Things to do in Shiga

• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours

A SUP experience tour to the mysterious Shirahige Shrine, with its beautiful crystal clear water and floating torii gates! In the beautiful west side of Lake Biwa, which boasts the best water quality in Lake Biwa, you can feel the overwhelming vastness of Lake Biwa and the grandeur of nature while gazing at the horizon. Enjoy the majestic mountains and the beautiful Lake Biwa! Take a commemorative photo in front of the torii gate in the lake! The destination, Shirahige Shrine, is a power spot that Lake Biwa is proud of! It is also called Omi's Itsukushima because of the large torii gate floating in the lake with Okishima in the background. It is the oldest shrine in Omi, and as the name suggests, it is known as the god of longevity and long life, and is also the "god of guidance" for all business, including safe navigation, which is perfect for SUP. The large torii gate is also said to be a landmark for worship by boat. There are many things to see in the shrine grounds, so be sure to visit and then head home!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 05:00 / 06:30 / 07:00 / 09:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Water Sanpo Shiga morning] Would you like to enjoy Lake Biwa freely with SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)? At Water Sanpo Shiga, the instructor explains how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy SUP properly ♪ Also, the meeting place is "Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu". Good access ♪ You can come by car or public transportation. ☆ You can also ride SUP with your dog ☆ * For details, please see the HP [Eligibility and precautions for participating with pets]. * Only dogs can participate [Water Sanpo Shiga Evening Po] Would you like to enjoy Lake Biwa freely with SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)? At Water Sanpo Shiga, the instructor will explain how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy SUP firmly ♪ Sunset SUP World Heritage "Enryakuji" at Lake Biwa You can spend the best time at sunset when the sky of Mt. Hiei turns orange! Even if you don't have your own board, you can easily rent and enjoy SUP at a low price ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering, reception (reception starts 15 minutes before the start), changing clothes, etc. 10 minutes ② Briefing on land 10 minutes ③ Departure / SUP experience (practice basic steering for beginners) 5 minutes ④ SUP Touring (walking on the water / morning) 90 minutes ⑤ Arrival, cleaning up, dissolution 5 minutes

• With Pets

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy Lake Biwa freely on a SUP (stand-up paddle board)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, even beginners can enjoy SUP to the fullest, so our instructors will explain how to ride and operate the paddle, and you can experience it. The venue is Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu, which is easily accessible. You can come by car or public transportation. *From 2020.07.25, the roadside station Biwako Ohashi Rice Plaza has been changed to Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu. ☆You can also ride SUP with your dog☆ *For details, please see the [Eligibility and precautions for participation with pets] on the precautions page. ------------------------------------------------------------------- [Experience duration] Approximately 70 to 80 minutes (approximately 90 minutes from check-in to dismissal) [Experience fee] 6,000 yen per person (tax included) [Schedule] 1. Meeting and check-in (approximately 5 minutes) 2. Briefing on land (approximately 10 minutes) *Staff will explain how to ride the SUP and how to operate the paddle. ③ Landing on the water ⇒ SUP experience (approx. 70-80 minutes) Enjoy freely on the water. ④ Landing and cleaning up * Change clothes if necessary * Shower and changing rooms can be arranged. Please let us know when making your reservation if you wish to use them. ⑤ Disbanding ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++[Notes] * The event may be canceled or changed at the organizers' discretion depending on weather conditions on the day. We ask for your understanding.

• With Pets
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Let's do SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) at Lake Biwa, the best in Japan. This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. Close to Biwako Terrace. Shiga If you come to the prefecture, go to the GOODTIMES tour!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Why don't you do a mega sap at the largest lake in Japan? Ride up on an 8-seat SUP and get together! Since it is a private group, you can enjoy it as much as you want.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Would you like to kayak on Lake Biwa, the best lake in Japan? In this plan, you can visit the lake torii of Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Shiga Prefecture. This is a popular tour where you can fully experience the divine torii and the vast Lake Biwa★

