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Submerged Forest SUP Experience

Canoe through the magical scenery of Shirakawa Lake's forest!

Operation Period

Mid-April to Mid-May

Time Required

About 90-120 minutes

Number of Participants

2〜13people

Price

7,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Iide Canoe Club "Submerged Forest Canoeing Experience"

Enjoy a 90-minute canoeing tour through the submerged forests of Shirakawa Lake in Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture. We will teach you how to paddle, so even beginners with no experience and families can have a safe and fun experience!

Eligibility: Life jackets for kids are available from 85cm tall, so children from 2 to 3 years old can join the tour with an adult. Junior high school students and older can participate alone.

Capacity: Even one person can apply for the submerged forest canoeing experience. There is no minimum number of participants. If the number of participants is more than 7, the reservation will be made on a tentative basis. You will receive a confirmation of your reservation once the guide has been arranged.

Please bring footwear that you don't mind getting wet because your feet will get wet when you get in the canoe. When you are paddling, your arms and pants may get wet. We also ask that you bring a change of clothes in case the canoe flips over. Bring plenty of water to prevent heat stroke. The weather can get very hot. Please also bring sunscreen and insect repellent. On bad days, it can get cold. Please bring rainwear and warm clothes.

--Change of Clothes--
・Shoes that can get wet (sandals or boots are OK)
・Water
・Sunscreen
・Insect repellent (spray, mosquito coils, etc.)
・Rainwear or warm clothes
・Waterproof smart phone case with strap
・Eyeglass bands(to hold glasses on)

*This experience program will be held even when it rains.
Because the activities are in nature, there are days when the weather is bad. Even on a wet, rainy day, you will be able to experience the beauty of nature and enjoy a rich canoeing experience. Please be sure to bring rain gear, warm clothes, and gloves for the changes in temperature.

However, the event will be cancelled if there is heavy rain, flooding, or dangerous conditions.

The Iide Canoe Club's canoeing tours take you around a lake in the middle of beautiful nature. Surrounded by blue skies, white clouds, and chirping birds, you can feel like you are on an adventure. We will carefully teach you how to paddle, so even beginners with no experience and families can have a safe and fun experience.


Experience Program NameSubmerged Forest SUP Experience
Activity LocationShirakawa Dam Kogan Park
Time RequiredAbout 90-120 minutes
Operation PeriodMid-April to Mid-May
Start TimeExperience start times: 8:00, 10:00, 13:00, 15:00
Minimum number of participants2people
Maximum number of participants13people
About suspension of the activityThe event will be cancelled if there is heavy rain, flooding, or dangerous conditions.
Price
18 years and older7,000 JPY (Tax included)
Younger( high school student and below)5,000 JPY (Tax included)
preschool child(2-6 age)3,000 JPY (Tax included)
with a dog2,000 JPY (Tax included)
What is included in the priceGuide fee, insurance fee, consumption tax, 3 item canoe equipment rental fee (canoe boat, paddle, life jacket). You cannot choose the type of canoe or kayak, it will be up to the guide on the day.
Method of PaymentCredit card.
About cancellations and changesPlease contact us as soon as possible in case of cancellation or changes.
Cancellation Policy3 days or more in advance: no cancellation fee.
2 days before: 50% of experience fee.
1 day before: 70% of experience fee.
Same day/no show: 100% of experience fee.
This does not apply to advance reservations or reservations made through other methods.
Meeting Spot218-1 Kazuma, Iide-machi, Nishiokitama-gun, Yamagata-ken 999-0424
Behind Shirakawa-so, at the canoe boarding station.
Meeting TimePlease arrive 10-minutes before the experience.
Access--By Car--
・15-minute drive from JR Tenoko Station
・45-minute drive from Nanyo City (using National Route 113)
・50-minute drive from Yonezawa (Prefectural Road 4, via Tamaniwa)
ParkingYes
Barrier-free AccessNo
About Guides and ToursJRCA (Japan Recreational Canoe Association) River Senior certified instructors will guide you in a fun and safe way.
About multi-lingual supportJapanese/English