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[Tohoku/Yamagata] Lake Shirakawa canoe tour! Have fun in the water during the hot summer ★ Guided 2-hour course for beginners and families with peace of mind & photo gift

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Beginners welcome - First try
Solo participant
Pets allowed
Charter possible
Operate rain or shine
Children welcome
Photo gifts

Possible number of bookings

1～10
Participating age

2Age ～ 90 Age
Duration

1～2 hours

Plan description

[June to November] An experiential activity where you canoe around Lake Shirakawa, surrounded by magnificent nature. Enjoy plenty of time on the lake with this two-hour experience tour! Come enjoy the beautiful Yamagata scenery that changes with the seasons from the lake with your guide! The guided tour will teach you how to paddle, so even beginners and families with no experience can enjoy the experience safely. We use stable canoes and kayaks that even beginners can easily navigate. Have fun playing energetically and in the hot summer on the cool Yamagata lake. Dogs are welcome! This is an activity that you can enjoy with your beloved dog. There is a direct parking lot, so there is no waiting time. [Beginner, physical strength level 1]

Enjoy a tour with an experienced guide that will let you fully experience the charm of Yamagata!

Our hospitable guides, with diverse backgrounds including a former Japanese ski champion, a Tokyo Fire Department immigrant who was enchanted by Yamagata's nature, and a yoga instructor, will guide you on a safe and enjoyable tour! YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE offers heartwarming experiences through activities that make full use of Yamagata's great nature in each season. Our guides, who are loved by repeat visitors, look forward to welcoming you!

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 8 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation due to customer convenience. 8-5 days in advance: 10% 4-2 days in advance: 30% Cancellation the day before: 100% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100%
About event termination	A full refund will be given if the organizer decides to cancel due to weather warnings.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～10
About duration	1～2 hours 120 minutes (Experience time is about 90 to 110 minutes)
Operating period	2025/6/01〜2025/11/30 June to November
Assembly time	Please come by the reserved time.
Booking deadline	until 16:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	・Clothes that are easy to move in (long sleeves and long pants are recommended in summer to prevent sunburn and insect bites. Pants will especially get wet from the water dripping off the paddles)・Shoes that you don't mind getting dirty (sandals, sneakers, and boots are OK)・Water (plastic bottle, etc.)・Rainwear, cold weather clothing, and gloves (for rainy or cold days)・Change of clothes, towel, bathing set (register on LINE to receive a free hot spring ticket or soft-serve ice cream ticket)・Other (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.) *Simple tents are available onsite, but it will go more smoothly if you arrive dressed in advance.
About rental items	Canoe, paddle, life jacket *Life jackets for dogs are not provided.

Dress code - Must bring items

・Clothes that are easy to move in (long sleeves and long pants are recommended in summer to prevent sunburn and insect bites. Pants will especially get wet from the water dripping off the paddles)・Shoes that you don't mind getting dirty (sandals, sneakers, and boots are OK)・Water (plastic bottle, etc.)・Rainwear, cold weather clothing, and gloves (for rainy or cold days)・Change of clothes, towel, bathing set (register on LINE to receive a free hot spring ticket or soft-serve ice cream ticket)・Other (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.) *Simple tents are available onsite, but it will go more smoothly if you arrive dressed in advance.

About rental items

Canoe, paddle, life jacket *Life jackets for dogs are not provided.

Matters require attention	Your arms and pants may get wet while paddling. On sunny days, the temperature will be high, so please bring plenty of water to prevent heatstroke. Please also bring sunscreen and insect repellent. On bad weather, it will be cold. Please bring rainwear and cold weather clothing.

Access - Map

〒9990424 Takamine, Iide Town, Okitama District, Yamagata Prefecture

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Assembly point

Iide Canoe Club June to November Meeting Point [Access] From National Route 113, turn onto Prefectural Route 4, go through the tunnel, and continue along the road alongside Shirakawa Dam for about 5km until you come to a red arched bridge. The meeting point from June to November is down the path just before the bridge. There is a parking lot next to the reception. *Please note that it is not at Shirakawa Lakeside Park (Shirakawa-so). By car: 10 minutes from JR Tenoko Station, 35 minutes from Nanyo City (via National Route 113)

If you arrive by car

・10 minutes from JR Tenoko Station ・35 minutes from Nanyo City (via National Route 113) Parking spaces: 20, Large buses: allowed Large buses will have to wait near the entrance gate.

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YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE（ヤマガタエクスペリエンス）

: Yamagata Yonezawa/Akayu/Mt. Iide

: Water sports (river / lake activities) Canoeing / Kayaking / Ducky Canoe Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Guided tour Eco-tourism Nature observation / Creature observation Guided tour

Selling points regarding safety

We strive to provide services that consider the safety of our customers, and our staff actively hold regular skill-up training seminars, etc., with instructors licensed by the Japan Safety Paddling Association, WMA Outdoor Disaster First Aid License holders, and former Tokyo Fire Department emergency personnel. In addition, while we do our utmost to ensure a safe tour, we have also purchased "injury insurance" and "liability insurance" so that we can fulfill our responsibilities to our customers in the unlikely event of an accident.

Insurance information	Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Accident insurance Insurance amount Death/permanent disability 10 million yen Hospitalization insurance daily amount (per day) 5,000 yen Outpatient insurance daily amount (per day) 3,000 yen Liability insurance (maximum 1 billion yen per accident)
License and Qualifications	More than 1 year guide experience, hot air balloon pilot certificate, WMA outdoor/disaster emergency worker certification, JSPA basic instructor
Number of staff	15 people
Number of instructors	4 people