Shiga prefecture Yasu River SUP experience! Shiga prefecture is an area suitable for water sports, one fifth of the prefecture's area is water

It's an SNSK that I was very apologized for when a girl in heels stepped on a train with a fairly high occupancy rate, but it wasn't too bad. Hello. Not only the boarding door but also that door was about to open. This story is going to be long, so I stopped.

By the way, do you all know what is called "SUP"? According to the wiki, "Stand Up Paddle surfing. One of the marine water sports. Also called SUP for short. Stand on a surfboard, glide on the slopes formed by waves, or row on the surface of the water. I will do it. " Simply put, it's a play of riding on a big surfboard and paddling. This is clearly awesome right now, let's explain why and tell you what it's all about!

As you know, boys originally pursue a unique romance that women cannot understand. Robots, cars, trains, etc. lol. One of the highest peaks is the ship. "Own a yacht cruiser" is depicted as a proof of success, and in fact, big entertainers too. After all boys want to ride on something that floats on the water. Aside from romance, women also want to see wonderful scenery, and it is good for both men and women to see beautiful things. As you may know if you have actually boarded a ship, "floating on the water and proceeding as you like" is a lot of fun. If there is something you want to see, take a closer look. There is no road like a car. It's even more fun when the weather is nice. It's even more fun with your friends.

It's like a microcosm of modern society, saying, "It's more fun to go as you like, even though it's difficult or requires skills, and there are many discoveries" rather than going on a fixed path. face).

By the way, SUP is the focus of attention. It's not a ship suddenly. This is a very easy, easy and just-sized water sport. In the photo, you might think, "If you lose your balance, you're likely to turn it over." I thought so, but the conclusion is that it's okay. The board for SUP has more buoyancy than the surfboard and is more stable than I expected. Or rather, even a surfboard is quite stable if it is long. Originally, SUP was easier than I thought because it originated from Hawaiian surfers standing on a longboard and starting to paddle. I felt that it was more stable than a large canoe.

And even if you turn it over, there is a board that floats insanely close to you (it doesn't come off because it has a string), so even if you're not good at swimming, don't worry. I also wear a life jacket. Those who wondered if they would get wet! Yes, unlike a ship, the surface of the water is close, and it takes water, or rather, you can't get on unless you get into the water. But it is good. You can feel closer to nature (if you float without putting the paddle in the water, waterfowl will pass nearby), and since there is no engine, you can proceed at your own timing and at your own speed. It has a higher affinity for nature. Good idea?

And what I recommend for women is that it has a shape-up effect. The muscles around the crotch and thighs are not normally used, and you can strengthen your core by moving them while balancing them. The trunk that I often hear these days. The core is important. Moreover, because it is aerobic exercise, it also has an exercise effect, which is also a popular point for women. It feels good on the surface of the water, so I don't mind, but I sweat unexpectedly. When I actually tried it, I got muscle pain in the place where I said "It's my first time" (mainly inside) lol. That's why it's booming now. That's going to be popular.

So how about such a plan that welcomes beginners? Shiga Prefecture is an experience SUP held on the banks of Lake Biwa, on the Yasu River that runs through Yasu City, Moriyama City, Konan City, and Ritto City. Local favor? Noisy. First of all, before going out to the course, the instructor will teach you the basic rowing method of SUP. It may be confusing at first, but you will soon get used to it. Let's start rowing on the SUP tour. Oh yeah, dressing and changing clothes suitable for marine sports such as swimwear, as well as belongings such as drinks, please prepare a special glasses clasp for glasses, the girl who SUPed with me sank the glasses and said "Why glasses I've seen a mysterious reverse giraffe saying, "I didn't tell you that it's sinking!" (Glasses have been sinking for over 100 years). Please apply for rental with marine shoes.

how was it? My hometown, Shiga Prefecture, is in a rare environment where "1/5 of the prefecture's area is water" and is in the best condition for water sports, because it is not seawater. It will not be sticky if your body is dry. There are dinner cruises on Lake Biwa, and wakeboarding and windsurfing are also popular. The summer vacation period is expected to be quite crowded and crowded. It may be advisable to schedule an early reservation for the experience tour. The plan introduced this time can be reserved until 16:59 the day before (reservation on the day is not possible), and it seems that there is no cancellation fee if you contact us in advance, let alone cancel the tour due to shop convenience.

The nearest station of the above-mentioned plan shop / meeting place is an opportunity to ride a single-line train (there is only one railway and can not pass by other than the station) because it is one of the JR Kusatsu lines at the station called "Ohara station". If you wish to train, it seems that they will also offer free pick-up and drop-off to the station, so please check on reservation. There seems to be a car park for a car. It's about 1 hour from Osaka though it is local feeling like that, about 30 minutes from Kyoto. It is close, Shiga Prefecture! ※ By the way Kusatsu Line 113 series is active! (Do you know who you are?)