You will spend a special time floating in a canoe in the midst of nature at Lake Shirakaba, located at an altitude of 1450m. Take a canoe to the headwaters of Lake Shirakaba and experience the coldness of the water directly. Head to a local shrine affiliated with Suwa Taisha to learn more about the history and beliefs of the area.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Life jackets
Canoe rental
Interpreter fees
Meeting Points
Departure
八ヶ岳アドベンチャーツアーズ
Meeting point：Yatsugatake Adventure Tours Pier
Access：
Approximately 30 minutes by bus from Chino Station
Approximately 35 minutes by car from Suwa IC
Approximately 60 minutes by car from Saku IC
Return
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Items to bring： A smartphone or a compact camera for photos.
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Comfortable clothes easy to move in
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Sandals are acceptable during summer
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Over 3 years old
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In the event of dangerous conditions like heavy rain, lightning, or strong winds, the organizer will decide to cancel the event. Otherwise, please gather at the meeting time on the day. We will proceed in light rain as rain gear rental is available for free.
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We'll start the reception 5 minutes before the tour begins, so please arrive 10 minutes early. Without notice or delays exceeding 20 minutes, it will be considered a cancellation on the day, so please arrive with ample time.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This tour explores the origins of water, which has brought blessings to people as a rich resource for more than 10,000 years in Yatsugatake, and reminds us of the connection between people and nature. Lake Shirakaba is an artificial lake created for agricultural crop management downstream, but you can take a canoe trip to experience the blessings of water and visit important places filled with people's wishes.
Our guide, Mr. Godai Fukui, was born at Lake Shirakaba and grew up playing in this natural environment since childhood.He loves Lake Shirakaba and wants to leave it for the next generation.
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Private Canoe Tour: Shirakaba Springs & Highlands
Chino
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You will spend a special time floating in a canoe in the midst of nature at Lake Shirakaba, located at an altitude of 1450m. Take a canoe to the headwaters of Lake Shirakaba and experience the coldness of the water directly. Head to a local shrine affiliated with Suwa Taisha to learn more about the history and beliefs of the area.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Life jackets
Canoe rental
Interpreter fees
Meeting Points
Departure
八ヶ岳アドベンチャーツアーズ
Meeting point：Yatsugatake Adventure Tours Pier
Access：
Approximately 30 minutes by bus from Chino Station
Approximately 35 minutes by car from Suwa IC
Approximately 60 minutes by car from Saku IC
