OWNER / INSTRUCTORS
Owner/Instructor
Our instructors are passionate and experienced and will help you improve your surfing skills. They are local wave experts and have the skills and knowledge you need to surf safely. Come and enjoy the ocean with them and experience the thrill of surfing.
KENGO NAKASAKO
中迫 謙吾
WATER MAN on Japan's leading BIG WAVER
・Born on January 8, 1976 in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
・Became a JPSA certified professional surfer at the age of 21
・In 2012, "Water Brand KENGORIA" was opened in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
・Familiar with water sports such as SURF, SUP, and FOIL
・Appointed CEO of Kengoria Co., Ltd. in 2023
Biography
Lifesaving Acquisition
CPR/AED certified Jet Rescue certified
ISA Coach Level 2 Acquired
ISA Judge Level 1 Acquired
SUPA certified SUP instructor
Obtaining a First-Class Small Vessel Operator License
etc
Hobbies: Fly fishing, eel fishing, camping, snowboarding (beginner)
KENGORIA INSTRUCTORS
YOSUI NINOMIYA
二宮 陽水
He started canoeing at a young age and has participated in events such as the National Sports Festival.
After retiring, he coached the canoe club and led them to sixth place overall in the nation.
At the age of 27, he discovered outrigger canoeing (SUP) and became fascinated with it, even participating in ocean races in Hawaii and other places.
He has also worked as a coach at BEACH Hayama and Paddle Hayama in Shonan.
He is currently working to spread the joy of the ocean in Miyazaki, focusing on surfing, SUPwave, foil, and more.
Biography
All Japan Canoe Championship K-4 3rd place, Oita National Athletic Meet
Moloaki to Oahu OC-6 Outrigger Canoe Competition
Maui to Molokai OC-1
Maui to Molokai SUP 14fi 3rd place
Maui Malico Run SUP 14fi 2nd Place Otosui Lake SUP Sprint 1st Place Eguchi SUP Surfing Challenge Men's Special 1st Place Tama River SUP, 80km Downhill
Masao Hidaka
日高 政雄
He has been a surfing instructor for about 25 years, starting in his early 20s.
He has been involved in various sports since he was a child, and has been surfing since his teens. He loves being in nature, and enjoys skin diving and scuba diving in the ocean, as well as trekking and snowboarding in the mountains.
He also teaches SUP and yoga, and works as a physical trainer for a high school soccer team.
Biography
Health and Fitness Foundation Health and Exercise Instructor
Japan Sport Association certified sports leader
SUP Yoga Association Certified Instructor
Miyazaki City Fire Department Senior Lifeguard
PADI RESCUE DIVER
National Yoga Alliance RYT200
Sivananda Yoga Teacher Certification
Athlete Yoga Instructor Qualification
etc
Surfing, scuba diving, skin diving,
Snowboarding, traveling, bonsai, trekking, etc.
KAKO YOSHIDA
芳田 花瑚
Has been an instructor for 2 years.
She started surfing at the age of 5 and participated in competitions around the country.
Passed the JPSA Japan Professional Surfing Association professional test in 2022.
A message to our customers: I will do my best to convey the joy of surfing that I have experienced myself so that you can enjoy it again!
Biography
JPSA
Japan Professional Surfing Association (General Incorporated Association) Professional qualification
ISAMU SUMI
角 勇海
A helper who occasionally appears on surf trips from southern Wakayama Prefecture to Miyazaki in Kyushu.
A message to our customers: I will do my best to provide easy-to-understand instruction to everyone!
We hope to make this an opportunity for people to discover the joy of surfing!!
Biography
Jet ski (special small vessel) license Advanced lifesaving ordinary vehicle license
etc
I love playing in the sea in general, spearfishing, and simply swimming. I also like drawing and reading manga.
CHIHO YAMASHITA
山下 知穂
Has been a surfing instructor for 7 years.
I just love surfing and it's so much fun, I've been surfing for over 20 years.
A message to our customers
I love my job as an instructor, being able to teach customers about the ocean and surfing that I love.
We value safety and security, and above all else, enjoying surfing. We have plenty of things for beginners to enjoy. Let's have fun together.
Biography
Elementary school English teacher qualification
Childcare worker qualifications
Camp instructor qualification
etc
Traveling, camping, playing in the snow, making fermented foods, aromatherapy