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[Tohoku/Yamagata] Nishikawa-machi, Lake Gassan Canoe & Packraft Tour <Single-seater> ☆ Views of waterfalls and fountains. Includes equipment rental and photo data! Hot showers & comfortable facilities!
Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering
Duration:3 hour(s)
Language(s): English / Japanese
Free cancellation 6 day(s) prior to experience date
- Phantom waterfalls, spectacular views of Mt. Gassan, and Japan's tallest fountain!
- Free photo data! Hot showers available!
- All professional equipment is provided for free!
Package Options
Water Activities
| Water activity type | Canoe・Kayak |
| Special water activity | Packraft |
| Activity season | Summer, Fall |
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Minimum participant requirement | 2 travelers |
| Instruction language | Japanese |
| Activity level | Beginner |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
Product Info
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- ★Let's paddle leisurely on Lake Gassan, a beautiful lake in Tohoku★ 'Lake Gassan Canoe/Packraft Tour - Single-seater type' This is a guided experience tour where you can paddle on 'Lake Gassan', a beautiful lake in Nishikawa-machi, Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku, using stable 'tandem canoes' or 'packrafts' and leisurely enjoy the scenery from the water. You can enjoy unique experiences such as viewing the secret spot 'Phantom Waterfall' and the 112-meter-high fountain, the tallest in Japan, from the water. In late October, the surrounding mountains turn autumn colors, creating a stunning landscape. Packrafts are stable, single-seater inflatable canoes/kayaks made of strong materials. Because they are stable, depending on your request, we can adjust the tour to minimize getting wet, or conversely, in hot weather, we can add elements that involve getting wet, such as swimming while wearing a life jacket. Basically, it is a calm water tour on a gentle lake, so let's paddle slowly and go meet wonderful scenery. As it is a guided tour, you will receive a safety explanation and lecture on how to operate the equipment on land before starting, and with guidance and support, even beginners can participate with peace of mind. Rental of tools and equipment is included, and photo data taken by the guide is also a gift.
- Phantom waterfalls, spectacular views of Mt. Gassan, and Japan's tallest fountain!
- This course has the Phantom Waterfall as its basic destination. You can also see Japan's largest fountain at 112 meters from the water, making it full of highlights!
- Free photo data! Hot showers available!
- We provide photo data for free. Please take your memories home with you. In addition, customers who participate in the tour can use the hot showers at the 'Gassan Canoe Center', one of the most comfortable facilities in the country, for free. Please freshen up before you leave.
- All professional equipment is provided for free!
- We will lend you all the professional equipment deemed necessary for the canoe/packraft experience! In addition to life jackets (PFD) and paddles, we also lend out wetsuits and rainwear for free depending on the temperature. Basically, you can participate easily with just clothes that can get wet, a towel, and shoes. During warm periods, you can also participate in your own favorite clothes that can get wet.
Paddle through the beautiful Lake Gassan.
Enjoy waterfall bathing in summer!
Comfortable base
Hot showers & changing rooms
Well-equipped rentals
What You Can Expect
Duration: 3 hour(s)
1 Day
- 00:00Meet and check in at Rustica Gassan Branch. Please arrive and complete check-in at least 10 minutes before the start time.
- 00:15Explanation & Changing. There is time to fill out documents, receive explanations, and change clothes.
- 00:20Travel & Lecture. Move to the lakeside, and after an explanation of how to paddle and safety aspects, we start.
- 02:15Experience. While it varies depending on physical fitness, you will spend approximately 90 to 120 minutes on the lake.
- 02:40Finish and return to base. Once you reach the finish line, you will head to the base in a Rustica vehicle.
- 02:30Changing & Dismissal. After returning the rental equipment at the base, you can change in the changing room & use the hot shower, then disperse freely.
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:
- ▼Please enter any other requests or questions you may have.
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: 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 990-0733How 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
[Inside Felicia Gassan Canoe Center, 105 Gassan-zawa, Nishikawa-machi, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata 990-0733]
*The reception is inside the Gassan Canoe Center. Please also use the Canoe Center's parking lot.
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 990-0733How 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.
