Water Activities

Water Activities

An experience only possible on the vast Lake Biwa

The scenery is so beautiful you'd mistake it for the ocean, and the water is so clear you'll want to jump in.
Activities on a lake with not much waves are a special experience.

MAKINO ACTIVITIES (Oku-Biwako Makino Park Hotel & Seminar House)

MAKINO ACTIVITIES (Oku-Biwako Makino Park Hotel & Seminar House)

  • Kayaking

Enjoy a relaxing kayaking experience while feeling the refreshing breeze blowing across the lake!
We use wide, stable kayaks. Even beginners can feel at ease!

0740-28-1231 / Takashima City, Makino Town, Takagihama 2-1-5

Kayaking

Period: August to late September
Duration: Approximately 1 hours
   ①8: 00 to 9: 30
   ②10:00 to 11:30
   ③13: 00 to 14: 30
   ④15: 00 to 16: 30
Price: 5,200 yen per adult
   Children: 2,500 yen
Capacity: 2 people ~

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NORTH STYLE Oku-Biwako

NORTH STYLE Oku-Biwako

  • SUP

North Style is a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Surfing) school based in the northern part of Lake Biwa, where beautiful nature remains, with the desire to provide a relaxing time while enjoying nature through SUP. Why not join us and enjoy this easy water activity on Lake Biwa, regardless of age or gender?

090-3670-5522 / 763-2 Nishihama, Makino-cho, Takashima City (in front of Oku-Biwako Makino Grand Park Hotel)

SUP

Period: Early April to late October
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: From 5,000 yen per person
   ※Dogs are welcome too! (1,000 yen per dog)
Capacity: 2 or more people

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Biwako Marine Sports Club

Biwako Marine Sports Club

  • Kayaking
  • SUP
  • Windsurfing

The lake has few waves, making it an ideal field for beginners. The moment you catch the wind and move forward, you will feel the power of nature in an extraordinary experience.
Nature tours guided by instructors on kayaks and SUPs are also popular.

0740-32-2233 / 2063-2 Shimokawa, Azumigawa-cho, Takashima City

Kayak/SUP

Period: December to March
Fee: 3,500 yen (including insurance) (separate fee: 1 yen per car)
Time: 1 times a day ①3:10~ ②45:13~ ③30:15~
Time required: about 90 minutes

Windsurfing

Period: December to March
Master Course (3 days on any date) 19,800 yen
1-day trial course (approximately 6 hours) 8,000 yen
Wetsuit rental costs an additional 1,100 yen
<Additional charges> Parking fee: 1 yen per car

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Biwako Youth Center

Biwako Youth Center

  • Canoe
  • ヨ ッ ト
  • Kayaking

This is an accommodation and outdoor activity facility on the shores of Lake Biwa. In addition to canoeing, you can enjoy various water sports such as swimming in the lake, sailing, and cutting. Instructors will guide you, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.
*Reservations must be made one month in advance. A separate facility usage fee applies.

0740-36-1108 / 1523-1 Katsuno, Takashima City

Canoe

Time required: 2 hours
Price: 500 yen per person (excluding tax)
Capacity: 4 boats for 3 people and 5 boats for XNUMX people

ヨ ッ ト

Time required: 3 hours
Price: 1,000 yen per person (excluding tax)
Capacity: 1 person (2 elementary school students)

Kayaking

Time required: 2 hours
Price: 500 yen per person (excluding tax)
Capacity: 1 single-seater boats, 10 double-seater boats

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Shirahige Shrine SUP experience (Shirahige Beach)

Shirahige Shrine SUP experience (Shirahige Beach)

  • SUP

Pass through the torii gates of Shirahige Shrine on a SUP and take photos! Experience the mystical power.
Reservations the day before or on the day are also OK!

090-1710-6818 (Shirohige SUP) / 1091 Ukawa, Takashima City

SUP

Period: Mid-March to late October
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
   ①9: 00 to 11: 00
   ②12:00 to 14:00
   ③14: 30 to 16: 30
   ④17:00-19:00 *July and August only
Price: 4,500 yen per person (including rental fee)
Capacity: 1-20 people

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Flyboard experience (Shirohige Beach)

Flyboard experience (Shirohige Beach)

  • Flyboard

Flyboarding uses the jet power of a jet ski to take you into the air and allow you to walk in the air.
Enjoy the exhilarating feeling of a mysterious flight through the air!

080-4499-3666 (Flyboard Lake Biwa) / 1091 Ukawa, Takashima City

Flyboard

Period: Late October to late November
Time: 9:00-18:00 (8:19 in August)
Cost: 7,500 yen per person (experience time approximately 20 minutes)
   *Age 10 and over, height 120cm and over, others
Capacity: 1 people ~

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Shirohige Canoe Tour (Shirohige Beach)

Shirohige Canoe Tour (Shirohige Beach)

  • Canoe

Head to the power spot on the lake! Staff will accompany you so even beginners canoe with peace of mind.
There is also a photography session.

077-548-1307 / 080-4025-1588 (GOODTIMES) / 1091 Ukawa, Takashima City

Canoe

Period: Late October to late November
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
   ①9: 00 to 11: 00
   ②12:00 to 14:00
   ③14: 30 to 16: 30
Price: 5,500 yen per adult
   Children (ages 5 to 3rd grade): 2,000 yen
Capacity: 2-25 people

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Adventure Water Park

Adventure Water Park

A water athletics facility on Lake Biwa. Adults and children alike can enjoy sliding down slides and climbing on ducks that are perfect for Instagram!

080-4499-3666 (Flyboard Lake Biwa) / 1091 Ukawa, Takashima City

Adventure Water Park

Early June to late June
Time: 9: 00 to 18: 00
Elementary school students and above: 3,000 yen per person (45 minutes)
Infant: 2,500 yen per person (45 minutes)
Implementation: 1 person or more

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SUP GARDEN

SUP GARDEN

  • SUP

The board is designed to be stable and buoyant, so beginners of all ages and genders can enjoy it right away. It also works as a form of exercise, as it trains your whole body's sense of balance!

070-4443-0894 / ① 817-1 Ukawa, Takashima City ② 3064 Katsuno, Takashima City Takashima City Sports Facility Takashima B&G Marine Center Boathouse

SUP

① Shirahige Shrine Lake Biwa Walking Tour ② Hagi Beach, one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches
Period: May to end of October
Time: ①1 to 2 hours ②60 minutes or more
Price: ①4,000 yen ②3,000 yen
Capacity: 1-5 people for both ① and ②

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Swimming area (lake bathing)

Swimming area (lake bathing)

  • Swimming pool

Lake Biwa has gentle waves and is not sticky like seawater, making it a pleasant place to swim or splash around in the water.

Please check the information for each facility on the feature page.

Swimming pool

≪Makino Sunny Beach≫
・Takagihama Auto Campsite

<Omi Shirahama>
・New Shirahama Auto Campsite
・Biwako Marine Sports Auto Campsite
・Shirahamaso Auto Campsite
・Takarabune Onsen Auto Campsite

≪Others≫
・Imazuhama Swimming Pool
・Lake Biwa Children's World, Shiga Prefecture
・SHIRAHIGE BEACH

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River play (water play)

River play (water play)

  • River play

We will introduce facilities where you can play in the river. You can experience things like catching fish.

Please check the information for each facility on the feature page.

River play

・Makino Plateau
・Lake Biwa Children's World, Shiga Prefecture
・Gulliver Village -Gulliver Youth Travel Village-

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