Lake Shirakawa Canoe Tour – Enjoy the Fresh Early Summer : 2-Hour Guided Course for Beginners & Families with Free Photos

[June – November] Enjoy a relaxing canoe experience surrounded by the magnificent nature of Lake Shirakawa.
This 2-hour guided activity lets you fully enjoy your time on the calm lake, feeling the beauty of each season reflected on the water and mountains. Experience a special moment for your senses — the gentle breeze, the sparkle on the lake, and the colorful scenery that changes throughout the year.
Immerse yourself in a healing moment on a refreshing early summer lake, surrounded by Yamagata’s lush new green. Our friendly guides will teach you how to paddle safely, so even complete beginners and families with children can enjoy with confidence.
We use stable canoes and kayaks that are easy to handle, making it safe and fun for everyone. Dogs are also welcome! You can share this memorable experience with your furry friend.
The meeting point is directly connected to the parking area, so there’s no waiting time. ▪️Canoe Bring-Your-Own Discount If you wish to participate using your own canoe, please select the “Canoe Bring-Your-Own Discount” option.
After your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive a ¥2,000 discount per person.
Please note that the system will first process the regular price before applying the discount. ▪️For Those with Health Concerns If you have any medical conditions or concerns about participation, please contact us in advance. ▪️Insurance Coverage All participants are covered by accident insurance provided by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. ・Death or permanent disability: ¥10,000,000 ・Hospitalization (per day): ¥5,000 ・Outpatient treatment (per day): ¥3,000 You may choose to arrange additional coverage if you wish. ▪️Change & Cancellation Policy The cancellation policy can be found at the bottom of this page.
Reservation changes are free of charge up to 4 days before the tour (by 5:00 PM).
Changes made after that time will be treated as cancellations. ▪️Bank Transfer Booking If online credit card payment is not available, you can book via bank transfer.
Please fill out the form below:
 https://forms.gle/2AxqiqoLg8BmMG2eA ▪️Changing Room There is no changing room on site.
If you need to change clothes, a pop-up tent will be available upon request.
Please check the “Plan Information” section below for clothing recommendations.

• Days of Week

  Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

• Duration

  2h

• Adult (ages 18+)

  JPY 7,000

• Children (High school student or younger) (ages 6-18)

  JPY 5,000

• Preschoolers (ages 2-6)

  JPY 5,000

• Add-ons

  • Request for canoe: Solo

    [Description]

    Please select this option only if you wish. If multiple customers' requests overlap and we are unable to accommodate your request on the day, we will refund your money. If you are combining single and double riders with multiple people, please select this option and write it in the request column on the payment screen.

    [Price]

    Per-BookingJPY 1,000

  • Request for canoe: Tandem

    [Price]

    Per-BookingJPY 1,000

  • 1 pet with you *Please bring life jacket

    [Description]

    ・Please be sure to bring your own life jacket for your pet. There are no rentals. ・We do not have insurance for pets. ・Please be considerate of this tour as you will be traveling with other customers. ・Pets other than dogs are not allowed on board.

    [Price]

    Per-BookingJPY 2,000

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• What's Included

  • Guide Fee
  • Insurance
  • Consumption tax
  • Rental fee for 3 pieces of canoe equipment (canoe, paddle, life jacket)

• What to Bring

  • Wear clothes that are easy to move in (long sleeves and long pants are recommended in summer to prevent sunburn and insect bites. Water falling from the paddle will especially get wet)
  • Shoes that you don't mind getting dirty (sandals, sneakers, boots are OK)
  • Water (plastic bottle, etc.)
  • Rainwear, cold weather clothing, gloves (for rainy or cold days)
  • Waterproof smartphone cases, straps, etc. (If you drop it in the lake, it won't come back.)
  • Other (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.)

• Cancellation Policies

  • Until 17:00, 8 days prior: 0%
  • Until 17:00, 4 days prior: 10%
  • Until 17:00 the day before: 30%
  • After 17:00 the day before: 100%