[Osaka, Sakuranomiya] Kayak Tour of the Water City of Osaka - Paddle-Down Dotonbori Course (4.5 hours, 15km, for experienced kayakers)

This private tour, reserved for one group only, explores the urban jungle of Nakanoshima, Dotonbori, Osaka's busiest shopping district beyond the floodgates, and Osaka's waterways. The 16km course takes 4.5 hours. This tour is for experienced kayakers. Since you must sit for four hours, it is not recommended for children who cannot sit for long periods of time or those who are not physically active. Kayaking through the heart of Dotonbori, Osaka's busiest shopping district, is a unique experience. Your guide will take photos during the tour. Please make your reservation at least three days in advance to apply for permission to pass through the floodgates. This 15km course tours Osaka, the city of water, starting at Osaka Fureai Waterfront Park near JR Sakuranomiya Station, passes through Nakanoshima, the Central Wholesale Market, and the Dotonbori floodgates, passing through the Namba shopping district famous for its Glico sign, before returning to the starting point via the Higashi-Yokobori River. This tour is basically for those who require kayaking experience or are confident in their physical strength.

There are many people who enjoy the outdoors in the great outdoors in places as far away as Okinawa and Hokkaido, and who seek out nature for its love, but I think that few people pay attention to the nature that is right under their feet in their daily lives. Thanks to past government efforts, the water quality has improved, and even though it is an urban river, the environment in which you can enjoy kayaking is now extremely valuable even on a global scale. Why not try experiencing urban river recreation that can be proud of on a global scale? If you are a local, you are sure to love your hometown even more!

Although it is a river, it is actually close to the ocean, and just like the ocean, the direction and speed of the river change due to the influence of the tides.However, we have prepared full-fledged sea kayaks, so you can paddle against the current of the river, which is influenced by the tides, and enjoy a sense of speed that is different from recreational kayaking.

Provided * Kayak, paddle, life jacket, waterproof bag * The guide will take photos during the tour. Basically, you can come empty-handed, but * Water and snacks, hat, rash guard or jacket to protect from the sun, sunscreen, sunglasses, clothes that you don't mind getting dirty or wet, shoes that you don't mind getting wet (sandals), there is a lot of wind on the river, so we recommend bringing a jacket to protect against the cold until around June, but please contact us if you don't have one. If you wear glasses, please bring a band if you have one. * Please purchase your own insurance to cover accidents and injuries during the tour.