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.
Details
- Availability: June-September
- Duration: 4 hours (including pick-up and drop-off). 8:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
- Difficulty: Easy
- Max participants: 4 people
- Equipment: Kayak, paddle, sandals and lifejacket are included.
- Clothing: Swimwear for swimming and clothes that can get wet for kayaking. Bring a towel, suncream, sunglasses and a hat.
- Food and drinks: Please bring water. A drink and snack will be provided.
- Pick-up: Free pick-up and drop-off is available in Noboribetsu and Noboribetsu Onsen.
Tour Schedule
8:00: Pick-up in either Noboribetsu or Noboribetsu Onsen.
8:30-9:00: Receive kayak gear and equipment and have safety briefing.
9:00-10:00: Kayak around the edge of Lake Kuttara.
10:00-10:45: Arrive at beach. Swim in the lake or relax on the beach. Have a drink and snack prepared by your guide.
10:45-11:30: Kayak back to the start and return gear.
11:30-12:00: Drive back and say goodbye!
Know before you go
- Paddle Street is the owner and organiser of this tour. Nobo Tours only provides an English-speaking guide.
- This tour is a water activity and there are related risks that you must acknowledge (e.g. drowning, hypothermia etc.).
- You have to sign a waiver document prior to the start of the activity.
- Tour will be either be cancelled 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.