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This is The Sunrise Tour ( 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM).
This tour takes you around Lake Chuzenji located in the World Heritage Site of Nikko.
The beautiful morning sun coming from behind Mt. Nantai and the mirror-like surface of the lake are the best parts of this tour.
The sunlight breaking through the fog and coming behind from Mt Nantai is truly breathtaking.
As the words “morning calm” and “evening calm” suggest, there is no wind on the lake in the early morning, making the surface of the lake like a mirror.
It is as if you are floating on the surface of the lake.
The calm lake surrounded by silence and only the chirping of birds allows you to feel nature with all your senses. We hope you enjoy this spectacular view.

This is The Early Morning Tour (7:30-9:00).
This tour will take you around Lake Chuzenji located in the World Heritage Site of Nikko during the quiet morning hours.
In the morning, the surface of Lake Chuzenji is very quiet and you can experience the calm nature of the lake.
You can enjoy the mirror like lake reflecting the beautiful Mt. Nantai in the pleasant sunlight.
Another great point is that you can use the day longer day with an early start and enjoy the lake before it gets too crowded.
The clean air and beautiful lake will surely refresh you and is something you cannot experience in the city.
We hope you will create some great memories with your family and friends in the great outdoors.

This is The AM and PM Tour (10:00~12:00 or 13:00~15:00).
You can choose from two time slots.
Lake Chuzenji, located in Nikko National Park, is surrounded by a lot of nature.
The trees and flowers show their various appearances depending on the season.
You can enjoy the spectacular view on the canoe that cannot be seen from land.
At 1,269 meters, Lake Chuzenji is the highest lake of this scale in Japan. We hope you will enjoy the cool and pleasant nature even in the summer.
The tour uses recreational kayaks, which are very stable and can be enjoyed even by first-timers.
Anyone from ages above 4 is welcome.
The tour is in small groups and the guide will give you easy-to-understand lecture on how to ride and paddle a canoe.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy the wonderful scenery.

Long Touring | Price: ¥13,000 / Bring Your Own Boat: ¥11,000 · Meet at 7:00 · approx. 5 hours

An unhurried tour of about 5 hours, paddling deep into the lake. Oku-Nikko, 1,269 m above sea level. From the boathouse we cross to the opposite shore and head deep into the lake, where no roads reach. A natural, untouched shoreline framed by primeval forest stretches on and on. Along the way we land on the lakeshore for a lunch break. Please bring your own lunch — a bento, rice balls, cup noodles, or whatever you like. We provide hot water, so you are also free to enjoy a bit of simple self-cooking with your favorite gear. It is a relaxed time to take in the view of the lake. You paddle a single kayak at your own pace (tandem kayaks are also available on request).

This tour is recommended for those who have paddled a kayak before, or who would like to make the most of a full day on Lake Chuzenji. If you have your own kayak or canoe but feel uneasy going out alone, or this is your first time on Lake Chuzenji, you are welcome to join the guide-accompanied "Bring Your Own Boat" plan (¥11,000).

This tour is intended for participants of high school age and above. Junior high school students and younger may join depending on their experience — please consult us in advance (preschool-age children are unable to participate).

This is The Evening Tour (15:30~17:00).
You will canoe around Lake Chuzenji located in the World Heritage Site of Nikko in the beautiful evening time, .
Floating on the lake and watching the sun slowly setting will surely relieve the fatigue of the day!
As the words “morning calm” and “evening calm” suggest, the lake is often in a state of “calm” in the evening. When there is no wind, the surface of the lake acts like a mirror. You can enjoy the blissful time flowing slowly and experience the calm quiet lake.
We hope you join us and end the day with the beautiful Lake Chuzenji.