A Noctiluca Night Tour on a Sea Kayak
Have you heard of the "Kumano Kodo of the Ocean"? Part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail runs along the coast, and records indicate that some pilgrims traveled by boat. The beautiful Mikisato Coast on the Pacific Ocean is one location associated with the "Kumano Kodo of the Ocean." In summer and fall, you can see noctiluca scintillans, a marine organism that glows in the sea at night. Take a night-time tour by sea kayak to witness this bioluminescence. The tour includes an introduction to sea kayaking for beginners, allowing anyone to take part. Enjoy a light meal from a local deli and locally produced tea as you watch the sunset. The air is so clear here that you can see the Milky Way on cloudless nights. Enjoy the sight of the glowing noctiluca scintillans and the starry night sky.
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Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 person
- Maximum Capacity
- 8 participants
- Participation Restrictions
- Minimum age 4 years, maximum weight 100 kg. Participants must have sufficient physical ability to get on and off a boat
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Nagara Guest House
484-1 Nagara-cho, Owase, Mie Prefecture - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- June to October
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- Meeting time varies by season, between 4:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Tour Schedule
- In August, meet at 5:45 p.m., fill in the application form, get changed, travel > 6:15 p.m. Start briefing > 7:00 p.m. Break, light meal > 7:30 p.m. Tour begins > 8:30 p.m. Land, put away equipment, travel, shower > 9:00 p.m. Finish
- Required Time
- Around 3 hours 15 minutes
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Open to meal requests
- Vegetarian and gluten free diets can be accommodated
- Universal accessibility
- None
- Parking
- Free parking for around 6 vehicles
- Notes
- Canceled in the event of severe weather
- Related websites
- https://www.kankomie.or.jp/special/fortravelagencies/experience.html#top
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.