Lake Biwa SUP Experience Pass | Enjoy Up to 3 Hours on Japan’s Largest Lake
Flow of experience
- Check in / Change clothes
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Please come at a time that works best for you.
After checking in at the front desk, please change into clothing that can get wet in the locker room, then head to the meeting point indicated by staff.
*If this is your first time trying SUP, you will be asked to watch an instructional video in the lobby beforehand, explaining paddling techniques and how to operate the board.
*Please be aware that the end time of your experience will not be changed or extended regardless of your arrival time.
Example:
10:30 arrival → Finish at 12:30 (Experience time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Head out onto the lake!
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Life jackets, paddles, and SUP boards will be provided for all participants.
First, our staff will check your life jacket and other safety gear to make sure you’re fully prepared before heading out onto Lake Biwa.
After that, you’re free to enjoy Lake Biwa within the designated area at your own pace.
Our staff will be monitoring your safety while you are out on the water, so just relax and enjoy your experience!
- End of experience
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Our staff will inform you when your reservation time has ended.
Please follow staff instructions and return your life jacket, paddle, and board as directed after returning to shore.
Please feel free to make use the locker rooms and showers.
Experience content
Enjoy a relaxing paddleboarding session on the beautiful waters of Lake Biwa—up to 3 hours (2 hours during peak season). It’s a great choice for beginners, couples, and groups of friends. Our staff will be there to support you, so even first‑timers can join with confidence. Within the designated area, you’re free to explore at your own pace.
Experience the unique sense of freedom that only SUP can offer and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Lake Biwa.
You can choose either a morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session. The maximum duration is 3 hours (2 hours during peak season), and you’re welcome to select the time slot that works best for you.
Please be aware that regardless of your arrival time, your end time will remain the same, so your total time on the water may be shorter than 2 or 3 hours.
Depending on the season, other water activities such as our water tuber may also be available!
For those who wish to experience both kayaking and SUP, we also offer a great-value plan that lets you enjoy both activities: the Lake Biwa SUP & Kayak Set Pass.
Private guided tours with our staff are also available.
Take in the nature and enjoy your time on Lake Biwa!
Plan Features
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■Swimming Pool
Guests may use pool freely before or after your lake activity reservation. (summer season only)
Pool open from July 18th - September 12th, 2026 -
Depending on the time of year, additional water activities may also be available through your pass!
Plan Details
- Plan name
- Lake Biwa SUP Experience Pass
- Availability
- March 20th - November 29th, 2026
- Minimum participants
- 2 people or more
- Requirements
- Participants must be 10 yrs. or older to use a SUP board.
Weight limit of 90 kg (200 lbs).
If minors (under 18) will be participating without a parent or guardian present, a consent form must be submitted.
※Please note that pregnant individuals and anyone under the influence of alcohol cannot participate.
- Cost
- Regular Season
Adult: ￥5,500
Child (12 yrs. or below): ￥4,400
Pool Season
Adult: ￥6,050
Child:￥4,950
*all prices include tax
- Included in cost
- ・rental fee
・showers, lockers, and other facility amenities
・accident insurance
・parking
・use of outdoor pool (summer season only)
- Time
- Regular season: maximum of 3 hours
Pool season: maximum of 2 hours
- Time slots
- Please arrive within your reserved time slot.
Please be aware that the end time of the experience will not be changed or extended regardless of your arrival time.
- What to expect
- Regular season (max. 3 hours):
①A.M. slot: 9:30 – 12:30
②P.M. slot: 13:30 – 16:30
Pool season (max. 2 hours):
①A.M. slot: 10:00 – 12:00
②P.M. slot 1: 13:00 – 15:00
③P.M. slot 2: 15:00 – 17:00
- What to bring
- ・swimsuit or other clothes that can get wet
・sandals
・towel (also available for purchase)
*The pool is also open during the summer, so bring a swimsuit if you would like to use it.
- Clothing
- Clothes that can get wet, sandals
- Cancellation policy
- Cancellation policy:
1 day prior; 50%
Day of reservation, with or without notice: 100％
*In the event of cancellation or suspension due to unavoidable circumstances such as typhoons or natural disasters, no cancellation fee shall be charged.
*Should you wish to postpone your reservation to another date, no cancellation fee shall be charged.
- Inquiries
- O'PAL
TEL: 077-579-7111
email: biwako@o-pal.com (English is fine!)
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Access
- Address
- O'PAL OPTEX Co., Ltd.
5-265-1 Ogoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
〒520-0101
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- Access
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- ■By car
- 15 min. via Meishin Kyoto Higashi IC; 5 min. via Kosei Bypass Ogi Ogoto IC.
- ■By train
- 20 min. via JR Kosei Line from JR Kyoto Station (get off at Ogoto Onsen Station).
Approx. 12 min walk from station.
*Please use a local train. Rapid Express trains do not stop at Ogoto Onsen Station.
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