The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Kinki, Japan

Kumano Guide Association support your exploring adventure in the bottom of Kii peninsla "Kumano" .Our member is certified Mountaineering Guide, River kayaking guide, Sea Kayaking guide, etc.We will welcome you to join our guiding trips.

Big Smile operates Rafting trips for clients of all ages from all walks of life. We take a range of clients from individuals and families, to corporate teams. Our staff are highly experienced, and have acquired knowledge over many years of working in rafting industry and internationally, to refine the intricate details of logistics and customer wants and needs.

Hello.I am Hero from Shiga.I have lived in Denmark, Canada, Germany. I would like to explore Japan with you without language barrier.I know well about local foods, nature, sightseeing spots.Also, I can guide hiking, fishing, snorkeling ... all kind of outdoor sports.I am originally from Shiga prefecture. Then I have lived in Nara, Okinawa.My major is marine biology.I played volleyball, rugby, swimming and diving! I can guide Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, and Shiga!

The hozugawa-kudari is the best rivever boat ride in Japan.Once on the boat,you will enjoy a 16 kilometer,two hour jouney from Tanba-Kameoka to Arashiyama in Kyoto.Experience the exciting rapids and mysterious deep pools through the ravine in the beautiful seasonal scenery.

Whirlpools of Naruto Strait is the world's largest and also said, at most to reach a diameter of 20m in spring and autumn. Diameter 10m, France Lance river estuary and the diameter 2m in Salto Sutra Men district of Strait of Norway, its size and force does not allow the other followers. Day aim first of the spring tide of tide flow is fast (full moon, new moon)! Japan, in particular during the trip to Kansai, please come and experience the "whirlpools of Naruto Strait" that can not be seen only here in the world.

Cruising experience of concerto swaying slowly between the blue sky and the blue sea. You can taste the ship's mood feeling extraordinaryness. Travelling in our cruise allows you to enjoy gourmet food while appreciating Kobe’s attractive scenery at the same time. Our gourmet meals include creative Cantonese dishes carefully prepared by our present top chef, world-renowned Kobe Beef and Japanese Teppanyaki (hot-plate grill). What’s more, for lunch and afternoon tea, we provide live performances of classical music. As for dinner, there will be live Jazz performance.

CHIKUBUSHIMA CRUISE Lots to see! Explore the island of legends and mystical energy Since ancient times, Chikubushima has been revered for its Hogon-ji Temple which is No. 30 of the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. It is a small island with a circumference of 2km, at almost equal distance from Imazu Port and Nagahama Port. The trees that cover the island (mainly conifers) are beautiful throughout the seasons. There are lots to see, including the national treasures of the Hogon-ji Karamon Gate and the main hall of Tsukubusuma Shrine, as well as the important cultural property of Hogon-ji’s Funa Corridor. Recently, it has been used as a location for television and film productions, and in addition to the fact that it is known as a place of mystical energy with a mysterious atmosphere, many visitors come to claim their own share of that energy. The benzaiten goddess happiness dolls and ‘kawarake-nage’ earthenware tile throwing (to ward off evil) are also popular. A regular

Santa Maria, a sea-faring sight-seeing ship cruising the Osaka Bay, the Water Capital. The ship is a motif, built two times larger than and modeled after the ship on which Columbus journeyed to the American Continent. Enjoy the voyage to the fullest measure while viewing magnificent scenic spots of Osaka Bay.

DuckTours is a thrilling adventurous attraction, boarding the wild style amphibious bus to enjoy sightseeing from the land & then to splash!

Get around Osaka with our Hop-on Hop-off loop bus, cruise boat and the city subway & bus! See the city from the roads and rivers and enjoy the views while on the go. And if you need to take the subway, it is included as well! Every bus has a concierge to take care of passengers and answer any questions you might have.