Kayak & SUP · Lake Biwa (Ogoto, Otsu)
Outdoor Sports Club Opal アウトドアスポーツクラブ オーパル
Lakeside marine sports club at Ogoto on Lake Biwa offering SUP and kayak passes for up to three hours.
Hours09:30-17:30
ClosedThursdays (Wed-Thu in Jan-Feb; open daily in summer)
PriceLake Biwa SUP pass (up to 3 hours): ¥5,500
Lake Biwa kayak pass (up to 3 hours): ¥5,500
Lake Biwa kayak pass (up to 3 hours): ¥5,500
Getting thereOgoto-onsen Station (JR Kosei Line), about 15 min walk
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeMay-Oct
Address5-265-1 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga
About
Opal is a long-running lakeside club in Ogoto, Otsu, on the western shore of Lake Biwa about 30 minutes from Kyoto. Its SUP and kayak passes give up to three hours on the water after a short lesson, at your own pace. It also offers other water sports in summer.
Highlights
- SUP or kayak pass for up to 3 hours
- Easy access from Kyoto
- Families welcome (kayak from age 5)
- Facilities on the lakeshore
Tips
- Closed Thursdays (Wed-Thu in Jan-Feb; open daily in summer)
- Two start times: 09:30 and 13:30
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