・Guide fee ・Full set of equipment rental (life jacket, paddle, packraft or canoe) *Depending on the season, temperature, and weather, additional equipment such as rainwear, wetsuits, and socks may be provided. ・Facility usage fees (changing rooms, hot showers, lounge, etc.) ・Insurance premium ・Photo data

Towel, swimsuit, and shoe rental

Cancellations 6 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 3 to 5 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply；For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 80% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Age range: 12 to 65 years old；Clothing & Items: ＜Required Items＞・Clothes that can get wet (if the weather is nice, we will tour as is) ・Towel ・Sandals or shoes that can get wet ・Change of clothes ＜Recommended Items＞・Insect repellent ・Sunscreen ・Glasses strap (if you wear glasses) ・Spare contact lenses (if you wear soft contacts) ・Hat that can be secured with a chin strap ・Sunglasses ・Bottled drink；Rental items: All professional equipment is provided for free!；Duration: While it may vary depending on the progress of the tour, the entire process, including changing clothes, instructions, and moving from the base to the lake, takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.；Minimum number of participants: 2 people

[Tohoku/Yamagata] Nishikawa Town - Lake Gassan Canoe & Packraft Tour 《Single Rider》 ☆ Views of waterfalls and fountains. Includes equipment rental, photo data, hot showers, and comfortable facilities!

Japan-Yamagata , Nishikawa Town

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:3 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese

Free cancellation up to 6 day(s) in advance

The Phantom Waterfall, breathtaking views of Gassan, and Japan's tallest fountain!
Free photo data! Hot showers available!
All specialized equipment is provided for free!

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Product Info

★Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Lake Gassan, a beautiful lake in Tohoku★ 'Lake Gassan Canoe & Packraft Tour - Single Rider Type' This is a guided experience tour where you can enjoy the scenery from the water by paddling on the beautiful 'Lake Gassan' in Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku, using stable 'tandem canoes' or 'packrafts'. You can enjoy unique experiences such as viewing the secret 'Phantom Waterfall' and the 112-meter-high grand fountain, the tallest in Japan, from the water. Around late October, the surrounding mountains turn into stunning autumn colors. Packrafts are stable, single-rider inflatable canoes/kayaks made of durable material. Because they are stable, we can flexibly adjust the tour based on your preferences—either keeping you relatively dry or, in warmer weather, adding water-based activities like swimming while wearing a life jacket. Basically, this is a flat-water tour on a calm lake, so let's paddle leisurely and discover wonderful scenery. As this is a guided tour, you will start with a safety briefing and instruction on how to operate the equipment on land. With guidance and support throughout, even beginners can participate with peace of mind. Rental of tools and equipment is included, and you will also receive photo data taken by your guide.
The Phantom Waterfall, breathtaking views of Gassan, and Japan's tallest fountain!
This course is primarily aimed at visiting the Phantom Waterfall. You can also see the 112-meter-high grand fountain, the tallest in Japan, from the water, making it full of highlights!
Free photo data! Hot showers available!
We provide photo data for free. Take your memories home with you. In addition, tour participants can use the hot showers at the 'Gassan Canoe Center,' which boasts some of the most comfortable facilities in the country, for free. Refresh yourself before you head home.
All specialized equipment is provided for free!
All specialized equipment necessary for the canoe/packraft experience is provided for free! We provide life jackets (PFDs) and paddles, as well as wetsuits and rain gear depending on the temperature, at no extra cost. Basically, you can participate easily with just clothes that can get wet, a towel, and shoes. During warmer seasons, you are also welcome to participate in your own favorite clothing that you don't mind getting wet.

Paddle across the beautiful Lake Gassan.

Enjoy waterfall bathing in summer!

