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Lake Hamana Guided Kayak Nature Tour

Embark on a journey to learn about the lake's ecosystem with a marine adventurer guide!

Come on a guided tour with a marine adventurer who has traveled around the world by kayak! You can learn about the importance of nature and how to enjoy it by observing living creatures and marine plants in Lake Hamana, one of the most famous brackish lakes in Japan, located in Shizuoka Prefecture.
This area has shallow tidal flats, making it safe for families and people who are not good at swimming. The meeting place will be at Bentenjima Seaside Park, which is only a 3-minute walk from the JR station, about 90 minutes from both Tokyo and Osaka.
Just a few minutes after getting off the train, a breathtaking view of Lake Hamana, which connects to the Pacific Ocean, will open up before your eyes.
Availability All year round
Deadline Up to 3 days in advance
Gathering 9:30am or 1pm
In front of the Maisaka Tourist Association in Bentenjima Seaside Park
Duration Approx. 2.5 hours.
Capacity 2〜10 people
Eligibility 5〜69 years old
Those 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Language Japanese/ Basic English
Itinerary
  • A boat ride to an uninhabited island on the other side of the lake (a few minutes' ride)
  • Commemorative photo and lecture on how to paddle the kayak
  • Tour of the uninhabited island
  • Return by boat to the meeting place to finish

Fee
Off-season
Over 12 ¥16,500/person
Under 11 ¥12,100/person
Peak-season
Over 12 ¥18,700/person
Under 11 ¥14,300/person
Included in Cost/ Insurance fee, tour fee, and rental fee for sea kayak and equipment used during the tour
caution
  • Canceled in case of storm (Tour will be held in the event of light rain)
  • If the event is unavoidably cancelled due to inclement weather, we will notify you by the evening of the day before.
  • Free showers and changing rooms are available at Bentenjima Seaside Park.
  • Late arrivals will be treated as cancellations, as you will be with other participants.
Method of PaymentAdvance payment/ paypal
Cancellation Charges
7 Notice:¥3,000
6 Day to 4 Day Notice:30%
3 Day to 2 Day Notice:50%
1 Day Notice:90%
Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show:100%
※If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, we will refund the amount of the tour fee, excluding the booking fee

How to reserve
Please book at least 3 days before.


Meeting Place:Maisaka Tourist Association


TRANSPORT From Hamamatsu Station
[TRAIN] Take the JR Tokaido Main Line train bound for Toyohashi, get off at Bentenjima Station, and walk 5 minutes.
[CAR] 30 minutes
2024.9.25 update
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