Kayak & SUP · Lake Biwa (Takashima)

Biwako SUP Trip (Sappu) 颯浮〜BIWAKO SUP TRIP〜

Lake Biwa SUP tours from Shirahige beach that paddle to the floating torii gate of Shirahige Shrine.

Hours09:00-17:00

ClosedIrregular

PriceShirahige torii SUP tour (about 2 hours): ¥5,500

Getting thereOmi-Takashima Station (JR Kosei Line), about 10 min by car

Time needed2-3 hours

Best timeMay-Oct; sunrise tours in summer

AddressShirahige beach, 1091 Ukawa, Takashima, Shiga

About

Biwako SUP Trip guides stand-up paddle tours on Lake Biwa from Shirahige beach in Takashima. The signature route paddles along the shore to the vermilion torii of Shirahige Shrine standing in the lake, one of Shiga's most photographed sights. The guide started the business to share Lake Biwa with visitors from around the world.

Highlights

Paddle to Shirahige Shrine's lake torii
Clear water of Lake Biwa's north basin
One of Shiga's most-reviewed SUP tours
Beginners welcome

Tips

Ages 7-70
Morning sessions are calmest; the beach is a summer campsite with parking

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Biwako SUP Trip (Sappu) 颯浮〜BIWAKO SUP TRIP〜

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