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[Nagano, Suwa] 120-minute kayaking experience with a guide | Beginners, families, couples welcome | Empty-handed OK
Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)
Duration:2 hour(s)
Guided language: English / 日本語
Free cancellation 4 day(s) prior to experience date
- Kayaking experience on Nagano Prefecture's largest lake ♪
- Dog life jackets are also available for rental (for a fee)!
- The guide will take photos and give you the data for free!
Water Activities
| Water activity type | Canoe・Kayak |
| Activity season | Summer, Fall |
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Minimum participant requirement | 1 traveler |
| Instruction language | Japanese |
| Activity level | Beginner |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
Product Info
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- The Lake Suwa kayak tour lasts for two hours! Your instructor will carefully teach you how to kayak! Even first-time kayakers can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. The kayaks used are highly stable, lightweight, and easy to handle, making them easy for women and children to pilot. During the tour, you can get up close to Hatsushima, an isolated island floating in Lake Suwa! The view of Hatsushima, which is usually difficult to get close to, and the Suwa townscape from the lake surface are sure to become fond memories of your trip to Suwa! Enjoy a safe and secure kayaking tour with a guide. All the equipment necessary for the kayaking experience (kayak, paddle, life jacket) is provided!
- Kayaking experience on Nagano Prefecture's largest lake ♪
- Lake Suwa, located in the center of Shinshu, the center of Japan, is easily accessible by express train, taking just two hours from Tokyo! An instructor will carefully teach you how to kayak, so even beginners can enjoy the experience. There are plenty of things to see once you head out onto the lake! You can get up close to the geysers at Kami-Suwa Onsen and the isolated island of Hatsushima, floating on Lake Suwa... just floating on the water will give you an extraordinary feeling.
- Dog life jackets are also available for rental (for a fee)!
- We handle a variety of dogs, from small to large. Why not create some memories with your beloved family member? Our guides love dogs too. Pet life jacket rental fee: ¥1,000 (tax included) *On-site payment only
- The guide will take photos and give you the data for free!
- During the tour, the guide will take photos. If it's your first kayaking experience and you don't have time to take photos yourself, don't worry! The number of photos taken per group is approximately 20 (this may vary depending on the number of participants).
Learn the basics of rowing!
No need to worry about falling or getting wet when launching!
Head out onto the lake and tour the famous sights of Lake Suwa!
Get up close and personal with Hatsushima, an isolated island floating in the lake!
An important member of the family! You can even bring your pet on board!
Located at an altitude of 759m, the view from the lake is spectacular!
Photo data gift!
Make wonderful travel memories with your friends!
Time alone as a couple...
What You Can Expect
Duration: 2 hour(s)
1 Day
- 08:00Meeting and Check-in: Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled time at Beniya Marina. After checking in, you will receive an explanation on life jackets and a safety briefing on land.
- 08:20We set off. We'll also be teaching you how to row on the lake, so you can have fun while improving your skills.
- 09:00Get up close to Hatsushima, an isolated island floating on the lake! It's rare to get to see Hatsushima up close! Take a break and take some commemorative photos!
- 09:30Geyser erupts from Kami-Suwa Onsen! From the Lake Suwa Geyser Center, you can look up at the geyser erupting to a height of about 5 meters from the lake!
- 10:00Return and disband. After the tour ends, you will receive free photo data taken by the guide!
Purchase Notice
Questions about booking:
- Question 1: Please let us know if you would like a single or double seater.
- Question 2: If you are bringing children, please let us know their ages.
- Question 3: [Question regarding travelling with pets] We will provide life jackets for dogs, so if you would like to use one, please let us know the breed and length of your dog in advance.
Regarding cancellation of the event:
- [When the tour is cancelled] - The tour may be cancelled if heavy rain, flood, or thunderstorm warnings are issued or are expected to be issued. - The tour will be cancelled if the wind speed exceeds 5m/s and the guide judges it to be dangerous in accordance with safety standards. [About the decision to cancel] - If there is a forecast that clearly makes it difficult to proceed, such as a typhoon, we will make a decision by 8:00 PM the day before and notify customers of the cancellation. - If the weather suddenly worsens on the day, we may decide to cancel the tour one hour before the start.
Please note the following when participating in this course:
- ・Life jackets are available for children over 85cm tall. Please note that for safety reasons, children under 85cm are not allowed on board. ・Boarding with pets such as dogs *If your pet becomes violent on the boat or jumps into the water, we will do our best to rescue them, but please note that we cannot take responsibility for your pet. As long as your pet is well-behaved, there is no problem. We will provide life jackets for dogs, so please let us know the breed and length of your dog in advance.
Other important points:
- ・Due to weather conditions, tours may be cancelled at short notice. Due to the characteristics of Lake Suwa, tours may not be able to be held due to strong winds even on sunny days. If wind speeds exceed 5m/s, tours may not be held even at the last minute. We operate with the safety of our customers as our number one priority. Please understand in advance.
Includes/Excludes
- ・Experience fee ・Kayak equipment rental fee (boat, paddle, life jacket) ・Sandals (limited number available) ・Insurance fee・Guide fee
- none
Reminders
Participant age: 3 to 80 years old
What to wear and bring: ・Clothes you don't mind getting wet (quick-drying materials: jersey or polyester, swimsuits are acceptable in summer) ・Towel ・Sandals ・Rainwear or raincoat (depending on the weather) ・Change of clothes ・Hat (to prevent heatstroke) ・Plastic bag (to put your change of clothes in) ・Drinks
Rental equipment: ・Kayak equipment (life jacket, paddle) (free) ・Sandals (free) ・Pet life jacket (fee required) ・Gloves (free)
Total time (from meeting to dismissal): 2 hours Actual experience time (excluding travel and waiting): 1 hour 30 minutes
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
Meeting Point
Location Name: 2-7-21 Kogandori, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0027
Address: 2-7-21 Kogandori, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0027How to Get There
・Meeting time:
10 minutes before the start of the experience
・Meeting location:
Beni-ya Marina
Experience Location
Location Name: 2-7-21 Kogandori, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0027
Address: 2-7-21 Kogandori, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0027How to Get There
・By car:
・If coming from the Chuo Expressway (Tokyo/Nagoya direction), the nearest interchange is Suwa IC. It's approximately 6 km (15 minutes) by car from Suwa IC on the Chuo Expressway. ・If coming from the Nagano Expressway (Niigata/Hokuriku/Nagano direction), the nearest interchange is Okaya IC. It's approximately 8 km (20 minutes) by car from Okaya IC on the Nagano Expressway. ・Please use the Lakeside Parking Lot along Lakeside Street or the Hotel Beniya Large Parking Lot behind Hotel Beniya.
Large buses: Allowed
・By train:
Exit the East Exit of JR Kami-Suwa Station, turn left, and head toward Lake Suwa (towards Shimo-Suwa). You will find the meeting point, Beniya Marina, along Lakeside Street. There is a taxi stand at the East Exit of JR Kami-Suwa Station. The taxi ride takes approximately 3-5 minutes.
・For those arriving by other means:
None
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 4 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 2 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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