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Let's Enjoy half day Water Sports on the Lake from Kyoto !

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Aren't you looking for some waterfront while planning for Kyoto trip, besides visiting the city?　

I recommend this tour. on this tour, you can experience various kinds of water activity such as Kayaking, , SUP(stand up paddling), sailing, and so on.

After enjoying the water sports, let's go to the hot spring resort. You can enjoy soaking in open-air bath. If you don't like onsen public bath, I suggest you visit a unique temple "Ukimi-do,literally means "floating temple hall" on the lake.


Kyoto Tour Guide - Koichi W.
Koichi W.
4.94 / 5
(49 reviews)
08:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station Just out side of the West Exit on the 2nd floor of the Station building. I will be waiting for you there with your name plate.

08:00 AM

JR Kyoto Station

Meet you at the entrance of JR Kyoto Station.Take a train bound for Horai Station on JR Kosei line.

09:00 AM

Biwako Water Sports Center (BSC)

Kayak, SUP(Stand up paddling) experience, you can learn how to control these small boats. you can feel the beautiful scenery from the different angle while paddling on the lake.

12:00 PM

Hiratopia Hot sring (Public Bath) or Floating Temple "Ukimi-do"

Having lunch at a local restaurant near Hiratopia or Ukimido froating temple on the lake

03:00 PM

JR Kyoto Station

See you off at JR Kyoto Station

Ending Point

JR Kyoto Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

-My services as your Tour Guide

-My transportation fare


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What‘s not included

>Estimate local cost is around 8,000 yen per person

-Activity fee: 4500 yen per person (Kayak or SUP course includes Instruction, all the rental gear and travel accident insurance are included)

-JR Train fare: about 1500 yen per Adult (Round trip)

-Taxi: about 2000 yen per cab (If you like from train station to destination)

-Admission fee for Hot Spring Public Bath "Hiratopia": 610 yen per Adult

-Lunch: About 1000 yen to 2000 yen(depend on what you have)


Tour Important Information

＊Before booking this tour, could you please ask me the availability of the instructors of BSC Water Sports Center?

　>I recommend this tour from May to October. Especially good for the summer season.

　>You need to bring those items such as , -Swimwear -Fleece or woolen wear -Windbreaker -Change of clothes -Shoes which can hold your heel (No sandal) -Towel or bath 　　towel -Eyeglass strap -Waterproof sunscreen -Hat with a visor.

　>Persons who are drunk or have any tattoos on any parts of body are not allowed in the Onsen facilty.


Important message from the guide

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I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.

I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.

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