* This plan is currently not available.
Plan introduction (Blue Cave SUP tour for beginners)
This package will have you riding on a standup paddleboard (SUP) into the blue caves of Shakotan.
The area where you can enjoy the “Shakotan Blue” is famous for its tropical-like cobalt blue waters and uniquely shaped rocks.
This SUP tour will have you cruise through the beautiful ocean and even at one point allow you to put on a mask to see firsthand the marine life that swims below the water surface.
SUP is an activity that’s open to participants of all experience levels.
If you are experienced in SUP and would like to challenge yourself to a more advanced course, please refer to this tour.
Tour details
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 9:30 am | Gather at a meeting point |
| 9:35 am | After sign in, listen to instructions and get ready for SUP tour. |
| 9:50 am | Move to the starting point. |
| 10:10 am | Once we are ready, you’ll be off on the blue cave SUP tour! |
| Enjoy 2 hours SUP tour. | |
| 12:30 pm | End of tour |
*Schedules may change depending on the weather or wave condition.
Where you’ll be
| Meeting Place | Bikuni gyoko kaigan camping site Kodomari Bikunicho, Shakotan, Shakotan District, Hokkaido 046-0201 Open with Google Map |
Price
11,000 yen / person
Included in price
Activity fee, insurance fee, paddle board, life jacket, wet suit, photograph data fee
What to bring
swim suits, change of clothes, drinks, hat
Term
July – End Sep
Time
Time required: about 3 hours
9:30 am – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
9:30 am – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Age restriction
13+ (13 – 15 yo must be accompanied with parents.)
Height restriction: Over 140cm, Eyesight 0.6 or more
Height restriction: Over 140cm, Eyesight 0.6 or more
Max. capacity of the tour
Up to 4
Reservation deadline
6:00 pm 2 days before
Cancellation policy & Things to keep in mind
Any bookings can be cancelled and fully refunded 8 days before the participation date.
Learn more
The tour guide is qualified SiJ(SUP Instructors of Japan) Level 2.
Learn more
The tour guide is qualified SiJ(SUP Instructors of Japan) Level 2.
