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Lake Omote-Hamana
SDGs Tours
- Kayaking experience tour
with professional guides who have explored both domestically and internationally. - Cycling tour to enjoy Lake Omote-Hamana
with a tour guide. - Experience the Old Tokaido Ferry
and Explore the History of Arai-shuku and Maisaka-shuku Tour.
SDGs and black sea bream burger
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Kayaking experience tour
with professional guides
who have explored both domestically and internationally
Located just a 3-minute walk from JR Bentenjima Station, the 'Natural Tidal Flats - Ikarise' right in front of Bentenjima Kaihin Kouen(Bentenjima Beach) is a preserved authentic natural field on Lake Hamana. The area around the Natural Tidal Flats - Ikarise are bordered by crystal-clear and beautiful lake water. Let's float comfortably on the water's surface and enjoy a delightful time!
The schedule for the day
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9:00
After reception we will provide information on restroom, changing rooms, and free shower.
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9:30
Please be ready, including changing clothes, 10 minutes before the start time of the tour. We will provide a briefing on the proper wearing of life jackets and explain guidelines and safety precautions to enhance your enjoyment during the tour.
We will take a ferry to reach the Natural Tidal Flats - Ikarise. Upon landing, we will conduct a briefing on paddling techniques on the sandy beach and practice kayak maneuvering on the water.
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10:30
You will spend your time kayaking touring at a pace tailored to beginners, observing the creatures unique to the Natural Tidal Flats - Ikarise.
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11:45
Take the ferry to Bentenjima Kaihin Kouen.
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12:00
End of the tour.
After the conclusion of the tour, we will disband following lunch at the black sea bream Burger shop within the Seaside Park. (Lunch menu may change depending on the season.)
The tour overview
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Meeting Point
Bentenjima Kaihin Koen, Gathering Time: 9:00 AM.
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Time required
2 hours and 30 minutes (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM) + mealtime.
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Entry qualifications
Healthy person between the ages of 5 and 69
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Price
Adults and children ¥10,300 (tax included)
⇒Spring special price ¥3,000 (tax included) -
Clothes
Comfortable clothes (T-shirt, Shorts, and half pants.etc.)
Shoes that can get wet, sandals with heels, or marine shoes. We will provide life jackets for you.Cotton material long trousers such as jeans or chino pants are not allowed.
ndividual sensitivity may vary, but if you tend to feel cold, please bring an extra jacket such as sportswear or a windbreaker that you can put on
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Belongings
Beverages (500cc or more recommended)
Towel
Change of clothesFor those wearing glasses, having a glasses strap provides peace of mind.
If you wear contact lenses, it's reassuring to have spare ones.
If you are concerned about the sunlight, wearing a hat and sunglasses can enhance your comfort
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Notes
In the case of light rain, the tour will run, but if dangerous conditions such as thunderstorms occur, or if the ferry cannot operate due to stormy weather, the tour will be canceled.
We will notify you of the decision to proceed by 6:00 pm the day before. -
Included in the price
Insurance fees, experience fees, facility usage fees, guide fees, ferry usage fees, rental fees for the experience (complete set of equipment including kayaks, life jackets, etc.), lunch expenses, and consumption tax.
If interpretation services are required, an interpretation fee (¥3,300 to ¥6,600) will be added.
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Minimum/Maximum
Number of
Participants5～10 people
Cycling tour
to enjoy Lake Omote-Hamana with a tour guide.
Embark on a leisurely 23km cycling journey with a local cycling guide, exploring the picturesque landscapes of Lake Hamana and watching views of fishery and farming activities. This route takes you through historic post towns and fishing villages of Tokaido, dating back to the Edo period.
The schedule for the day
※The duration may vary slightly depending on the participant's skill levels.
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8:30
After reception we will provide information on restroom, changing rooms, and free shower. Please be ready, including changing clothes, 10 minutes before the start time of the tour.
We will provide a briefing on adjusting and using the rental bicycles, as well as guidelines and important notes to enhance your enjoyment of the tour
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9:00
Departing from Bentenjima Kaihin Kouen, we will head towards Arai-shuku.
Planned route : Moto- Arai-shuku, Along the Hamana River, temple road, Arai-sekisho(Customs clearance experience), and Komatsurou-Machizukuri-Koryukan(observe).
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11:30
We will head towards Maisaka.
Planned route : Unagi Kannon, Kitagange, Maisaka-shukuwaki-honjin(observe), and Bouchoutei Imagireguchi.
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12:00
Arrival at Bentenjima Kaihin Kouen.
End of the tour.
After the conclusion of the tour, we will disband following lunch at the black sea bream Burger shop within the Seaside Park.