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:40 / 09:50

[07:30-08:30] Hotel transfer within the Osaka Loop Line [08:40] Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) [09:50] Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of Seven-Eleven) [10:50] ▼Miho Museum: Pei's Paradise (about 2 hours, free time including lunch, at own expense) (Closed: March 24th, 31st, 2025, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, May 7th, 12th, 19th, 26th, June 2nd, June 9th - July 11th, July 14th, 22nd, 28th, August 4th, 12th, 18th, August 25th - September 19th, September 22nd, 29th, October 6th, 14th, 20th, 27th, November 4th, 10th, 17th, 25th, December 8th, December 15th - 31st) Opening days: Omihachiman Hachimanbori, not Miho Museum ▼Omihachiman Hachimanbori Experience traditional Japanese architecture along the moat A canal tour with atmosphere and history (about 2 hours, including lunch and free time)Miho Museum is closed. Instead of Miho Museum, we will go to Omihachiman Hachimanbori. [13:50] ▼Kyu-Chikurin-in - Reflection like Ruriko-in (about 60 minutes)|▼Hieizan Hiyoshi Taisha - Head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie Shrines, Hiyoshi Shrines, and Sanno Shrines throughout Japan. Monkeys are messengers of the gods. (Approximately 60 minutes, go when the old bamboo forest is closed. Do not enter the old bamboo forest)|Sanno Torii [15:20] ▼Lake Biwa - Shirahige Shrine - Torii in the lake (about 30 minutes) [16:00] ▼After a fun day of sightseeing, we start to head back. [19:00] ▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free time / about 1 hour)Guests can play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka for about 1 hour. After you're done playing, passengers who have chosen to board and disembark at the meeting point will disband in the Shinsaibashi area. ▼For opening days, please check the Miho Museum official website: http://www.miho.or.jp/calendar/ Permanent exhibition admission fee: 1,100 yen, special exhibition admission ticket: 1,300 yen ▼Ancient bamboo forest admission fee: 330 yen Tasting matcha and Japanese sweets in the garden: 400 yen Closed: Mondays (closed on public holidays), the day after public holidays, December 26th to 31st The Japan tour is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 1～Age 60
• Within 1 hour

Welcome to cover! Towing tube (banana boat) plan! When you think of summer, you think of banana boats! Ride through the water on a banana boat that can carry up to 5 people! Feel refreshed as you cut through the waves on the boat under the midsummer sun! Experience Lake Biwa in summer! *A driver will be driving, so you can enjoy the ride from the back seat. *Available all year round. *Available for one person or more. *Price includes rental fee. *Parking available. *An additional facility usage fee of 550 yen (tax included) (1,100 yen in summer) is required. Thank you for your understanding. *Cover 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 5200105

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Enjoy a relaxing kayaking experience while feeling the refreshing breeze crossing the lake! We use wide, stable kayaks. Beginners are safe! Ages 6 and up are welcome! This is an activity especially recommended for families. Group reservations are also welcome! ! ! ! ~Experience flow~ ① Meeting and check-in Please use the parking lot at Oku-Biwako Makino Park Hotel. (Free) Please change clothes and check-in by the meeting time. If you need to change clothes, you can use the changing room at Makino Sunny Beach by paying the environmental maintenance fee (100 yen/person). ② Explanation We will explain how to operate the kayak and how to put on a life jacket. ③ Touring We will depart while practicing operation. ④ Disbandment After the experience, we will disband. *The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. *You can experience with your pet dog. There are no life jackets for dogs. Please bring one if necessary.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

<About Forest Adventure Ritto> Forest Adventure Ritto is located in the Satoyama area of Shiga Prefecture, where rich nature, historic temples, activities and sports gather. It is easily accessible from both the Meishin and Shin-Meishin Expressways, and you can come for a day trip from Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya. There is a dynamic "Adventure Course" and a "Canopy Course" that even preschoolers can experience, so families, groups, children and adults can enjoy it seriously! "It was better than I expected!" "Next time I'll try a more difficult course!" "The staff was fun!" We aim to be a park that will satisfy both first-timers and repeat visitors! [Canopy Course] Anyone from 110cm tall can experience it! You can also experience the popular "zip slide" that slides down from the top of the tree! The difficulty and height are moderate, so it's perfect for first-timers and children's adventure debut! From kids to seniors, please come and create memories with your family! ▼Time required▼Time required: About 1 hour (one lap of the course)▼Conditions for use▼For people over 110cm tall and weighing less than 110kg. Children 9 years old and under must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or over or a person with equivalent qualifications. (Included in the number of participants) Children aged 10 and over do not need a guardian to participate, but please supervise them from the ground. (Not included in the number of participants) Up to four children can be accompanied by one guardian.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] SUP experience plan! ⭐︎ Foreigners are welcome! !! We will take lessons in simple English (^^) ☆ SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a sport where you ride on a board that is larger and more stable than a normal surfboard and paddle to cruise the surface of the water. Why don't you relax and cruise Lake Biwa? Let's know the history of Akechi Mitsuhide with SUP (Stand Up Paddle) ♪! Visit the land "Biwako Otsu Castle Ruins" related to Akechi Mitsuhide, which is a hot topic in the 2020 NHK Taiga drama "Kirin ga Kuru"! After the siege of Mount Hiei, you can land on the site of Sakamoto Castle built by Akechi Mitsuhide on the shores of Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountain, and you can also see the statue of Mitsuhide! There is a torii gate "Sannou Torii" of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine right next to it, and you can take a commemorative photo at the power spot ♪ Let's take a leisurely exploration of Lake Biwa while looking at the castle ruins map of Otsu! In addition, you can also go sightseeing from the land to Saikyoji Temple, Enryakuji Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, etc., which was built by Prince Shotoku ♪ * You can use it all year round. * Available from 1 person. * The price includes the rental fee. * Equipped with parking lot. * You can swim in Lake Biwa. * A separate facility usage fee of 550 yen [1100 yen from July to the end of August] is required. (Free parking, hot shower, changing room.) * Cover Yamaha Marina Biwako Please come to 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 5200105.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

