CANOEING
Forget your everyday cares and glide freely across the lake’s waters
A beautiful, placid lake. A gentle breeze and cool, shady trees. Forget your everyday cares, let your tensions unwind, and find true tranquility. In this exquisite setting which changes with every season, you’re free to glide across the waters however the mood takes you.
Lake canoe tour (overnight guests only)
Half-day tour
Located in the Azuma region of northern Gunma, Lake Shima has placid waters of a striking cobalt blue. Let a guide and canoe instructor who is intimately familiar with the local surroundings help you leave the tumult of everyday life behind, entrust yourself to the gentle breeze, and drift blissfully on the lake amid birdsong from the surrounding trees
| Dates | Available between mid-April and the end of November (Let us know your preferred tour date) |
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| Times | Morning tour: 9:30 to 12:00 (90 minutes on lake) Afternoon tour: 1:00 to 3:30 (90 minutes on lake) |
| Pricing | Weekday: Adult (junior high school age or older): ¥6,000 Child (age 4 through elementary grade 6): ¥5,000 Weekends and holidays: Adult (junior high school age or older): ¥7,000 Child (age 4 through elementary grade 6): ¥6,000 Notes: •Holiday pricing applies during summer holiday period (late July to late August; exact dates depend on year) •Prices include guide fee and canoe and equipment rental •Children must be age 4 or older to participate |
| Meeting place | Lake Shima: 5-1 Shima, Nakanojo-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunama-ke |
| Payment method | Please pay your guide directly in cash on the day of the tour |
| Reservation deadline | 3 days before requested date |
| Cancellation policy | •1 week before date: 30% •2 days before date: 50% •Same day: 100% |
| Making your reservation | Contact us using the CONTACT button below (Please note that your preferred date may not be available) |
Notes
• Please note that your preferred date may not be available.
• Assemble at the tour date and time in the Lake Shima (Nakanojo Dam) parking lot.
• This tour begins and ends on-site, but taxi service directly from and to the hotel can be arranged for an additional fee.
• Tours are held even in inclement weather. However, in case of typhoon or other weather conditions that could pose an actual hazard, tours may be cancelled.
• The guide of this tour has liability insurance.
Early morning tour
At dawn, Lake Shima has a particularly tranquil, even mystical atmosphere. Start your day by paddling smoothly through early morning mists across still waters of deepest blue.
| Dates | Available between mid-April and the end of November (Let us know your preferred tour date) |
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| Time | 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM (60 minutes on lake) |
| Pricing | Weekday: Adult (junior high school age or older): ¥5,000 Child (age 4 through elementary grade 6): ¥4,000 Weekends and holidays: Adult (junior high school age or older): ¥5,500 Child (age 4 through elementary grade 6): ¥4,500 Notes: •Holiday pricing applies during summer holiday period (late July to late August; exact dates depend on year) •Prices include guide fee and canoe and equipment rental •Children must be age 4 or older to participate |
| Meeting place | Lake Shima: 5-1 Shima, Nakanojo-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunama-ke |
| Payment method | Please pay your guide directly in cash on the day of the tour |
| Reservation deadline | 3 days before requested date |
| Cancellation policy | •1 week before date: 30% •2 days before date: 50% •Same day: 100% |
| Making your reservation | Contact us using the CONTACT button below (Please note that your preferred date may not be available) |
Notes
• Please note that your preferred date may not be available.
• Assemble at the tour date and time in the Lake Shima (Nakanojo Dam) parking lot.
• This tour begins and ends on-site, but taxi service directly from and to the hotel can be arranged for an additional fee.
• Tours are held even in inclement weather. However, in case of typhoon or other weather conditions that could pose an actual hazard, tours may be cancelled.
• The guide of this tour has liability insurance.
Private tour
A custom tour with an itinerary customized just for you. Find bliss exploring Lake Shima and its surroundings, putting your everyday cares aside to luxuriate in sheer relaxation.
| Dates | Available between mid-April and the end of November (Let us know your preferred tour date) |
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| Time | Around 8 hours in total (90–120 minutes on lake) Itinerary partially customizable on request |
| Pricing | ¥20,000 per participant •Maximum participants: 4 (same fee applies to children) •Pricing may change depending on tour details. •Prices include guide fee and canoe and equipment rental •Children must be age 4 or older to participate |
| Meeting place | Shiroiya hotel |
| Sample itinerary | 10:00 AM Meet at Shiroiya Hotel Travel by car 11:30 AM Arrive at Shima Onsen Lunch (not included in tour price) Note: Several restaurants are available to choose from 12:30 PM Leave Shima Onsen 1:00 PM Arrive at Lake Shima (Nakanojo Dam) parking lot Prepare for canoeing experience Change into rented boots and don life preservers 1:30 PM Canoeing on Lake Shima (120 minutes on lake) After instruction in paddling the canoe, time to take to the waters! All participants can enjoy their time on the lake as they please. 3:30 PM Canoeing ends Depart Lake Shima (Nakanojo Dam) parking lot 4:00 PM Visit to onsen (hot springs) (not included in tour price) Note: Several onsen facilities are available to choose from 5:00 PM Depart Shima Onsen Travel by car 8:30 PM Arrive at hotel or Takasaki Station |
| Payment method | Please pay your guide directly in cash on the day of the tour |
| Reservation deadline | 3 days before requested date |
| Cancellation policy | •1 week before date: 30% •2 days before date: 50% •Same day: 100% |
| Making your reservation | Contact us using the CONTACT button below (Please note that your preferred date may not be available) |
• Tours are held even in inclement weather. However, in case of typhoon or other weather conditions that could pose an actual hazard, tours may be cancelled.
• The guide of this tour has liability insurance.
GUIDE
KEIJI
SASABUCHI
Feelgood Canoe Tours
Canoe guide with ten years of experience.
There are many ways to enjoy canoeing, and Sasabuchi can recommend the perfect tour for every guest.