BONFIRELAKE CHUZENJI · NIKKO
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Lake Chuzenji · Oku-Nikko · 1,269 m

Kayak & Canoe Tours
on a Highland Lake

Small-group, beginner-friendly tours on Nikko's serene Lake Chuzenji. Guided by locals — and every photo is included, free. Open April to November.

English-friendly. Our guides speak basic English — but with hands-on demonstration, small groups, and all your photos included, language is never a barrier. Overseas guests and first-timers are very welcome.

Why paddle with us

A small local outfit on one of Japan's highest lakes

All photos included

Your guide photographs the tour and sends you every shot afterwards — free.

Small groups, local guides

Born-and-raised Oku-Nikko guides, 10+ years on the water. Safety first.

Beginners & families

Stable kayaks and clear demonstration. Ages 4 to 80s welcome.

Sunrise to sunset

Choose your light — from a 5 a.m. dawn launch to the calm of dusk.

Tours & prices

Per person, tax included. Child price = elementary & junior-high age.

SunriseGoraiko

5:00 – 7:00 · 2 h

Paddle out at first light; the lake turns gold beneath Mt. Nantai.

¥8,800 adult · child ¥8,300
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Morning CalmAsanagi

7:30 – 9:00 · 1.5 h

The wind drops to nothing — glide across a mirror-still lake.

¥8,800 adult · child ¥7,500
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Morning

10:00 – 12:00 · 2 h

Easygoing daytime tour under open skies. Great for first-timers.

¥8,200 adult · child ¥7,000
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Afternoon

13:00 – 15:00 · 2 h

Relaxed afternoon paddle with views of Mt. Nantai.

¥8,200 adult · child ¥7,000
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Evening CalmYunagi

15:30 – 17:00 · 1.5 h

Fading light and still air — the quiet close of the day.

¥8,800 adult · child ¥7,500
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Also available — Long Touring (approx. 5 h, ¥13,000) and Private charter (from ¥55,000 / group). Ask us for times.

Good to know

How the day works, what's included, and how to find us

Your day

  • 1 · Book online (English)
  • 2 · Confirmation email with meeting time, place & what to bring
  • 3 · Arrive 15 min early, sign the waiver
  • 4 · Lesson & tour on the lake with your guide
  • 5 · Finish — change, then receive your photos by email

Included & to bring

  • Included: kayak, paddle, life jacket, waterproof gear, all photos
  • Wear: clothes that can get a little wet; shoes that can get wet
  • Payment: card (prepaid online / OTA) or cash on the day
  • Season: April – November

Access

  • Meet: beside the lakeside Boathouse, Lake Chuzenji
  • Address: Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661
  • Free parking · restrooms · changing space
  • By car via the Irohazaka road, or bus to Chuzenji Onsen from Nikko Station
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Book your tour

Reserve online in English — instant confirmation

Book online — in English

Check live availability and reserve instantly on our official booking page. Secure card payment, no account needed.

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After booking, you'll receive an email with the meeting time, exact place and what to bring. See you on the lake!