Kayak on crystal-clear waters in the Sea of Japan and explore the coastline!

Sea Kayaking, known locally as Geo-canoe, is a popular activity in the seaside town of Takeno.

Paddle out into the Sea of Japan, exploring the coastline.

A certified instructor will be there to guide you.

All instructors take a high-level lifesaving course and go through special training every season.

According to legend, there once was an ogre who came to the coast and saw a part of it that he wanted to take back to his birthplace, so he took his staff and smashed out a piece of the coastline.

The Sea God was not happy when he saw what the ogre had done, and he dragged the ogre out into the sea as punishment.

Nowadays, you can still see the fallen rocks near the cave where the ogre tried to steal a piece of the coast for himself.

DETAILS

REGISTRATION START
2025/04/12
REGISTRATION ENDS
2025/10/19
RESERVATION DEADLINE
7 days before activity
ACTIVITY OPTIONS
  • 8:30 Course
  • 10:30 Course
  • 13:30 Course
  • 15:30 Course
SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ)
(Approx 2 hours)
1) Arrive at beach
2) Sign insurance form
3) Change clothes and purchase rentals if needed
4) Go to the water and choose a boat
5) Warm-up exercises and paddling practices
6) Practice in the water
7) Go out to the wave breakers and circle them
8) Head over to Monster Cave
9) If there is time left, paddle to another location
10) Head back to the beach
ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT)
Included
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
2
AGE REQUIREMENT
6 years or older
MEETING PLACE
Uminoie MERI Adventure Tours, 1048 Takeno-cho Kirihama, Toyooka city, Hyogo 669-6216
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Free transfer from Takeno JR station or your accommmodation in Takeno Beach area is available. Please let us know if you wish.
・ Please note we do not supply transfer from/to Kinosaki or other area than Takeno Beach.
・If you are late, your activity may be cancelled.

Rental Fees (not included in activity fees):
300 yen per Item - Hat・Shoes・Surf jersey・Surf pants・Shorts・Leggings
1000 yen - All item set

-In the case of inclement weather, the activity may be cancelled
-Depending on wave conditions, 2 people may not be able to ride in the same boat
-Accident insurance, life jacket, sports drink, picture taking will be provided

Required Items (Sea Kayaking is not permitted without these items):
SHOES and HAT
-Sneakers, deck shoes or crocs are OK! No socks or flip-flops!
-A hat with a brim and string is preferable. A baseball cap is OK.

Recommended Items:
Sunscreen lotion, Sunglasses, Gloves

The following days will have the following additional fee per person:
April 26-May 6 +1100JPY
Saturday Sunday and holidays in July August and September +1100JPY
August 9-August 17 +2200JPY
PRICES
(Per person unless otherwise noted)
Number of Participants Price per Person (6 years or older)
2-10 people 8,500 yen
INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
insurance, life jacket rental, beverage, photos
CANCELLATION FEES
Day of Cancellation Cancellation Fee (% of activity price)
After 17:00 2 weekdays before 100%
2-7 weekdays before 30%
8+ weekdays before 0%
ACCEPTED PAYMENT TYPES
Pay by credit card (VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DC) via an activity confirmation link in an e-mail that we will send to you following your reservation.
OPERATOR NAME
Uminoie MERI Adventure Tours
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