Kayak & SUP · Kawakami (Yoshino)
Yamaasobi-juku Yoiyoi Kawakami 山遊び塾 ヨイヨイかわかみ
Guide group in Kawakami village, Nara, running SUP and canoe on Lake Otaki Ryujin plus caving and eco-tours.
HoursBy reservation
ClosedIrregular
PriceLake Otaki Ryujin SUP (about 3 hours): ¥7,000
Adventure caving (about 3 hours): ¥10,000
Adventure caving (about 3 hours): ¥10,000
Getting thereYamato-Kamiichi Station (Kintetsu), about 40 min by car
Time neededHalf day
Best timeMay-Oct
Address344-15 Nijiko, Kawakami-mura, Yoshino-gun, Nara
About
Yoiyoi Kawakami is a local guide group in Kawakami village in the mountains of Oku-Yamato. Its SUP sessions paddle Lake Otaki Ryujin, a reservoir in deep forest, and it also leads canoeing, caving, snowshoe and eco-tours introducing the area's nature and culture. Children from 4 can join some activities.
Highlights
- SUP on remote Lake Otaki Ryujin
- Deep-forest scenery of Oku-Yamato
- Also caving and eco-tours
- Family plans from age 4
Tips
- Meet at the Nijiko base parking lot
- Remote area: a car is strongly recommended
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