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Kumamoto
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Sea Kayak experience in the quiet and calm sea of Minamata, Kumamoto! - Kumamoto Prefecture

USD46.15(JPY6,600)

  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    120minutes

    *The experience time includes explanations of precautions and operation (excluding changing time).

  • Reservation Time:
    10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
6 PeopleHazard Prevention
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Person
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Experience fee(Aged 5 years and above) USD 46.15
Age (Min.):
5 years old
Parent/ Guardian Required:
Under 15 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Beginners can easily experience the gentle waves of the "Shiranui Sea"!

Surrounded by islands, the Shiranui Sea is calm and has few waves. Even beginners and children can easily enjoy the experience of rowing once they get the hang of it.

The beautiful ocean and natural scenery will soothe your soul!

You can refresh your body and mind while gazing at the islands dotting the distant shore and the expansive sky, all from the beautiful, crystal-clear waters that are so pristine it’s hard to believe they belong to an inland sea.

Comfortable experience plan that can be enjoyed all year round

The relatively warm Shiranui Sea means you can experience diving all year round, even in winter, by using an optional wetsuit.

After the experience, you can relax and refresh yourself at the attached café!

There is a cafe space on the second floor of the facility, selling light meals such as curry and pizza, as well as sweets and drinks. There is also a menu using local Minamata specialties, so you can enjoy the ocean view from the second floor while you relax after the activity.


Schedule

  • Reception / Meet up

    Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception desk. (Counter on your right as soon as you enter the building entrance)

  • Change clothes in an outside building (with restrooms, changing rooms, and showers)

    Please change in the changing room into clothes or swimwear that you don’t mind getting wet.

  • Put on a life jacket and receive an explanation of the experience, including precautions and how to operate it.

    Please receive a life jacket from the staff and put it on. Staff will adjust the size for your safety. Wearing it is mandatory.
    Before heading out to sea, there will be an explanation on how to paddle.

  • Sea Kayak Experience

    The area will be designated according to the weather conditions of the day. Please enjoy your kayak experience freely within the designated area.
    Staff will be nearby to support you.

  • After getting out of the water, the experience ends.

    Return your Sea Kayak and paddle to the staff, change in the changing room, and you are done. There is a cafe on the 2nd floor of Nagisa-no-Koban Seaside Patrol Station HIMETATSU, so if you have time, feel free to enjoy a light meal or a drink.


Included in the Fee

Sea kayak and paddle rentals
Life jacket rental
Support fee
Insurance fee

Not included in the Fee

Marine shoes, swimsuit

Meeting Place

Nagisa-no-Koban Seaside Patrol Station HIMETATSU

1196-2 Osako, Minamata, Kumamoto 867-0009

Directions

Nearest Station(1) Shin-Minamata Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen Line (2) Minamata Station on the Hisatsu Orange Railway

Directions to Nearest Station(1) 10 minutes by car from Shin-Minamata Station (2) 15 minutes by car from Minamata Station

Destination by TaxiNagisa-no-Koban Seaside Patrol Station HIMETATSU


Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Clothing that can get wet, swimsuit, rash guard, marine shoes, etc.

Towel for drying yourself

Change of clothes


Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 7 days before date of use
    10%
  • After 5 days before date of use
    30%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    50%
  • The day of use
    100%

Notes

[Notes]
- Life jackets must be worn. Those who do not wear a life jacket will not be allowed to participate.
- Even if the weather is fine, the event will be canceled if the waves are too high or it is deemed dangerous. Thank you for your understanding.
- Changing areas and showers are available in a separate building.
- No one who has been drinking or is in poor health will be allowed to experience the program.
- Luggage can be left on the 1st floor of Nagisa-no-Koban Patrol Station HIMETATSU (Luggage cannot be left in the changing rooms).

[About Cancellation]
- The event may be cancelled for safety reasons due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or other various circumstances. In such cases, WAmazing Play customer support or the organizer will notify your emergency contact. Please be sure to check your e-mail or incoming call on the day of the event. (Contact guidelines: 1 day prior to the event, after 3:00 PM)

[About the Consent Form]
- You will be asked to fill out and sign a participation consent form at the reception desk on the day of the activity.

[Language Support]
Body language, translator and translation applications can be used. Japanese language only although the staff are used to non-Japanese guests.

[Parking availability]
Parking available (Free)

Organizer

NPO Omoide Tsukuru Minamata

1196-2 Osako, Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture

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Experience fee(USD 46.15)
Aged 5 years and above
USD0.00(JPY0)
Unavailable:Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday)
Optional Extras
Wet suit(+ USD 15.38)
We recommend wearing swimwear during the winter (October to February) as the sea water temperature is low.