Location: Innoshima, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
You can enjoy a relaxing kayaking tour on Innoshima Island (Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan), located on the Shimanami Sea Route. On this tour, you can enjoy the calm waters of Sanjo Bay, which is on the east side of Innoshima Island, kayak leisurely, land on a private beach, drink freshly squeezed citrus juice from Innoshima, play on a natural swing, write shell messages, search for a granite stone for matchmaking, and enjoy the extraordinary experience to the fullest; We will give you unforgettable memories.
Attractions
No. 1: The calm waters of Sanjo Bay.
It’s a bay, so it’s calm – the water is crystal clear.
No. 2: Play on uninhabited beaches!
Exclusive access to a private beach that can only be reached by kayak!
No. 3: Make a fresh citrus squeeze!
Fresh citrus from Innoshima, freshly squeezed! @Beach
No. 4: Make a wish on a seashell!
A souvenir of the tour…
No. 5: Jizo Nose fulfils women’s wishes!
Jizo Nose Jizo sunk into the sea up to its belly → only accessible by kayak at high tide.
No. 6: Accompanied by a dedicated photographer for instagrammable photos!
A dedicated smartphone photographer will accompany you to capture the best smiles and social networking photos to share after the tour. We will also send you a memory video later in the day.
Where is Innoshima located?
Innoshima is located on the Shimanami Sea Route. It is the second island from Onomichi.
Course.
Kayak tour course for a total of 3 km in the calm Sanjo Bay of Innoshima.
| Time taken. | Approx. 3 hours |
| Tour price | Adults (junior high school students and above): 7000 yen (tax included) per person Children (primary schools students): ¥5,000/per person (tax included) |
| Pick-up and drop-off | 1,000 yen (incl. tax)/person Pick-up and drop-off areas: Ikuchijima (Setoda), Mukaishima, Onomichi, Yugejima, Ikunajima, Omishima and Sashima. Innoshima is free of charge. |
You won’t get totally soaked, but your feet and hips may get wet, so bring a change of clothes.
Tour start time.
Subject to wind and tide conditions.
Currently available spare booking slots (as of 20 June 2023)
Saturday 15 July, PM
Sunday 16 July, AM
Saturday 22 July, PM
Saturday 5 August, PM
Sunday 6 August, AM
Meeting place
Slow Base @Shimanami
750-4, Sanjo-cho, Innoshima, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan.
In case of bad weather
We may have to cancel the sailing due to weather rain, wind or tide conditions. We will contact you the night before, but we would appreciate your understanding that we may have to cancel the boat on the morning of the day.
Restrooms.
There are no toilets available during the tour, so please use them before the tour.
Disability accessibility.
The office is wheelchair accessible so you can use the bathroom etc. For lower body disabilities, paddling in a kayak is possible, please contact us. If you have an upper body disability, you can ride in a two-person kayak without paddling.
Accompanied by pets
Please contact us if you wish to bring your pet with you. We can also arrange for you to enjoy paddling in a tandem kayak (two-person kayak).
Contact
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/slowbase_shimanami/
Twitter https://twitter.com/SlowBaseOnomich
Mail slowbaseshimanami@gmail.com
Guide Kuni
We are sure that this extraordinary experience will be a wonderful memory for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you!
Frequently Asked Questions
- QCan a kayak capsize?
- A
Sit-on-top kayaks are a type of kayak that rarely tip over on the water. While they are very stable, they are not designed for speed.
- QWill I get wet?
- A
You will not get wet all over, but you may get your bottom wet from splashing water from paddling. Changing rooms and showers are available.
- QWill my muscles ache?
- A
When paddling into a headwind or when the tide is high, it is possible to get sore muscles. If paddling is difficult, please do not hesitate to ask for a tow.
- QHow old does a child have to be?
- A
Children must be elementary school age or older, but younger children can ride with their parents.
- QCan women do it? Can older people do it?
- A
Of course, women can easily do it. We also have many female customers in their 60s.
