business? I didn’t come up to you and start telling you what to do”. This set him off and I think he thought it was an invitation to fight? So he starts marching towards me while acting like he’s going to grab a weapon from his pocket and says “I’m going to kill you, I’m crazy person”.  I sprint off and start yelling for help.  He didn’t pull out a weapon thankfully but was very threatening.  Said he was going to call the police on me.  The interaction was insane, it went from 0 to 100.
Yesterday I was skating a well known curve ledge spot in Shinjuku and got kicked out by a task force officer, she didn’t confront me until she called in back up. At the same spot a group of girl skaters arrived, I was stoked to see that but they completely cool guyed me. Just stared in my direction but wouldn’t acknowledge when I waved.  Oddly enough a few foreign roller bladers passed through and waved.  And these are just a few recent interactions that I can recollect. I’ve been in Japan for almost a month now, currently at two weeks in Tokyo and unfortunately it has left a bad taste in my mouth. There’s plenty of warnings in this thread about trying to street skate in Tokyo.  Having to register at average skateparks is hilarious. I did meet some very friendly and welcoming skaters in Osaka.
This is just my experience.  I did get to skate some very cool spots but I certainly won’t be returning.

[mbam003]

They REALLY don’t like skateboarders here.  Depending on where you are from, I would advise against visiting the country if it’s solely for skateboarding.
I am currently visiting solo and had a wild scenario today skating a spot in the suburbs of Yokohama. 
I made eye contact with an older gentleman walking through the empty park with his significant other and his dog.  He came up to me and was very adamant about me leaving.  I barely acknowledged him because I’ve pretty much got kicked out of every spot anyways but I did say “ok I am leaving”.  He explained they have been having problems with skateboarders in this neighborhood. I made the mistake of barking back, “ I said I am leaving. Can’t you mind your own fucking business? I didn’t come up to you and start telling you what to do”. This set him off and I think he thought it was an invitation to fight? So he starts marching towards me while acting like he’s going to grab a weapon from his pocket and says “I’m going to kill you, I’m crazy person”.  I sprint off and start yelling for help.  He didn’t pull out a weapon thankfully but was very threatening.  Said he was going to call the police on me.  The interaction was insane, it went from 0 to 100.
Yesterday I was skating a well known curve ledge spot in Shinjuku and got kicked out by a task force officer, she didn’t confront me until she called in back up. At the same spot a group of girl skaters arrived, I was stoked to see that but they completely cool guyed me. Just stared in my direction but wouldn’t acknowledge when I waved.  Oddly enough a few foreign roller bladers passed through and waved.  And these are just a few recent interactions that I can recollect. I’ve been in Japan for almost a month now, currently at two weeks in Tokyo and unfortunately it has left a bad taste in my mouth. There’s plenty of warnings in this thread about trying to street skate in Tokyo.  Having to register at average skateparks is hilarious. I did meet some very friendly and welcoming skaters in Osaka.
This is just my experience.  I did get to skate some very cool spots but I certainly won’t be returning.

Your instincts didn't betray you. Girl skaters were probably anxious because of the high concentration of creeps and stalkers.

[Senrud]

Any insights on Tokyo area? Do's and don'ts? I've been to Japan, just not for skating. So, any help would be appreciated!

Not sure if you went and have any tips but I'm going in a couple weeks and would love some highlights if anyone's got them.
We're gonna skate but it's not the central mission of the trip. All of our first times in Japan. Flying into Tokyo, want to hit some Onsen and eat ramen, sushi, your standards and anything else interesting we come across. Just wondered if anyone had some tourist traps to avoid or stuff not to miss. Sounds like Osaka is a must.