A very popular activity! Experience a SUP (stand up paddle board) cruise on Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. The destination is the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine on the lake. Features: You can see the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine up close. You can take a commemorative photo with the large torii gate in the background. The experience lasts a long time! You can ride the SUP firmly. The water is crystal clear and clean. You can enjoy it because there is a destination. There are not many SUP spots that meet such perfect conditions! And above all, it is a cruise of just under 1.5 kilometers one way, aiming for the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine that stands tall on the lake! The sense of accomplishment after the end is amazing! ※【Please make sure to read the last "Notes" before making a reservation】※Reservation required※Children (3-8 years old accompanied by a guardian, 9 years old and over alone) can also experience♪※Dogs can ride with you♪ (Please bring a dog life jacket)※Small to large groups and groups are available～Experience flow～① Reception "Ukawa Farm Mart" is the landmark. If you are coming by car, you can use the parking lot. There are also changing rooms and lockers with keys, so please change your clothes and come to the reception 5 minutes before. ↓② Land explanation Before getting on the SUP on the lake, the instructor will explain how to ride the SUP, how to use the paddle and your body, and the course on land. ↓③ Departure! We actually get on the SUP on the water and practice how to row while setting off for Shirahige Shrine and the large torii gate. ↓④ Arrive at the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine! Commemorative photo! Perfect for Instagram! Commemorative photo in front of the large torii gate that stands tall on the mysterious Lake Biwa! The instructor will take lots of photos during the experience and send them to you later via LINE ♪↓⑦ Goal! We arrived safely at Ukawa Farm Mart! We washed our feet, changed our clothes, and the experience ended. Thank you for your hard work! 《Caution》⭐︎Please be sure to prepare a drink. ⭐︎Due to sudden bad weather, we may cancel the tour at short notice, even before the tour starts or during the tour, for the safety of our customers. Please understand. ⭐︎Please be sure to arrive on time for the experience. If you are late, you will not be able to experience the experience. (It will be treated as a cancellation on the day and the cancellation fee will be 100%) ⭐︎Please be sure to register a phone number and email address where you can be contacted, as the tour may be canceled due to bad weather. If we are unable to contact you to cancel and you come to the venue, the tour will not be held. ⭐︎When we contact you to cancel due to bad weather, we ask that you do not force us to hold the tour.

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• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 110
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

It is a course to fly over Lake Biwa with a two-seater paraglider with an instructor. All instructors in our shop have tandem licenses. We will take a commemorative photo in the air. (Free) We guarantee a flight time of 12 minutes because we fly using a paramotor that takes off with propeller thrust. The scenery of Lake Biwa seen from a few hundred meters above the lake is exceptional. It feels very good ♪ We will decide how to fly based on the customer's wishes. I want to fly as high as possible, I want to experience maneuvering, I want to take pictures, etc.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets

• Age 3～Age 69
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 09:20

08:00 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba/Shinsaibashi area)09:20 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Sightseeing bus stop in front of the station10:20 Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii - The legend of the closest to the gods (approx. 30 mins)11:30 Itinerary 1: Sanzenin Temple (approx. 120 mins, free time, lunch included, own expenses, November 5, 2024 - April 15, 2025)Itinerary 2: Lake Biwa Observatory - Enjoy the dreamlike beauty of the lake (approx. 120 mins, free time, lunch at own expense, August 9 - November 4)14:00 Mangetsuji Ukimido - Mangetsuji Temple, a historic temple floating on Lake Biwa, also mentioned in the Eight Views of Omi (approx. 30 mins, free tour, own admission, suggested admission fee: 300 yen/person)15:10 La Collina Omihachiman (approx. 60 minutes, free time) 16:10 Return

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 05:30 / 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A relaxing SUP experience on the beautiful and calm waters of Lake Biwa! There will be a lecture from an instructor. Even beginners can feel at ease♪ ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering / Check-in Please use the parking lot of Lake Biwa Makino Park Hotel. (Free) Please change clothes and check-in by the meeting time. If you need to change clothes, you can use the changing room at Takagihama Auto Campsite by paying the environmental maintenance fee (100 yen / person). ② Explanation We will explain how to operate the SUP and how to put on a life jacket. ③ Touring We will depart while practicing operation. ④ Disbandment After the experience, you will be disbanded. * The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. * You can experience it with your pet dog. There are no life jackets for dogs, so please bring one if necessary.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a company of Mizugo tour in Omihachiman. Take a leisurely rowing boat through the maze-like reed beds that change with the seasons. It is a healing trip where you can experience nature while being healed by the sounds of birds and the wind. There are many water village tours all over Japan, but we are proud that Omihachiman is the best place to go in the wilderness in Japan. Enjoy a wonderful landscape and a relaxing time. There are also chartered boats that you can enjoy with your friends and family, and regular boats that are popular with one or two people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Wake surfing If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wake surfing What? Unlike sea surfing, the sport that you can enjoy the endless waves that ski boats make! Please rest assured for the first time as you make waves according to your skills ☆ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wake surfing All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

