SUP TOUR — WADA & TAKAHAMA

SUP Tour — Wada & Takahama

Wada Beach was among the first beaches in Asia to receive the international Blue Flag certification. Clear, resort-like shoreline including Torihama and Shiroyama Park.

About this course

This area centres on Wada Beach in Takahama Town, Fukui. Unlike the sea caves of Obama City, Fukui, here you find open, shallow shoreline and clear, resort-like water. Wada Beach was among the first beaches in Asia to receive the international Blue Flag certification, in 2016 — an assessment that covers not only water quality but also efforts to protect the environment and ensure safety. Mount Aoba, known locally as "Wakasa Fuji", rises behind the bay.

  • Two people paddling SUP through a rocky channel
  • SUP and snorkeling in clear shallow water
  • A group paddling SUP along an open beach
  • Two people paddling SUP in front of a pine-covered rock arch
  • A group paddling SUP in clear shallow water
  • Three people paddling SUP into a sea cave
  • Paddling SUP at the entrance of a sea cave
  • Two people paddling SUP in a rocky shallows

Course details

Price
¥7,000 (tax incl.)
Children
¥6,000 (tax incl., elementary school age and under)
Area
Takahama area
Requirement
Height 140 cm and over
Duration
Approx. 2 hours
Meeting point
Ikeda Parking

Meeting point

Ikeda Parking

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Meeting points may change depending on sea conditions on the day. We confirm the location when you book.

ON THE DAY

On the Day

Tours take approximately two hours.

  1. 30 min before

    Check-in

    Please arrive at the meeting point. You change on site. Not every beach has a changing room, so we recommend wearing your swimwear under your clothes.

  2. Start (10:00 or 13:00)

    Lesson

    We start on land with the basics.

    • Land-based SUP lesson
    • Land-based SUP lesson
    • Land-based SUP lesson

  3. —

    Into the water

    You get used to the board in the shallows first.

    • Getting used to SUP in the shallows
    • Getting used to SUP in the shallows
    • Getting used to SUP in the shallows

  4. —

    Clear, shallow water

    We paddle slowly along the open shore and through shallows where you can see the bottom.

    • Visiting sea caves and private beaches
    • Visiting sea caves and private beaches
    • Visiting sea caves and private beaches

  5. After about 2 hours

    Finish

    Showers are available at some beaches. Please see the area guide for which beaches have facilities.

    View the area guide →

Participants must be at least 140 cm tall. Elementary school children are welcome. Board rental and insurance are included in the price. Facilities (toilets, showers, changing rooms) differ by beach. We will let you know when the location is confirmed.

Booking & the day of the tour

Booking
Advance booking required, by two days before your tour date. Same-day bookings are not accepted

→ Go to the booking form

Rain
Tours run as scheduled in the rain
Rough conditions
In the case of rough seas, strong winds or high waves, we decide by the day before and will contact you if the tour is cancelled

→ Check the forecast for Takahama (Japan Meteorological Agency, Japanese only)

Cancellation
Cancellations by the customer on the day before or the day of the tour cannot be accepted; a 100% cancellation fee applies
Payment
Cash only

What to bring

Please bring a swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and drinks. We recommend marine shoes or sneakers that can get wet. If you wear glasses or sunglasses, bring a strap to keep them from falling in the water.

★ Changing is done on site. 　Facilities differ by beach, so arriving already in your swimsuit is the safest option.

★ You can often see fish beneath the surface — bringing goggles or a snorkel makes the day more enjoyable. 　(We do not rent these.)

Book or Enquire

Please book by two days before your tour date.

→ Go to the booking form

By phone: 0770-57-1814 (11:00–20:00, closed Tuesdays)

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