(Lunch menu may change depending on the season.)
The tour overview
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Meeting Point
Bentenjima Kaihin Koen, Gathering Time: 8:30 AM.
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Time required
3 hours and 30 minutes(9:00 AM to 12:30 PM) + mealtime.
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Entry qualifications
Elementary school 5th grade (11 years old) and above.
People over 140 cm and able to ride a bicycle. -
Price
Adults and children ¥9,000(tax and Bicycle rental fee included)
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Clothes
Comfortable clothes (Please avoid wearing high heels, sandals, skirts, etc.)
Having a backpack is convenient (please avoid shoulder bags, etc.)Individual sensitivity may vary, but if you tend to feel cold, please bring an extra jacket such as sportswear or a windbreaker that you can put on.
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Belongings
Beverages
TowelIt's reassuring to have rain gear, such as rainwear, when it's drizzling.
If you are concerned about the sunlight, wearing sunglasses can enhance your comfort.
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Notes
If the tour is deemed unsafe due to factors such as rain or thunderstorms, we will cancel the tour.
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Included in the price
Insurance fees, experience fees, lunch expenses, cycling guide fees, arrangement fee, consumption tax, and If interpretation services are required, an interpretation fee (¥3,300 to ¥11,000) will be added.
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Minimum/Maximum
Number of
Participants3～10 people
If the number of cycling participants is five or fewer, one guide will be provided. For groups of six to ten participants, two guides will be provided.
Experience the Old Tokaido Ferry
and Explore the History of Arai-shuku and
Maisaka-shuku Tour.
Experience the Old Tokaido Ferry and Explore the History of Arai-shuku and Maisaka-shuku Tour. During the Edo period, the important checkpoints for the Tokaido, such as Arai-shuku and its neighboring town of Maisaka-shuku, were accessed by crossing the Imagire ferry. After actually crossing from Maisaka-shuku to Arai-shuku by ferry, we will explore the old townscapes and historical spots of Arai-shuku and Maisaka-shuku on foot with guidance from our guide.
The schedule for the day
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8:30
After reception we will provide information on restroom, changing rooms, and free shower. Please be ready, including changing clothes, 10 minutes before the start time of the tour.
We will provide a briefing on the proper wearing of life jackets and explain guidelines and safety precautions to enhance your enjoyment during the tour.
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9:00
Board the ferry from Bentenjima Pier and travel through Imagireguchi to Arai Pier while looking at the Natural Tidal Flats - Ikarise, Kita Gange, and Maisaka Port.
After disembarking, we will stroll through Arai-shuku with the guide.
Planned route : Ship corral ruins, the public bath “Midoriyu” that has been around since the Meiji era, a temple road, etc. -
11:00
At the Komatsurou-Machizukuri-Koryukan, we will create a passage permit of the Arai-sekisho and touring the facility.
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12:00
At the Komatsurou-Machizukuri-Koryukan, enjoy a traditional lunch of Oke sushi.
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12:45
After visiting the Hatago Kinokuniya Museum, at the Arai-sekisho,
inspection of a passage permit, take photographs in traditional travel
attire, and tour the checkpoint. -
14:26
Travel from JR Arai-cho Station to Bentenjima Station on the JR Tokaido Line.
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14:30
After arriving at JR Bentenjima Station, we will explore Maisaka-shuku on foot.
Planned route : Benten shrine, Kita Gange
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14:55
We will visit the Maisaka-shukuwaki-honjin for observation.
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15:30
Arrival at Bentenjima Kaihin Kouen.End of the tour.
The tour overview
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Meeting Point
Bentenjima Kaihin Koen, Gathering Time: 8:30 AM.
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Time required
6 hours and 30 minutes (9:00 AM to 15:30 PM)
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Price
Adults and children ¥9,500 (tax included)
⇒Spring special price ¥3,000 (tax included) -
Clothes
Comfortable clothes
Individual sensitivity may vary, but if you tend to feel cold, please bring an extra jacket such as sportswear or a windbreaker that you can put on.
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Belongings
Beverages
Towel
Change of clothes
Please bring a raincoat in case of rainy weather.If you are concerned about the sunlight, wearing sunglasses can enhance your comfort.
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Notes
We will proceed with the tour even in rainy weather, but If we deem the tour unsafe due to factors like lightning, we will cancel the tour.
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Included in the price
Insurance fees, experience fees, facility usage fees, lunch expenses, guide fees, consumption tax, and for foreign participants, an interpretation fee (¥3,300 to ¥6,600) will be added.
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Minimum/Maximum
Number of
Participants5～10 people
