Course Overview
| Time required | Approximately 2 hours |
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| Meeting Time | 10:00/13:30 |
| Eligible Age Group | 2 years old and up |
| History Period | Late April to late November |
| Gathering Place | Yamaho 3378, Ichikawa-Misato-cho, Nishi-Yatsushiro-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan Hitoiki-so Outdoor Service and Shibireko Branch (in “Shibireko Suimei-so”) |
Time Schedule
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1Assembly and reception
Gather at the Hitoikiso Outdoor Service Lake Shibireko Branch (in Suimei-so) for registration and payment.
After registration, you will be transferred to the boat launch area on foot. It takes about 5 minutes on foot.
If you need to change your clothes, please do so before the meeting time. If you want to change, please do so before the meeting time. -
2Explanation and Basic Operation Lessons on Land
Before you get in the kayak, we’ll do a safety talk and paddle practice to help you enjoy the tour safely.
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3 Basic Canoeing Lessons (on the Lake)
At last, we’re on the lake! We’ll review paddle operation on land as we circle the lakeside together.
In between practice, we’ll also show you some of the lake’s ancient legends and the surrounding nature. -
4 Mini-tour
Lake Shibireko, a small lake about 1.3 km in circumference, with a guide leading the way. You and your dog will enjoy the view of this small lake surrounded by nature from the lake.
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5 Free Time
The second half of the tour is free time for you to enjoy your free time on the lake!
You can relax and paddle while enjoying the seasonal view from the lake. Energetic pooches jump from their kayaks! -
6Leave the shutterbugs to us!
Guide takes a look at the energetic moments of the dogs with his SLR camera!
The owners concentrate on playing with their dogs to their heart’s content! We will take many powerful and memorable photos.Tour photo data present
A waterproof SLR camera will be used by our staff to take photos during the tour. You can download the data from the website within a day or two of the tour. (*If you wish, we can send you a CD-R. -
7 End of Tour
When the sun is nice, you can fall asleep in your swaying kayak.
After enjoying plenty of time on the lake, the tour is sadly over. If you’ve been swimming in the lake, take a quick shower to refresh yourself. -
8Disbanding
Thanks for your help! You will have to walk to the other side of the river where the reception desk is located.
If you still want to take your time and have a little bit of appetite, please go to the mountain cottage “Suiming-so” at the reception area. Chai and other herb teas, coffee, and dishes full of wild vegetables are available.
Discount coupons for nearby hot springs and tourist information are also available. Please take a look!
Participation Fee
Half Day Kayaking Experience Course
| Junior High School and up | 5,500 yen |
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| Elementary School | 4,300 yen |
| 2 years old and up (per person) |
1,700 yen |
| Small and medium-sized dogs (up to about 30 kg) |
1,000 yen |
| Visit Only @ Junior High School and up | 500 yen (Facility use fee of Suimyo-so) |
| Field trip only at elementary school | 400 yen (Facility use fee of Suimyo-so) |
Please inquire in advance for large dogs (over 30kg).
Pre-school children must be on their parents’ lap. Paddles are not available.
If you bring your own kayak or other equipment, you can participate in this tour for ¥2,500 per person (for elementary school students at ¥2,300 per person) only if you have participated in this kayak tour at least once.
One-Day Kayak Experience Course
You can bring your own lunch or order it at Suimei-so.
The morning session (10:00-10:30) will be the same as the half-day course, and the afternoon session will be free.
| Junior High School and up | 8,500 yen |
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| Elementary School | 6,200 yen |
| Doggy | 1,500 yen |
Please contact us in advance for large dogs (over 30kg).
Prices are tax included.
Supplementary information
Notice for Preschool Children
Preschoolers must be on the lap of their parents or guardians and there are no paddles.
“About Lunch”
From September 2017, due to family reasons (don’t worry, we are as good as ever), we are suspending the recruitment for the kayaking experience course with lunch.
At the meeting place, “Yio Renko Suimei-so”, where we will meet, you can have your own lunch on the lakeside terrace, or you can order a light meal (ramen, curry, udon, etc.).
What’s included in the price
Guide fee, kayak set rental (kayak, rough jacket, doggy life jacket and paddle), insurance, consumption tax, and facility rental fee at Suimyo Villa.
Things not included in the price
Suimyo-so parking lot usage fee (400 yen per car)
Please park at the second parking lot of Suimyoso (at the end of the paved road, on the right hand side). Please be careful not to go to the adjoining “Ryuunso” by mistake (for adult reasons).
Payment Method
Please pay by cash or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, or JCB) at the registration desk on the day of your participation.
Cautions
History Period
Late April to late November (depending on weather conditions)
Conditions for Participation
Anyone who is healthy and able-bodied is welcome to participate.
Children of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
As a rule, participants with disabilities must be accompanied by a companion. Please consult with us in advance for further information.
Please consult with us in advance.
Eligible Age Group
1 year old and up.
Number of applicants
1 to 10 people
Minimum number of participants
Two.
Please note that the tour may not be able to be held in the event that there are not enough participants.
In this case, we will contact the representative of the applicant one week in advance.
In such a case, we will contact the representative of the applicant one week in advance.
