Toba Trip Overview
Come on an uninhabited island adventure by sea kayak!
Large birds soar the skies while finless porpoises swim the coastal waters. Beneath the waves, fish swim and sea grass sways with the current, as Ama forage the sea floor for shellfish.
On this tour, you will visit 3 small uninhabited islands in Ise-Shima National Park. Large wild birds, Black Kites, inhabit these islands. From February to June, you can spot small finless porpoises called “Sunameri”, diving in and out of the water. In the sea, discover the mysterious underwater seaweed forests swaying with the underwater currents. In these conditions, the traditional fishing methods of the free-diving fishing women : Ama-san, can be seen. The Ama’s fishing history dates back over 3000 years in the Toba-Shima area. If you are lucky, you can meet them in person. This tour will let you experience the close connection between nature and Japanese culture.
The departure point is very close to Toba station and easily accessible. Our guide will assist you while kayaking, so you can enjoy it even if its your first time! Please mention at reservation if you need to rental (free) clothes and marine shoes!
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Toba, Japan
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Kayaking & Canoeing
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What to Expect When Visiting Toba, Mie, Japan
Come on an uninhabited island adventure by sea kayak!
Large birds soar the skies while finless porpoises swim the coastal waters. Beneath the waves, fish swim and sea grass sways with the current, as Ama forage the sea floor for shellfish.
On this tour, you will visit 3 small uninhabited islands in Ise-Shima National Park. Large wild birds, Black Kites, inhabit these islands. From February to June, you can spot small finless porpoises called “Sunameri”, diving in and out of the water. In the sea, discover the mysterious underwater seaweed forests swaying with the underwater currents. In these conditions, the traditional fishing methods of the free-diving fishing women : Ama-san, can be seen. The Ama’s fishing history dates back over 3000 years in the Toba-Shima area. If you are lucky, you can meet them in person. This tour will let you experience the close connection between nature and Japanese culture.
The departure point is very close to Toba station and easily accessible. Our guide will assist you while kayaking, so you can enjoy it even if its your first time! Please mention at reservation if you need to rental (free) clothes and marine shoes!
Itinerary
★Kayak Tour (approximately 90 minutes)
★Swimwear or clothes that can get wet · Shoes that can get wet (marine shoes etc.) · Water · Towel · Hat · Dry Clothes
★ In the case of good weather or light rain but high waves, the tour will be cancelled for safety reasons. * Please make sure we have your contact information at the time of application to let you know of any changes or cancellations.
Stop At:
• Ise-Shima National Park, . Mie Prefecture
• Toba, Toba, Mie Prefecture, Tokai, Chubu
• Toba Bay, Toba 517-0011 Mie Prefecture
• Mitsushima, Toba 517-0011 Mie Prefecture
