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Lake Kuttara Kayaking Tour

Tour Overview

Kayak to a secluded beach and swim in Japan’s 2nd clearest lake!

Lake Kuttara is a secret oasis and a kayakers paradise that is situated near Noboribetsu Onsen in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. It is renowned for its exceptionally clear water, which allows you to see up to 17m deep! Formed by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, this caldera lake is surrounded by dense forests, rolling hills, and volcanic peaks, creating a stunning backdrop for any kayaking adventure. With no footpaths around the lake, we will be the only people there, allowing you to enjoy true wilderness!

This kayaking tour will take you around the beautiful edge of the lake where you can see turquoise blue water and lush green trees. We will then stop at one of the sandy beaches where you can relax, swim and explore the surrounding beauty. At the beach you will have a drink and a snack whilst enjoying the stunning beauty of Lake Kuttara. Lastly, we will kayak back to the start point, return gear and say goodbye.

Price TBD

Details
  • Availability: June-September
  • Duration: TBD
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Max participants: 6 people
  • Clothing: Swimwear for swimming and clothes that can get wet for kayaking.  
  • Food and drinks: Please bring water. We will provide a drink and snack.
  • Meeting point: Lake Cabin Paddle Street at Lake Kuttara (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LkmxeJnCq8X2MU4Q9)
  • Access: Lake Kuttara can be accessed by car only. There are no buses to the lake. Taxis can be taken from Noboribetsu train station or Noboribetsu Onsen, but please make sure to book your return taxi as there is no phone signal at the lake.
Tour Schedule

13:00: Meet at Lake Cabin.

13:00-13:30: Receive kayak gear and equipment and have safety briefing.

13:30-14:30: Kayak around the edge of Lake Kuttara.

14:30-15:30: Arrive at beach. Swim in the lake or relax on the beach. Have a drink and snack prepared by your guide.

15:30-16:30: Kayak back to the start and return gear.

Know before you go
  • This tour is a water activity and there are risks related that you must acknowledge (e.g drowning, hyperthermia etc.). 
  • You have to sign a waiver document prior to the start of the activity.
  • Tour will be either be canceled or postponed (if possible) if bad weather occurs. 
  • If there is an injury or the guide deems it unsafe to carry on, the tour will finish.
  • Please prepare your own insurance as Nobo Tours does not have insurance for its customers.