【KAWAGUCHIKO KAYAK】Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji from under the Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge!

Kayaking on Lake Kawaguchi with Mt. Fuji behind

Out on Lake Kawaguchi, watching the scenery change with the seasons.

POINT01

Mt. Fuji from under the bridge, a view you do not usually get

Lake Kawaguchi has almost no current, so the surface stays calm and you get the quiet of the place to yourself.

It is the only one of the Fuji Five Lakes with a bridge across it, which means you can look up at Mt. Fuji from underneath — not a view most people see.

The water is clear enough that you can often watch fish swimming below the kayak.

Events run around the lake all year, so kayaking fits easily into a day of sightseeing.

Moss phlox in bloom with Mt. Fuji behind

POINT02

Fine for first-timers. Free instruction and all the gear

A guide spends about 30 minutes showing you how to get in and how to paddle.

Dogs are welcome on the tour, so it works as a day out with your dog too.

Lake Kawaguchi is a sightseeing lake with motorboats on it, so the guide goes over the route carefully.

Life jackets are provided at no charge, so there is nothing to worry about. Children and adults alike can join.

Two guests in life jackets in front of Mt. Fuji

POINT03

With luck, an upside-down Fuji. Photos with the mountain behind you

Out on the water the guide takes photos and gives them to you at no charge.

Waterproof phone cases are available if you want to shoot your own.

Mt. Fuji is a World Heritage site, and it makes a backdrop worth keeping.

The shot from under the bridge is one only this tour can give you.

A family kayaking under the Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge

EVENTS THROUGH THE YEARFour seasons on Lake Kawaguchi

Cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji — Spring brings the Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival, with Yoshino cherry trees along the shore.

A lavender field with Mt. Fuji — In summer the Kawaguchiko Herb Festival fills the shore with flowers, and there is a fireworks display.

Autumn leaves and Mt. Fuji — Autumn has the Fuji Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival and the Maple Corridor, lit up after dark.

Mt. Fuji in a snowy landscape — Winter brings the Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks and illuminations, and Mt. Fuji under snow.

HOW THE DAY GOESOn the day

STEP01

Meet

Come to NaturaBase, right in front of Lake Kawaguchi, 15 minutes before your start time.

The NaturaBase sign is easy to spot from a distance, and the staff will be waiting for you.

The exterior of NaturaBase, the meeting point

STEP02

Instruction

You start on land, with an explanation and some practice.

The guide covers how to go forward, turn and stop, so a first-timer can paddle. It takes about 30 minutes, done carefully.

Since this is on the water, a life jacket is required. There are sizes for children and for dogs.

The guide also goes over how to wear it and why, along with safety on the lake. Lake Kawaguchi has motorboats on it, so the route is explained in detail.

STEP03

Out on the water

Once you are ready, the paddle begins. You are on the lake for about an hour.

You set off from the beach in front of NaturaBase and head for the Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge. There is a spot along the way where Mt. Fuji comes into view, and the guide stops for photos.

After a break at the bridge, you paddle back to the beach. A photo with Mt. Fuji behind you tends to stay with people.

In winter, if you are lucky, you break through the thin ice on the surface as you go.

STEP04

Finish

Back at NaturaBase, and that is the end of the tour.

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Price

Adults 6,000 yen each (tax included)
Elementary school age and under 3,500 yen each (tax included)
Preschool age (3 to 6) 1,000 yen each (tax included)
Pets 1,000 yen each (tax included)

Times

7:00 start, ends around 8:30
10:30 start, ends around 12:00
11:00 start, ends around 12:30 (winter)
13:30 start, ends around 15:00

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*The images shown are for illustrative purposes only.

Period

①＜Early Morning＞【Kawaguchi Lake】Early Morning Kayaking on the Lake - Enjoy the Fantastic Landscape Tour March to the End of October ②【Kawaguchi Lake】Enjoy Nature at your own pace - Kayaking on Kawaguchi Lake All Year Round

Age Recommendation

3 years old and older

Fee

Adults／1 person 6,000 yen (tax included) → Discounted 5,500 yen (tax included)
Elementary school students and younger／1 person 3,500 yen (tax included) → Discounted 3,000 yen (tax included)
Preschool children (3-6 years old) ／1 person 1,000 yen (tax included)
Pets／1 pet 1,000 yen (tax included)

Usage time

① ＜Early Morning＞ [Kawaguchi Lake] Early Morning Kayaking on the Lake - Enjoy the Fantastic Scenery Tour
Starts at 7:00 and ends at 8:30
② [Kawaguchi Lake] Enjoy Nature at your own pace - Kayaking on Kawaguchi Lake
・Starts at 10:30 and ends at 12:00
・Starts at 13:30 and ends at 15:00
・Starts at 11:00 and ends at 12:30 (from November)

Place

NaturaBase（ナチュラベース）
（〒401-0301 山梨県南都留郡富士河口湖町船津4010）

Precautions

[What is included in the price]
- Life jacket
- Waterproof smartphone case
- Life jacket for dogs
- Paddle
- Guide fee
- Drinks (water)
- Cold weather clothing (wear, pants, gloves, boots)

■ Contact
TEL: 070-4484-5408 (9:00-18:00)

■ Clothing and belongings
[Summer]
- Clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sandals
- Hat
- Sunglasses
[Winter]
- Clothing that is easy to move in
- Towel

■ Guests with pets
- Please contact us in advance if you are reserving more than two dogs per adult.
- From November onwards, due to the drop in water temperature, we will not be able to accept preschool children and dogs.

■Cancellation policy
2 days before: 20% of the reservation fee
The day before: 50% of the reservation fee
On the day or without permission: 100% of the reservation fee
*If the facility decides to cancel due to bad weather, etc., no cancellation fee will be charged.