Explore Unforgettable Scenery with Canadian Canoeing at Lake Shikaribetsu!

Highlights

• While gazing at the forest reflected on the water's surface, you'll paddle and move forward.
• The view from the water offers a completely different and beautiful landscape.

What to expect

Let's paddle a Canadian canoe on the crystal-clear lake, where on a sunny day, you can see the rocks on the lake's bottom and the swimming fish. You'll operate one canoe per pair of two, so let's paddle together and work in harmony.

What's included

• guide
• Equipment Rental

About this experience

Starting at

06:00, 08:30, 10:30 … 15:30

Schedule

1. Meeting at Lake Shikaribetsu Nature Center
2. Reception & Wearing Life Jackets

   After completing the reception, once all customers are ready, you will move to the canoe port with the guide. At the canoe port, we will keep your valuables safe. You are welcome to bring your camera and mobile phone. Please take plenty of photos! However, please be careful not to drop them.
3. After receiving a lecture on land, we'll depart!

   Wearing your life jacket and holding a paddle, we'll first practice paddling on land. Your guide will provide detailed tips on paddling, so be sure to listen carefully and practice here!

   
4. Take a leisurely stroll on the lake with a relaxing canoe ride.

   Once you're on the lake, start with some gentle paddling practice. Canoes are typically designed for two people per boat. If you synchronize your paddling with your partner, you'll glide smoothly and easily across the water.

   
5. The water is so clear it feels like you're floating.

   This is Lake Shikaribetsu, known as the lake with the highest water transparency in Japan. Many visitors are truly amazed when they peer into its surface! Especially during the early morning tours on clear days, you can enjoy the high water transparency and the serene lake surface.

   
6. Enjoy the changing seasons of Lake Shikaribetsu with the stories.

   Lake Shikaribetsu is the only natural lake within the Daisetsuzan National Park. It's surrounded by abundant life, and we invite you to savor the ever-changing beauty of Lake Shikaribetsu in every season, both in body and spirit.

   
7. Activity Ends

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Lake Shikaribetsu Nature Center

  Map of location

  By Car Access:
  From near Obihiro Station: Approximately 1.5 hours (about 60km)
  From Sapporo: Approximately 3.5 hours (about 200km / using toll roads)

Location and Directions

• Lake Shikaribetsu Nature Center

  無番地 Kitaurimaku, Shikaoi, Kato District, Hokkaido 081-0344, Japan

  

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