Autumn Color Kayaking

Autumn Color Kayaking

Kayaking through the beautiful autumn colors of the upper reaches of the Tama river followed by a visit to a riverside sake brewery.

Overview

Kayaking in Okutama is the best way to check out the incredible colors of the autumn leaves as well as having a lot of fun! We will be kayaking on the Shiromaru section of the Tama river which is predominantly a gentle lake like section famous for its incredible green and clear waters. We will be doing a beginners course and all gear (kayak, paddle, wetsuit, life vest) is provided so its fine for first-timers.

After kayaking, there is the opportunity to take a short riverside stroll through the autumn colors to visit the beautiful local sake brewery lcoated right by the river. The sake brewery has a lunch kiosk, sake tastings, a walking suspension bridge over the river and is very picturesque - definitely worth a visit! 

The Plan

07:44 ~ 09:40 :
Catch the JR train to Shiromaru Station
09:45 ~ 10:00 :
Arrive at Shiromaru Station in Okutama. Meet the trip leader. Walk to the kayaking base centre.
10:00 ~ 13:00 :
Kayaking in Okutama! Learn basic techiniques. Take in the beautiful Autumn colors. Relax on the river.
13:00 ~ 15:00 :
Visit the beautiful riverside sake brewery. Lunch by the river. Sake tasting.
15:00 :
Head to the local onsen (optional) before catching the train back to Shinjuku.

Inclusions

  • Half day Kayaking course
  • All required rental gear - wetsuits, lifejackets, helmets, boots, kayak, paddle etc.
  • English & Japanese speaking trip leaders / instructors
  • Visit to the local sake brewery
  • Accident compensation insurance
  • A fun day out in beautiful Okutama!
  • Sales tax (10%)

Dates & Availability

Depart End Space Price Booking
Nov 23rd (Sat) Nov 23rd (Sat) Almost Full! ¥6,900 Reserve
Dec 1st (Sun) Dec 1st (Sun) Available ¥6,900 Reserve

Reviews

5.00

Great day, great activities, great group, very professional organisers!

Léo / 02 Dec 2023
5.00

Excellent organizer, well planned and good people to plan your trip. I liked the host very well, he was very polite, helping and very good at English. Looks like he is very passionate about hosting and travel.

Muneer / 07 Nov 2023
5.00

It was an amazing experience.

Jitesh / 14 Feb 2023
5.00

Awesome trip, well organized and very relaxing as a whole. I went to the rest of Tokyo Snow Club trips because of how fun this trip was.

Leda / 28 Dec 2022
5.00

The valley was in the middle of turning red and the sun was out. Interesting folk, amazing scenery, clear water, and later on, great food & drink downstream. Definitely recommended.

Aksaya / 30 Nov 2022
5.00

Peak autumn is when the valley of the river turns red. Amazing scenery. Water's a bit cold, but with luck you won't fall into the water (kidding). Kayaking course is for beginners but quite relaxing nonetheless. With luck, you'll run into awesome people, and also end up going to the river and talking till the sun sets : )

Aksaya / 30 Nov 2022
5.00

Went to the trip in the peak of Autumn. The momiji were deep-red but, alas, the weather was a bit cloudy. Nevertheless, the rain-god didn't let it pour, and it was fun nevertheless!

Aksaya / 30 Nov 2022
5.00

This was the last kayaking trip of the year by TSC. As always, the valley before the dam in Shiromaru was as scenic as ever, and the water surprisingly wasn't as cold. The kayaking course is fairly easy - the river is dammed right after the kayaking place and so it's practically a lake with few currents. Perfect for beginners and also for people just trying to relax outdoors. Later on, at the sake brewery, you can taste many unique nihon-shu for not much money and may be hang around with folks. Definitely recommended.

Aksaya / 30 Nov 2022
5.00

It was a great day spent in the Okutama area! Overall the trip was very chill. We had enough time to do everything without feeling rushed; Kayaking, Lunch and Sake Tasting. With the format of the trip, it was also easy to get to know and talk with other people on the trip. Keiji was a great guide as always, very clear with instructions. Will back for another trip for sure :)

Johanne / 22 Nov 2022
5.00

Even if you’ve never kayaked before it’s doable. They give you a run down on how to kayak and you’re pretty much free to kayak on the river and lake however way you want. The brewery was also a great place with a great view.

Sophia / 22 Nov 2022