Lake Inawashiro Kayak Tour Cruise Around Okinajima Island, the Only Island on the Lake

What to expect

Enjoy kayaking on Lake Inawashiro while admiring Mt. Bandai. Paddle around Okinajima Island, the lake’s only island. A beginner-friendly outdoor adventure for ages 7+.

What's included

  • Rental equipment used during the experience (kayak, life jacket)
  • Guide
  • Insurance

About this experience

Starting at
09:00, 13:00
Group size
2–12 people

Operating Period: April 25 – October 12, 2026 (some blackout dates apply)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes

Schedule

  1. 08:50
    Please make your own way to Inawashiro Canoe Club & Inabeko Kayak.
  2. 09:00
    Tour Begins After Check-in
    1.Explain the flow of the day.
    2.Put on the equipment and do a light warm-up (about 5 minutes).
  3. Departure! *Kayaking experience: approximately 120 minutes
    Start from shallow water, making it safe even for beginners. Enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounded by valleys and trees.
  4. Lake Inawashiro Cruise
  5. Cruise Around Okinajima Island, the Only Island on Lake Inawashiro
    A popular photo spot!
  6. Recommended Season: Autumn Foliage
    Lake Inawashiro is a popular spot for autumn foliage viewing. Enjoy the scenery and fresh air that can only be experienced from the water.
  7. Finish! Return to the starting point and store the equipment.
  8. Experience Ends

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Inawashiro Canoe Club & Inabeko Kayak

    Nagahama, Onisawa, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3285, Japan

    Inawashiro Canoe Club & Inabeko Kayak — Nagahama, Onisawa, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3285, Japan

    By Car
    About 15 minutes from Inawashiro IC on the Ban-Etsu Expressway.

    By Public Transportation
    About 15 minutes by bus from Inawashiro Station, or about 10 minutes by taxi.

    Parking information

    Capacity for 50 vehicles / Free of charge / No reservation required

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Restrictions

  • Age Requirement:
    Ages 7 and above.
    Children under 10 must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants under 18 require parental consent.
  • For the safety of all participants, those who have consumed alcohol on the day of the tour or anyone deemed unsafe to participate by the organizer may not be allowed to join this activity.

What to bring

  • What to Bring:
    Hat, clothes that can get wet, and drinks.
    Sunscreen is also recommended.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • The tour will operate in light rain. However, it may be canceled if the staff determines that weather conditions are unsafe.
  • Staff will provide safety instructions, but participants are responsible for their own actions during the tour and should join with full awareness and responsibility.
  • The guide will prioritize safety at all times. Please participate with an understanding that this is a nature-based activity and with full responsibility for your own actions.

Operated by

kuhl, Inc.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.

  • 3-7 business days before (local time): 30%
  • 1-3 business days before (local time): 40%
  • The day before (local time): 50%
  • On the activity day / No-show: 100%

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