Name: Lake Shirakawa Canoe Tour: Cool off with water fun this summer! A 2-hour guided tour—perfect for beginners and families, with free photos included!
Brand: YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE
SKU: CAtai
Price: 7000 JPY
Rating: 4.955882352941177 (68 reviews)

Canoe
Lake Shirakawa

[June to December] A 2-hour guided canoe experience surrounded by the beautiful nature of Yamagata. Enjoy paddling across the calm waters of Lake Shirakawa with our experienced local guides. The tour is beginner-friendly and perfect for families. You'll see seasonal landscapes that change from early summer greenery to vibrant autumn colors. We use stable canoes and kayaks that are easy to control, even for first-timers. No experience is needed—your guide will teach you how to paddle. Photos of your tour are included for free. Dogs are welcome! This is a pet-friendly activity where you can enjoy time on the water with your dog. Free parking is available with no waiting time. Level: Beginner / Physical Demand: Low ■Add-ons If you would like to request any of the following options, please check the appropriate boxes on the reservation application form: - Request for canoe *Priority for single-seater, two-seater, etc. - Participation with your dog ■Regarding Children Under Elementary School Age Children who are 85 cm tall or taller are welcome to participate. If a preschool child requires a supplementary seat, we will offer a discount of 2,000 yen. ■Discount for bringing your own canoe If you would like to use your own canoe, please select the "Canoe Bring-in Discount" option. A 2,000 yen discount per person will be applied after the tour. Please note that the system will first show the full price. ■For Those with Concerns About Participation If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns about participating, please feel free to consult with us in advance. We are here to help ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. ■Insurance Coverage Information We provide accident insurance coverage in case participants sustain injuries due to unforeseen accidents during the tour. Please assess if you need to purchase additional coverage for your needs. Insurance Provider: Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Accident Insurance for Event Participants) - Death or Permanent Disability: 10 million yen - Daily Hospitalization Benefit: 5,000 yen per day - Daily Outpatient Benefit: 3,000 yen per day ■Regarding Change and Cancellation Fees The cancellation policy is provided below on this page. Changes to your reservation can be made once for free until 5:00 PM, four days prior to the tour. Any changes made after this time will be treated as a cancellation. ■Reservations via bank transfer If you are unable to pay by credit card, you can book via bank transfer. Please use the following form: https://forms.gle/2AxqiqoLg8BmMG2eA ■Regarding Changing Facilities There are no changing rooms available. If you need to change on-site, we will provide a pop-up tent. Please ask a staff member for assistance. For information regarding appropriate clothing, please refer to the plan details at the bottom of this page.

Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
2 hours

Adult (ages 18+)
JPY 7,000
Children (ages 6-18)
JPY 5,000
Preschoolers (ages 2-6)
JPY 5,000

Outline

- 10:00
  Start Check-in
- 10:05
  Wearing a life jacket and greetings at the beginning
- 10:10
  Paddle operation, getting on and off instructions
- 10:20
  Canoe boarding and paddling practice
- 10:25
  Into Lake Shirakawa
- - 11:50
  To the goal point
- - 12:00
  Closing greetings, dismissal

Checkin Times / Locations
- 10:00
  Iide Canoe Club June to November meeting place
  From Route 113, turn onto Prefectural Road 4 and go through the tunnel. Continue along the road beside Shirakawa Dam for about 5 km, and you will see a red arch bridge. From June to November, the meeting point is located down a small path just before the bridge. Parking is available next to the reception area. Please note: The meeting point is not Shirakawa Lakeside Park (Shirakawaso). If you arrive late, your booking may be treated as a cancellation. Please allow plenty of time to reach the site.

Add-ons / Transportation

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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Plan Information

What's Included
- Guide Fee
- Insurance Fee
- 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
0%
8 days before to 17:00
10%
4 days before to 17:00
30%
1 day before to 17:00
After 17:00, 1 day before
100%
Participation Date