Kayaking/SUP Boarding, Sake Tasting and Tachikawa Fireworks Trip

Let’s escape the summer heat with a fun day of kayaking or SUP Boarding along the cool, gentle waters of the Okutama River!

Afterward, enjoy a short riverside walk to a local sake brewery, where you can taste freshly made, locally brewed sake.

Cap off the day by catching the stunning Tachikawa fireworks display on your way back to Tokyo.

A perfect way to experience summer in Japan!

  • Meet our staff and the group outside Mitake Station at 11:40am
  • Take a short walk to the kayak/SUP shop
  • Have some snacks or a light lunch (please bring your own)
  • Change into your kayak/SUP clothes (e.g. beach shorts, bikini, quick-dry long sleeve shirt, sandals, etc.)
  • Store your belongings in a locker
  • Short drive to Shiromaru
  • Walk down to the river
  • Safety briefing and basic paddling instruction
  • Enjoy river kayaking or SUP from 1pm to 3:30pm
  • Return to the shop to shower, change, and relax with some beers
  • Optional: Take a scenic 20-minute walk along the river to Sawanoi Sake Brewery
  • Optional: Sake tasting from 4pm to 5pm
  • Optional: Stop by Tachikawa Station to catch the fireworks festival and end the day with a bang!
Price includes;
  • Half-day kayaking (or SUP boarding)
  • All gear required for kayaking or SUP boarding (kayak, paddle, wetsuit, life jacket, helmet, shoes, etc.)
  • Kayak/SUP board guide/instructor
  • Fun and cute outdoor guide 😉
  • Travel insurance
  • Consumption tax
  • Itinerary may change depending on weather, traffic, or other unavoidable circumstances.
  • Please bring your own snacks or a light lunch — there are no shops nearby to buy food.
  • Kayaking or SUP  first-timers and beginners are totally welcome!
  • The river we’ll be kayaking or SUP boarding on has a gentle current, making it beginner-friendly.
  • The trip will start on time with or without you, so please don’t be late. Check your train schedule in advance and allow extra time for transfers, as connections can be tricky.
  • Sake tasting and the Tachikawa Fireworks Festival are completely optional. If you prefer, you can return to Tokyo right after the kayaking/SUP activity.
  • Train fare and lunch are not included in the price.
  • Final details will be sent to the participants two days before the event.
  • Picnic lunch or snacks
  • Quick-dry (polyester) long sleeve t-shirt
  • Swimsuit/bikini or beach shorts
  • Sandals/flip-flops
  • Clothes appropriate to the weather
  • Change of clothes
  • Comfortable footwear
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Smartphone
  • Cash

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