Kayaking Experience
Experience kayaking on the gentle currents of the Somagawa River in Kōka City. Beginner-friendly!
Experience Content
Come and enjoy many different water activities in Shiga Prefecture, home to Lake Biwa! For first-timers of all ages, please try kayaking in the ninja village of Kōka before trying it on Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa.
Schedule
10:00 Meet at Kōka Tourism & Community Development Association (Kōnan) for registration
※Please show your reservation email (printouts accepted)
Proceed to the activity site by your own vehicle or on foot (approx. 10 min walk)
10:20 Change clothes (if necessary), life jacket briefing, kayak boarding/paddling instruction
11:10 Break
11:30 Resume kayaking experience
12:00 End / Change clothes
(Afternoon session meets at 13:00 and follows the same schedule, ending around 15:00
Details
Meeting Place In front of the Kōka Tourism and Community Development Association
Fee (tax included) Adults: ¥5,000; Children 12 and under: ¥4,000
Included in the price All fees outlined in itinerary
Items not included in the fee Personal expenses outside the itinerary
Items to Bring / Attire Change of clothes / towel / sunscreen / glasses straphat / water shoes or sandals / water
Number of participants required 2 to 10 people
Other Information If the minimum number of participants (2 people) is not met or severe weather is forecast, we will notify you of cancellation by the day before the tour. (100% refund applies for cancellations made at the operator’s discretion.) This experience takes place in a gentle section of the Somagawa River. However, as it is a nature activity, we recommend purchasing insurance before departure in case of unexpected injuries.