Submerged Forest Canoe Tour [Canadian Course] Experience the Breathtaking Spring Scenery with a Single Paddle Adventure

[April 18 – May 17 For Experienced Paddlers] 110-minute Canadian Canoe Tour in the Submerged Forest of Lake Shirakawa. This is an experience-level canoe tour in the submerged forest of Lake Shirakawa. Only for a short period in spring, melting snow raises the water level of the lake, creating a beautiful submerged forest. This tour takes you by Canadian canoe deep into the forest, beyond areas visible from the park. You will glide between trees, feeling a strong connection with nature and the excitement of exploration. A guide accompanies the tour, allowing you to enjoy the experience safely and with confidence. Photos taken during the tour will be provided as digital data. This tour is recommended for guests with prior canoe or kayaking experience. Basic paddling skills and canoe control are required. ■Canoe seating Normally, canoes are shared by two people. If the number of participants is odd, a three-person canoe may be used. If you are joining alone or prefer a solo canoe, please select the “Single Canoe Request” option. ■Optional add-ons Please select the following options in the booking form if desired: ・Single Canoe Request ・Participation with a dog ■Children Children may participate if they are at least 85 cm tall. ■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 are not 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 One schedule change is free of charge up to 5:00 PM, four days before the tour date. Changes after this deadline will be treated as cancellations. Please see the cancellation policy at the bottom of the page. ■Bank transfer bookings If credit card booking is difficult, reservations by bank transfer are available via the following form: 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 5 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

• Add-ons

  • Request solo Canoe Option

    [Description]

    If you wish to participate solo or prefer a single canoe, please select this option. Normally, we use two-person canoes, but if the number of reservations is odd, there is a possibility that you may be assigned to a three-person canoe. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

    [Price]

    Adult (ages 18+)JPY 5,000

    Children (High school student or younger) (ages 6-18)JPY 5,000

  • 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. ・Please contact us if you have a large dog. ・Pets other than dogs are not allowed on board.

    [Price]

    Per-BookingJPY 2,000

  • 2 pets with you *Please bring life jacket

    [Price]

    Per-BookingJPY 4,000

• 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.)

• 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%