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation by the customer, the following cancellation fee will be charged.
| One week to two days before the tour | 20% |
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| The day before | 80% |
| The Day | 100% |
About the schedule change
No change fee will be charged for the first visit to a vacant date, but a change fee of 1000 yen will be charged for each subsequent visit.
Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged in the event that a reservation cannot be changed.
Please contact us as soon as possible.
About the cancellation of the event
In case of light rain, the tour will be held, but in case of heavy rain or other stormy weather, the tour may be cancelled.
However, in case of heavy rain or other inclement weather, the tour may be cancelled.
Please note that you must pay attention to the following points
Please read and agree to the following terms and conditions before participating in any of our tours.
- In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, no charge will be made, but a cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made by the customer. Cancellation fees will be as listed.
- While careful consideration will be given to the weather conditions, we may have to cut the schedule and cancel the tour in the middle of the tour due to unexpected sudden changes in weather conditions. However, in the event of a sudden change in weather or severe weather conditions, the decision to cancel a tour may be made at the last minute. However, in the case of a sudden change in weather or severe weather conditions, the decision may be made at the last minute. Please understand that this is a measure for the safety of the tour.
- While participating in the tour, please follow your guide’s instructions and advice, and pay close attention to your own safety.
- If you are injured or have an accident while participating in the tour, you will be compensated within the limits of your insurance policy.
Coverage for death and permanent disability: 2 million yen per day Hospitalization: 3,000 yen per day Hospital visit: 2,000 yen per day Liability (per accident): 100 million yen - We are not responsible for accidents caused by causes other than the intentional or gross negligence of the organizers and guides. (This may be due to unpredictable causes such as natural disasters or due to the intention or negligence of the individual participant)
- The images taken during the tour may be used commercially in advertising materials in general and in the press and information media without permission from the client. If you do not wish your image to be used, please contact us in advance.
Other special notes
The kayaks used will be two-person boats. When an odd number of people join the tour, you may be asked to share a ride with another group or a guide. Please note that you may be asked to share a ride with another group or a guide if there are an odd number of people participating.
About the participation of children
Children in elementary school and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Preschoolers must be on their parent’s lap and there are no paddles.
Please note that this tour is open to people with dogs. Please note that this is a tour for people with dogs.
[Notes on dog participation]
In order to ensure the safety of the tour, we ask for your cooperation and understanding of the following
- No chewing habits
- Vaccines and regular rabies vaccinations
- Healthy and free of disease.
- Not in heat
- Please note that we are not responsible for any fights or accidents between your dogs.
- Owners should be careful to keep an eye on their dogs.
- Please pay close attention to your dog’s health and make sure he or she is in good physical condition before you come to us
- You must take care of your dog’s poop and pee.
Please note that large dogs must be able to command their owners on the water. Please note that we may ask you to refuse to board if you are not able to control your dog after the tour starts. In that case, we will not refund you.
Luggage and Clothing
Must-have items to be prepared
Clothing that does not interfere with movement (clothing for the tour)
From April to June and September to October, fleece or jersey tops and bottoms. From July to August, please wear a T-shirt or shorts. (For those who play in the water, please bring a swimsuit and goggles).
Athletic shoes or sandals (with a fixed heel) that can get wet.
A change of clothes (to get slightly wet from paddle splashes)
Drinks (for boarding the kayak. Plastic bottles, etc.)
Hat (preferably one with a wide brim).
Towel
Raincoat (for those who are concerned about wet weather and wet clothes)
Good things to have
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Toys for dogs
Rental Items
All basic equipment rentals are included in the entry fee.
Access
Hitoiki-so Outdoor Service
Yamanashi3378 Yamaho, Ichikawamisato-cho, Nishi-Yashiro-gun, Nishayatsushiro-gun
Hitoikisou Outdoor Service and Yioi-rienko Branch (in Shibireko Suimei-so)
If you are coming by car
About 40 minutes from the Kofu South IC on the Chuo Expressway
Click here for reference routes.
Phone number for map search: 055-272-1030 (Yio Renko Suimei-so)
Map Code: 59 092 146*18
parking lot
Parking lot (400 yen)
Please park at the end of the paved road to the right of the second parking lot of Suimei-so, and walk to the meeting point of Suimei-so Terrace with your luggage (including valuables) and a change of clothes.
Please do not turn left and go down to the Suimyo Lodge Parking Lot 1 (reserved for guests of the lodge). There have been a number of cases where people have mistakenly come down the wrong way and have not been able to separate from the cars coming up the mountain due to the narrow road.
If you have to go down for carrying out luggage (e.g. large luggage), please call Suimei-so (☎️0552 72 1030) before you go down.
I’m participating in Fujiken Kayak. Can I go down now and just unload my luggage?
Please check with us before coming down.
By Public Transportation
From Tokyo
From JR Shinjuku Station→
Participants in the morning session (outward)
From Shizuoka Direction
JR Fuji Station→
Participants in the morning session (outward)
Please take a taxi from Ichikawa Daimon Station on the JR Minobu Line.
It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
Taxi company: Fuji Kanko Taxi (Tel: 055-272-1155)
One-way fare: approx. 4,000 yen (mid-size 4-seater)
Equipment and Facilities
Changing rooms
Free changing rooms available
Changing rooms are available in the changing rooms of Yiohlian Lake Shuimeihuang.
