BSC Water Sports Center from the Lake BIwa

Hiratopia Hot Spring Resort at the foot of mountain

Rainbow over the lake

Lake Biwa from BSC Water Sports Center

Tandem Kayak on the lake with Hira mountains in the background

Tandem Kayak in the sunset

Kayak in the sunrise

Tandem Kayak on the lake

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

by Koichi

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6h $ 198 Price up to 6 people

Highlights

Kayak, SUP(Stand up paddling) experience, you can learn how to control those small boats.
you can feel the beautiful scenery from the different angle while paddling on the lake
You can enjoy soaking in Onsen, open air natural bath after the lesson

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198.00 USD

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Overview

Aren't you looking for some waterfront while planning for Kyoto trip, besides visiting the city?　
I recommend this tour. In this tour, you can experience various kinds of water activities such as Kayaking, , SUP(stand up paddling), sailing, and so on.
After enjoying the water sports, you can relax and experience soaking in the natural hot spring at the foot of Hira Mountain.

What to Expect

In this tour, you can learn all about kayaking or SUP(Stand Up Paddlimg).
After meeting you at JR Kyoto station, We will take JR Kosei(=West side of the lake) line and go to Horai Station. After a few minutes’ walk, we will arrive at “BSC Water Sports Center”, a school of water sports.
First, You will practice paddling on the ground, and then move to the lake. At first, you may feel it difficult to move forward or backward by using a paddle on the water, but you will soon be able to operate your boat freely. The staff of the school are specialists for these sports. You can quickly learn how to control the boat on the lake from them. You may feel a strange sense that you are really living in nature. I think that this experience definitely heal the fatigue of your daily life.

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One Day Kyoto from Osaka Cruise Port

Amazing kyoto guide

A very accommodating guide!

Kyoto and Osaka

Nara and Kyoto tours

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Japanese ( Native )
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Highlights

Kayak, SUP(Stand up paddling) experience, you can learn how to control those small boats.
you can feel the beautiful scenery from the different angle while paddling on the lake
You can enjoy soaking in Onsen, open air natural bath after the lesson

Important

＊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.

What‘s included

-My services as your Tour Guide
-My transportation fare

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 1250 yen per Adult (580 +670)
-Admission fee for Hot Spring Public Bath "Hiratopia": 610 yen per Adult
-Lunch: About 2500 yen, 5000 yen(Oumi beef BBQ)
　Let me notice If you like Special Oumi Wagyu beef* BBQ lunch
*Oumi beef is one of several breeds of Wagyu, which is as famous as Kobe beef among Japanese Gourmets.

Depart From

Kyoto

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.

Ending Point

JR Kyoto Station

Duration

6 hours

Starting time

08:00 AM , 10:00 AM

Number of people

up to 6 people

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel in the first 14 day(s) before the meeting date ,there is a 100% charge.
If you cancel between 15 and 29 day(s) in advance of the meeting date ,there is a 50% charge.
If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.

Reviews ( 18 )

Dzung ( Friends ) United States

Dzung United States ( Friends )

Very Good

1 week ago

“ One Day Kyoto from Osaka Cruise Port ”

Koichi arrived on time and waited for us right at the entrance of the port terminal. He tried his best to show us all the visiting sites in Kyoto in the short time we were there. His car was too small for a group of 6 persons and we had some problems in communications as we don't speak Japanese and English is not our native language. Anyway, at the end we returned to the port on time.

Koichi:

Thank you for sending me such a good review in spite of the very busy travel!! I'm afraid that the tour duration was a little bit too short for the return trip to Kyoto from Osaka port. Well, I think it's difficult for me to buy a new big van, but I would like to do my best to make your trip more enjoyable next time too. Koichi

Divya ( Family ) United States

Divya United States ( Family )

Excellent

3 weeks ago

“ Amazing kyoto guide ”

When we initially met Koichi, he was just a guide. By the time we left Kyoto, he was a family member. Koichi is a kind, generous, and hospitable man who sees guiding as his calling. He met us at Ippudo and then we toured Western Kyoto (Arashiyama bamboo forest, monkey park, and boating on the Hozugawa river). I was struck by his genuine kindness. For example, when I mentioned I was afraid to feed the monkeys in Arashiyama, he bought apples himself and coaxed me to do so because he didn't want me to miss out on the experience. That night, he ate dinner with us in Gion at an okinomiyaki restaurant. He goes out of his way to make others comfortable and truly sees himself as an ambassador of his country. I was traveling with my father and husband and all 3 of us had infinite praise for... read more

Koichi:

Hi! Divya san! Thank you very much for giving me such a wonderful review. I really appreciate you for taking time from your precious time and writing me such a good and kind reference. I am glad that I could share happy days in Kyoto, with you , your handsome husband, and gentle father. I really hope to see you again with your family members. By the way, Shall we eat "Daigaku-Imo" (= University Sweet Potato) once more at Fushimi Inari??? Koichi

Trisa ( Family ) Singapore

Trisa Singapore ( Family )

Excellent

1 month ago

“ A very accommodating guide! ”

My parents took a little longer time than expected for the first few destinations and Koichi san was very accommodating and continue to provide excellent service with no complaints. Thank you once again! My family had a great time!

Koichi:

Hi! Trisa san, I was very happy with you. I deeply appreciate your kind words. I hope to see all members of your family again in the near future. Koichi

Nicholas ( Couple ) United States

Nicholas United States ( Couple )

Excellent

1 month ago

“ Kyoto and Osaka ”

My wife and I had a great time in Kyoto and Osaka. We booked three tours in different cities through triplelights and all of them were great, but Koichi was the best. Both days were jam packed and we changed around the itineraries several times and Koichi was very flexible.

Tatyana Canada

Tatyana Canada

Excellent

1 month ago

“ Nara and Kyoto tours ”

Our ship stayed for two days in Kobe. And we were very lucky to spend these days with Koichi –san touring Nara and Kyoto. My husband has problems walking for a long time so Koichi –san used his car for both tours that was a blessing for us. As the places we visited were located in different parts of the cities without a car we wouldn’t be able to see as much as we did. Koichi-san was very polite and accommodative and tried to include all places that we wanted to see in these two days. So our tours were quite intense and very interesting. On our first day In Nara we visited Great Buddha Hall, Nara park with deer, Kashuga Taisha Shrine and even Harushika Sake Brewery where we had our first sake tasting. The second day was even longer as we spent some time in Arashiyama Bamboo grove, from... read more

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