[Early Morning Premium Plan] Submerged Forest Canoe Tour

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Canoe through the magical scenery of Shirakawa Lake's great forest!

In the early morning mist, experience a sense of tranquility where time seems to stand still with our Submerged Forest Canoe Tour Early Morning Premium Plan. Just after sunrise, the early morning is calm and refreshing, often shrouded in mist on sunny days.

As you paddle through the deep fog, you'll find yourself in a completely different world, unlike anything you've ever experienced. We provide instructions on paddling techniques, ensuring even complete beginners with no prior experience can safely and leisurely enjoy the tour.

Holding Term	From end of March to end of May
Duration	About 90 minutes
Number of people involved	1 ~ 10people
Fee	11000 JPY- (tax included)

YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE

In the spring, when the water level rises due to melting snow, vast submerged forests appear. We hold a variety of nature experience activities throughout the year, including submerged forest canoe tours at Lake Shirakawa, which can only be experienced for two months from the end of March to May every year. SUP and hidden valley canoeing in the summer, colored leaves canoeing in the autumn, and snow trekking in the winter, all of these tours allow you to feel the changes of the seasons unique to Yamagata with your five senses. From 2023, a new balloon flight experience will be added, allowing you to feel the charm of Yamagata from the sky. Please come and enjoy the great outdoors.

Contact / Organizer Information

Experience Index

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Those who join our tour are drawn into a fantastical world where they can experience breathtaking views and describe their time with us as 'the best scenery!' or 'like a dream!' There's no doubt you'll think, 'It was worth waking up early!' Our guides provide detailed instructions on paddling techniques, ensuring even complete beginners can feel confident and enjoy their time on the lake.

Basic Information

Experience Name	[Early Morning Premium Plan] Submerged Forest Canoe Tour
Holding Place	Shirakawa Dam Lake Shore Park
Duration	About 90 minutes
Holding Term	From end of March to end of May
Start Time	Start 5:00 AM. Subject to change depending on the season.

Implementation Condition

Minimum number of passengers	1people
Maximum number of passengers	10people
Reservation Application Deadline	By 17:00, 1 days in advance
Cancellation Policy	In the event of heavy rain, flooding, or any other conditions deemed unsafe by the organizers, the tour will be canceled.
Important Notes for Participants	If you are participating with a pet (dog), please provide your own life jacket for your pet. Rental is not available. Since this is a tour shared with other participants, we kindly ask for your cooperation and consideration with others.

Fee

Fee	Middle school age and older (12 years or older): 11000 JPY (tax included)
Included in the fee	・Guide fee ・ insurance fee ・Consumption tax ・ Rental fees for three canoe equipment items (canoe, paddle, life jacket)
Fee Remarks	Parking fees (April 27th to May 6th, 2024) [Automobile] 1,000 yen [Motorcycle] 500 yen
Payment Methods	Credit card payment.
Cancellation and Changes	Please refer to our website for more details.
About Cancellation Fees	Please be sure to contact us as soon as possible in case of cancellation or changes.

Meeting Place & Access

Meeting Place	218-1 Kazuma, Iide, Nishiokitama-gun, Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture
Meeting Place Remarks	The back of Hotel Shirakawaso building, where the canoe boarding area is located.
Meeting Time	5:00AM (Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time.)
Access	From Sendai: Approximately 2 hour and 10 minutes by car.　 From Sendai: Approximately 2 hour by train, or approximately 40 minutes by car from Akayu Station.
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Barrier Free	There is. Please feel free to contact us for any inquiries.
Guides and Information	We have staff members who hold certifications such as the Japan Safety Paddling Association's instructor license, Wilderness Medical Associates' Wilderness First Aid (WFA) license, and a former Tokyo Fire Department emergency response team member. We prioritize safety for our customers by ensuring a team equipped with the necessary skills. Furthermore, we conduct regular skill enhancement and training sessions among our staff to continuously improve our services.
Regarding Multilingual Support	Japanese / English