Name: Submerged Forest Canoe Tour - Spectacular spring scenery spreading across Lake Shirakawa - Let's go on an adventure! Beginners can feel safe with a guide and receive a photo as a gift!
Brand: YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE
SKU: CAsui
Price: 9900 JPY
Rating: 4.924623115577889 (398 reviews)

Submerged forest
Canoe
Lake Shirakawa

[March 20 – May 30] This approximately 90-minute canoe tour takes you through the breathtaking submerged forest of Lake Shirakawa. Only for a short period in spring, melting snow raises the water level of the lake, creating a magical submerged forest. Hop into a canoe and venture deep into the forest—areas that cannot be seen from inside the park. As you glide smoothly between the trees, you will experience a sense of harmony with nature and an exciting, memorable adventure. A guide accompanies the tour and provides basic paddling instruction as well as support when getting in and out of the canoe. Even complete beginners and families with children can join safely and enjoy the experience with confidence. ■Optional add-ons If you wish to request any of the following, please select the option in the booking form: ・Canoe preference (single, double, etc.) ・Participation with a dog ■Children Children may participate if they are at least 85 cm tall. If a preschool-aged child is seated in a support seat, a discount of JPY 2,000 will be applied. ■Guests with health concerns If you have a medical condition or feel unsure about participating, please contact us in advance. ■Pricing Prices vary depending on the date, including peak periods such as Golden Week. ■Availability Availability is shown in real time on the booking site. Fully booked time slots will not be displayed. If there are not enough remaining seats for your group, the slot will be shown as unavailable. We do not accept waiting lists. ■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 ■Changes and cancellations The cancellation policy is listed at the bottom of this page. One schedule change is free of charge if made by 5:00 PM, four days before the tour date. Changes after this deadline will be treated as cancellations. ■Booking by bank transfer If online booking by credit card is difficult, reservations by bank transfer are available via the form below: https://forms.gle/2AxqiqoLg8BmMG2eA ■ Check-in on the Day Please make sure to use the restroom and change clothes in advance, then gather at the meeting point (in front of the Iide Canoe Club hut). Check-in will begin 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. Please note that the meeting point is not Shirakawaso, so kindly ensure you come to the correct location. During holiday periods, traffic congestion is expected. We strongly recommend allowing extra travel time. As this tour is conducted in a group setting with other guests, we are unable to delay the schedule. If you arrive after your reserved time, your booking will be treated as a cancellation and no refunds will be issued. Thank you for your understanding. ■Changing Facilities & Lockers There are no permanent changing rooms or lockers at the site. Please keep your belongings with you at all times. If you need to change clothes on-site, a portable pop-up changing tent is available. Please ask our staff. For clothing details, please refer to the PDF below: http://yamagata-ex.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/clothingEN.pdf ■ Road Closure Notice (Traffic Restriction) 1. Prefectural Route 378 from the Kitakata City direction is closed for the winter and is not passable. 2. Prefectural Route 8 from the Oguni Town direction is closed for the winter and is not passable. 3. The main road to the Submerged Forest, “Nakatsugawa Bridge,” was closed until April 17, but it is now open to traffic. ■ Parking Information Please note that a parking fee will be charged from April 18th to May 17th. Parking fees are not included in the tour price. ■ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) We have compiled answers to common questions and concerns about the tour. For information regarding reservations, clothing, participation requirements, and more, please refer to the link below: https://picturesque-feast-347.notion.site/FAQ-3450706b1112800eb2e3e361fbb1529d ■Commercial Activities in the Submerged Forest of Lake Shirakawa Lake Shirakawa has been designated under a river space open-use initiative aimed at further revitalizing the local community and economy. In accordance with this initiative, our company conducts tours with the official authorization of the relevant government authorities.

Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
1h 30m

Adult (ages 18+)
JPY 10,000
Children (High school student or younger) (ages 6-18)
JPY 8,000
Preschoolers (ages 2-6)
JPY 8,000

Campaign
Early Bird Discount! Up to JPY 100 OFF until 14 days before participation at 12:00 AM!
Participation Date: Mar 20, 2026 ~ May 30, 2026
- Adult (ages 18+)
  JPY 100 OFF
  JPY 9,900〜
  JPY 10,000
- Children (High school student or younger) (ages 6-18)
  JPY 100 OFF
  JPY 7,900〜
  JPY 8,000
- Preschoolers (ages 2-6)
  JPY 100 OFF
  JPY 7,900〜
  JPY 8,000

Outline

- 7:50
  Start Check-in
- 8:00
  Wearing a life jacket and greetings at the beginning
- 8:05
  Paddle operation, getting on and off instructions
- 8:15
  Canoe boarding and paddling practice
- 8:25
  Into the submerged forest
- 9:20
  To the goal point
- 9:30
  Closing greetings, dismissal

Checkin Times / Locations
- 7:50
  Given Name(Kana)
  Shirakawa Lakeside Park (behind the Shirakawa-so building) Canoe boarding area *If you are late for the start time, your reservation will be canceled. Please arrive early.

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 2,000
- Request for canoe: Tandem
  [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.
  [Price]
  Per-BookingJPY 2,000
- 1 pet with you *Please bring life jacket
  [Description]
  Please bring your own dog life jacket. Rentals are not available. Guests without a dog life jacket cannot participate. Pet insurance is not provided. Participation is at the owner’s own responsibility. This is a shared tour, so please be considerate of other guests. If you plan to join with a large dog, please contact us in advance. Only dogs are allowed. Other pets are not permitted.
  [Price]
  Per-BookingJPY 2,000
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Plan Information

What's Included
- Guide Fee
- Insurance
- Consumption tax
- Rental fee for 3 pieces of canoe equipment (canoe, paddle, life jacket)
What's Not Included
- Parking Fee (April 18 – May 17)
What to Bring
- Clothes that are easy to move in (water falling from the paddle will get wet especially your pants)
- Shoes that can get dirty (long boots are also OK)
- Water (plastic bottle, etc.)
- Rainwear, winter clothing, and gloves (for rainy or cold days. Mornings and evenings are chilly)
- Waterproof smartphone cases, straps, etc. (If you drop it in the lake, it won't come back.)
- Others (towels, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.)
- Light Long-Sleeve Top (Recommended on warmer days from May onward to protect against insects.)
Cancellation Policies
- Until 23:59, 15 days prior: 0%
- Until 17:00, 4 days prior: 10%
- Until 17:00 the day before: 30%
- After 17:00 the day before: 100%