Osaka in Canoeing / Kayaking / Ducky

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Experience the charms of Osaka's water city from the river on this half-day kayak tour along the Osaka Canal. Starting at the Waterside Park near JR Sakuranomiya Station, you'll practice paddling on the city's only beach. Then, board your kayak on the calm waters surrounded by the embankment and launch your kayak into the Okawa River. Explore the urban jungle, surrounded by skyscrapers. Speeding through the urban jungle offers a refreshingly different experience than activities in the great outdoors. Courses are tailored to each participant's pace. For those confident in their stamina, we offer a full loop around the urban island of Nakanoshima. This tour is recommended for those who feel like they've had enough of eating too much in Osaka, and need some exercise. Even for locals, the view from the river is a whole new experience, and you'll discover new charms in Osaka, sure to fall even more in love with your hometown! We also offer the Water City Osaka Paddle-Down Tour, Night Kayaking Tour, and Wakayama Sea Kayaking Tour, perfect for experienced kayakers. Provided * Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and other paddling equipment * The guide will take photos during the tour. What to bring * Water and snacks, hat, rash guard or jacket to protect from the sun, sunscreen, sunglasses, clothes and shoes (sandals) that you don't mind getting dirty or wet, as there is a lot of wind on the river, we recommend bringing a jacket to protect you from the cold until around June. If you wear glasses, please bring bands if you have them. Please bring a change of clothes and a towel to wash your feet after the tour. * Please purchase your own insurance to cover accidents and injuries during the tour.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 8～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

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.

• For Rainy Days