Kayak & SUP · Toyooka / Kinosaki
Hyogo Prefectural Maruyamagawa Park 兵庫県立円山川公苑
Prefectural park at the Maruyama River mouth near Kinosaki with a large, inexpensive canoe, kayak and SUP centre.
Hours09:00-17:00
ClosedTuesdays Sep-Apr
PricePaddle taster (about 2 hours): ¥1,600
Enjoy passport, unlimited canoe/kayak/SUP (1 day): ¥2,000
Enjoy passport, unlimited canoe/kayak/SUP (1 day): ¥2,000
Getting thereKinosaki Onsen or Toyooka Station, about 15 min by car
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeMay-Sep
Address1163 Kojima, Toyooka, Hyogo
About
Maruyamagawa Park sits where the Maruyama River widens near the Sea of Japan, a short drive from Kinosaki Onsen. Its canoe centre, used by about 50,000 people a season, offers cheap guided taster sessions and an all-day pass for canoes, kayaks and SUP, plus a pool, ice rink and museum.
Highlights
- Very affordable prefecture-run paddling centre
- Canoe, kayak and SUP on a calm, wide river
- All-day 'enjoy passport' option
- Near Kinosaki Onsen
Tips
- Closed Tuesdays Sep-Apr; open daily May-Aug
- Day pass bookings open 70 days ahead; from age 6
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