For the first time Wakeboarding If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wakeboarding What? Simply put, it's a marine snowboard. \ (^ O ^) / A sport that you can pull on a ski boat and slide on water We compete technique by jump using wave that ski boat makes ♪ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wakeboarding All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

Panoramic view of Lake Biwa⭐︎Lake, mountains and starry sky⭐︎Enjoy a luxurious Jibun CAMP on the super beachside! All that spreads out before you is the vast and beautiful Lake Biwa. Behind you stands the majestic Hira mountain range. Lake Biwa has high transparency, and the water quality is especially beautiful on the west side of the lake. The air is also clear, so the starry sky is simply moving. It is located at Omi-Maiko Beach Minamihama, which is very popular as a beach in the summer. Basically, all areas are dog-friendly, so you can enjoy it together. There is also a dog cafe, R cafe, so your dog will not get bored. It is a private campsite limited to 5 groups per day (4 sections depending on the season), so it is safe for families with small children. Please try it once. Experience this luxurious Lake Biwa camping experience.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• With Pets
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

Kayaking is the only place where you can play in the water with a different perspective than when swimming! It is a plan that allows a wide range of people to experience a lot of such extraordinary things with peace of mind. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner. Please be assured that the instructor will carefully support you. ◎There are clean locker rooms and shower rooms◎◎You can enjoy the facility's outdoor pool at any time before or after the experience (summer only)♪◎The experience fee includes facility usage fees, parking fees, etc., so no additional fees are required. !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 4～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

A bonfire experience on the shores of Lake Biwa in a fantastic location. Why not try spending some quiet, relaxing time that is unique to this time of year? You can forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life while gazing at the flickering flames of the bonfire, and experience a relaxing experience that you can't find anywhere else. We offer you the best time in an open-air space.

• With Pets

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Snowshoes This course is for first challengers. Since it is a flat course with no big ups and downs, children can participate. Lunch is taken in a covered place. Leave your footprints on the snow surface without footprints. It is inevitable to discover the footprints of animals that live in winter. On the day The best course will be decided according to the conditions. “First Walk” Yukiyama-Snowshoes Ideal for debut!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Course is perfect for those of the first challenge to snowshoe mountaineering. A little luck all right if because it is up-and-down of the difference in height 200m position! Climb exhilarating ridge line of beech, please get a special view from the summit of the snow-covered mountains. Lunch will take is the space of the summit, please leave your footprints in the snow surface of the summit with no footprints. Animals of footprints to live Horny in the winter is also inevitable discovery. Fukui Ashioi - Kyoto - we aim to peak of the three border of Shiga.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

More likely fit in a little snowshoeing, ideal for those of the first challenge in the snow mountaineering aiming to summit! It is okay if a little hang in there even in snowshoes first challenge. In the course rich in a snowy field with the changes in the forest zone over the ridge over the headwaters aims to top independent peak of Kyoto highest peak. Snowshoe - course target those who want to aim "the more heights," "the more different mountainous area," getting used to.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

An introductory course that piles up pottery in a string form and creates a form of thought. You can make a wide variety of cups, teacups, figurines and anything you like. You can make it from 500g of soil (the guideline is for 1 bowl of rice bowl). The baking of the work takes about one month to one and a half months.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:45 / 13:30 / 15:30

"SUP" is an abbreviation for Stand Up Paddleboard. It is a new marine sport where you stand on a special board and paddle across the water. It is gaining popularity due to its ease and as an activity that allows even people with little experience in marine sports to enjoy nature. It is a marine sport that is currently attracting attention, offering a new experience like walking on a lake.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00

"Wingfoil" is a new sport that has only just been released to the world. You run using inflatable wings. The underwater foil floats above the water, accelerating you and entering an unexplored zone. *This course can be booked by those who have completed Wingsup School, experienced towing foils, or experienced people and those who have purchased equipment.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 13:15 / 14:15 / 15:15

"Wingfoil" is a new sport that has only just been released. You run using inflatable wings. The underwater foil floats above the water, allowing you to accelerate even further and enter an uncharted territory.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00

"Wingfoil" is a new sport that has only just been released. You run using inflatable wings. The underwater foil floats above the water, allowing you to accelerate even further and enter an uncharted territory.

• For Groups