Embark on a delightful adventure with our Minakami half-day canoe and kayak tour! Perfect for all ages, from 3-year-olds to seniors, this leisurely lake exploration is tailor-made for first-time paddlers, promising a laid-back and enjoyable experience. Picture this: cruising along the water like a graceful water strider, soaking in the serene beauty of the lake. Located just 30 minutes along the scenic Yukemuri Road from Minakami Station, our spot, fondly known as the “Little Canada of Minakami,” awaits your discovery.
What’s the secret to our tour’s popularity? Well, it’s how quickly even the non-sporty types catch on and have an absolute blast! And on those scorching summer days, why not add a playful water gun chase to the mix for an extra splash of fun?
Immerse yourself in Minakami’s bountiful nature, creating cherished memories and enjoying quality time with your loved ones. Whether it’s with family, friends, or that special someone, our tour offers the perfect opportunity to share laughter and bond amidst the wonders of the great outdoors. Let’s paddle away on this enchanting adventure, savoring every moment as if taking a leisurely stroll along the water’s surface.
Tour Details
| Set Time | Morning Tour: 9:20am Afternoon Tour: 12:50pm Please note that the set time will be changed during the “OBON” season. Please contact us for further information. |
| Tour End Time | Morning Tour: 12:00pm Afternoon Tour: 4pm |
| Meeting Point | The Dogen Lake Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone-gun Gunma Japan ■45 minutes from Minakami I.C. by car ■If you travel using public transportations, we can make arrangement to pick you up at the station. Please let us know when booking your adventure. Check the location on Google Maps |
| Included the price | Guide fee / Insurance / Tour Equipments / Snacks |
| What to bring | Swimsuit, towel, hat, sunglasses, rain jacket, jacket, water shoes or water sandals, clothes suitable for canoeing and kayaking We recommend bringing sunscreen and insect repellent spray. |
| Age | 3 years old and above |
Tour Flow
- 【9:15】Check-in
Arrive at our base beside the lake, check in and fill in the document for your adventure.
- 【9:30〜9:50】Tour Briefing and Safety Talk
Your guide will explain tour brief and give a safety explanation. Please listen carefully and follow the rules. Minakami Canoeing & Kayaking Adventure take place on the lake, understanding the rule and obeying it will prevent any incidents.
- 【10:00〜10:15】Start
Now that it’s time to move to the starting point and practice paddling on the lake.
- 【10:15〜10:45】Heading to a waterfall
- 【10:45〜11:15】Snack Time
- 【10:15〜11:45】More Puddling Time
- 【10:45〜12:00】End of the Tour
Your guide will explain how to download your tour photos for free. You can download them at your convenience.
Enjoy our special lunch or snacks at I LOVE OUTDOORS cafe and have a relax and lovely time with your friends.
Booking Policy
| Payment Method | Please pay your tour fee by cash on the tour day or bank transfer beforehand. If you prefer to transfer money for payment, please ensure that you will complete payment 4 days before your tour. Please also ensure that you fill your full name and date of tour when transfering. Bank Account Detail is as follows. Name of Bank: Gunma Bank Branch: Minakami（213） Account Number: （Futsu）0352906 Account Name: Kabushiki Kaisha I Love Outdoors Japan |
| Cancelation Fee | A cancelation fee will be charged if you canceled a booked tour. Please note we will not charge a cancelation fee if cancelation was caused due to bad weather or high water level assessed by I Love Outdoors. 7 days before a tour：30% of the fee 3 days before〜the day before：50% of the fee On the day：100% of the fee |
| Insurance | A canoeing & kayaking tour is conducted in the nature. As an outdoor sports, there are inherent risks with weather and environmental factors. Our professional guides are all trained in their given fields and in rescue techniques to pre see the worse possible outcomes and to make the right possible choices to show our customers the best possible tour and the safest possible tour in the outdoors of Japan. The given tour fee also covers insurance fee for safety reasons. |
| Risk Management | A canoeing & kayaking tour is conducted in the nature. Therefore, our tours might not be carried out as planned influenced by weather and environmental factors. Primarily, water level in the lake and weather is a crucial factor to conduct our tour safely. If our guide made a decision of a cancelation, a full refund will be given. No alcohol and no drugs before your tour. Please do not participate if you are pregnant. Please let us know if you have any injuries. We will let you know if you are suitable to participate a tour. |