Comfortable base

Hot showers & changing rooms

Well-equipped rental gear

What You Can Expect

Duration: 3 hour(s)

1 Day

00:00
Meet and check in at Rustica Gassan Branch. Please ensure you arrive and complete check-in at least 10 minutes before the start time.
00:15
Explanation and changing. There will be time for filling out forms, receiving explanations, and changing clothes.
00:20
Travel and lecture. Move to the lakeshore, receive instructions on paddling and safety, and then start.
02:15
Experience. While individual physical fitness levels vary, you will generally spend about 90 to 120 minutes on the lake.
02:40
Finish and return to base. Once you reach the finish line, you will be taken back to the base by a Rustica vehicle.
02:30
Changing and dismissal. After returning the rental equipment at the base, you can use the changing rooms and hot showers before departing at your leisure.

Purchase Notice

Regarding Tour Cancellation:

Packrafts use natural rivers and lakes. If it is difficult to conduct the tour safely due to heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, or issued warnings, the course may be changed or canceled. In the event of cancellation, we will contact you by the night before as much as possible, but due to sudden changes in weather, we may have to contact you on the day of the tour. Please understand this is for safety reasons. If there is no prior notice, the tour will proceed as scheduled.

Notes on Participation:

Basically, anyone who is 12 years old or older, at least 130 cm tall, and in good health can participate. However, we regret that we must refuse participation to those who are intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol (including hangovers), those who are pregnant or may be pregnant, or those who have been forbidden from sports by a doctor or whose health condition could be significantly adversely affected by canoeing/packrafting. Please consult with us in advance if you have any disabilities.

Other Important Notes:

★While there is guide support, lectures, and rescue, this is an activity where falling into the water or getting wet can occur. This is also an activity where you will control the boat yourself.

Remarks:

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Includes/Excludes

・Guide fee ・Full set of equipment rental (life jacket, paddle, packraft or canoe) *Depending on the season, temperature, and weather, additional equipment such as rainwear, wetsuits, and socks may be provided. ・Facility usage fees (changing rooms, hot showers, lounge, etc.) ・Insurance premium ・Photo data

Towel, swimsuit, and shoe rental

Reminders

Age range: 12 to 65 years old
Clothing & Items: ＜Required Items＞・Clothes that can get wet (if the weather is nice, we will tour as is) ・Towel ・Sandals or shoes that can get wet ・Change of clothes ＜Recommended Items＞・Insect repellent ・Sunscreen ・Glasses strap (if you wear glasses) ・Spare contact lenses (if you wear soft contacts) ・Hat that can be secured with a chin strap ・Sunglasses ・Bottled drink
Rental items: All professional equipment is provided for free!
Duration: While it may vary depending on the progress of the tour, the entire process, including changing clothes, instructions, and moving from the base to the lake, takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
Minimum number of participants: 2 people

Meeting Point

Location Name: 105 Gassan-sawa, Nishikawa-machi, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata 990-0733, inside Felicia Gassan Canoe Center

Address: 105 Gassan-sawa, Nishikawa-machi, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata 990-0733, inside Felicia Gassan Canoe Center

How to Get There

・Meeting Time: [Morning Tour] Starts at 9:00 [Afternoon Tour] Starts at 13:30 [Autumn Late Season Special Period] Starts at 11:00 Please complete check-in and payment at least 10 minutes before the start of each tour. ・Meeting Place: Rustica Gassan Branch [105 Gassan-sawa, Nishikawa-machi, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata 990-0733, inside Felicia Gassan Canoe Center] *The reception is located inside the Gassan Canoe Center. Please use the parking lot provided by the Canoe Center.

Experience Location

Location Name: Inside Felicia Gassan Canoe Center, 105 Gassan-zawa, Nishikawa-machi, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata 990-0733

Address: Inside Felicia Gassan Canoe Center, 105 Gassan-zawa, Nishikawa-machi, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata 990-0733

How to Get There

・By car: Please set your Google Maps navigation to 'Gassan Canoe Center' or 'Rustica Gassan Branch'. As the building is new, car navigation systems may not be able to find it. ・By train: Please use a rental car or similar. ・By other means: Please use a rental car or similar.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 6 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 3 to 5 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 80% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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