Kayak & SUP · Lake Biwa (Makino, Takashima)
MAKINO ACTIVITIES MAKINO ACTIVITIES
Kayak, SUP and cycling at Makino Sunny Beach in northern Lake Biwa, 8 minutes' walk from Makino Station.
Hours08:00-17:00
ClosedIrregular
PriceKayak or SUP experience (about 1.5 hours): ¥5,200
Getting thereMakino Station (JR Kosei Line), about 8 min walk
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeJun-Sep
Address2-1-5 Takagihama, Makino-cho, Takashima, Shiga
About
MAKINO ACTIVITIES runs kayak and SUP sessions at Makino Sunny Beach, a clear-water beach on the northern tip of Lake Biwa listed among Japan's top bathing beaches, plus cycling. Reception is in the lobby of Oku-Biwako Makino Park Hotel & Seminar House. Families with children from 6 are welcome.
Highlights
- Clear water of northern Lake Biwa
- Kayak or SUP from age 6
- Cycling tours too
- Walkable from Makino Station
Tips
- Check in at Oku-Biwako Makino Park Hotel & Seminar House (not Makino Grand Park Hotel)
- Starts 08:00
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