Paddle Japan

Who? Paddlers, adventurers and outfitters from across the nation.

What? Familiarization (FAM) tour of paddling and business opportunities in Japan.

When? October 3 – 12 or October 17 – 26.

Where? Akita Prefecture – Omono and Toma Rivers – Japan.

Why? You earned it and you can learn how to make more money from it.

How? Read on:

Paddlesports International, NACUSA, Corp. Canoe Kentucky Japan, We-no-nah/Current Designs and Osage Canoes invite you and/or your company representative(s) to join us on a FAM paddling tour and once in a lifetime cultural experience to Akita Prefecture in Northwest Japan.

This trip will expose you to the “real Japan”, friendly rural people, outstanding native cuisine, ancient Shinto Shrines and Buddhist temples, historic sites dating back 1000’s of years and three days of river adventure.

Monday Day 1 – Depart USA

This itinerary is subject to change due to weather and water conditions and to take advantage of local festivals and other opportunities. Fall trip dates are Oct. 3-12 and Oct. 17-26. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due by September 3, 2005.

Total Including lodging, meals, river outfitting, admission fees to museums and other sites, JR Rail Pass and other ground transportation through Day-10 but not including airfare or travel insurance. $1595.00

For more information contact Jim Thaxton at 1-877-860-6450.mailto:jim@gopaddle.com

Wednesday Day-10 Breakfast at Beach Hotel

Relax on Beach

Bus to airport or train station (Some people may wish to extend their stay. If so you will want to purchase a two-week JR Pass – contact Jim for details. By this time you will be comfortable with the Japanese transportation system and know how to find lodging.)

Tuesday Day-9 Breakfast at Hotel

Train to Yoko John Lennon Museum

Tour Yoko Museum

Lunch near Museum

Train to Chiba

Bus to Buddhist Temple

Cabins at Buddhist Temple

Supper at Buddhist Temple

Breakfast at Buddhist Temple

Bus to Beach Hotel

Walk to Beach

Departure Party at Beach Hotel

Monday Day-8 Tour of Akita Historical and Cultural Sites

Lunch in Akita

Return to Hotel

Fairwell Supper at Jimongi Restaurant

Sunday Day-7 Breakfast at Camp

Bus to Public Bath

Bus to Little Kyoto Town

Tour Little Kyoto Town

Lunch Little Kyoto Town

Bus to Japanese B&B

Feast at Jimongi Restaurant

Saturday Day 6 – Breakfast at Campground

Bus to Toma River

Tour Traditional Farm House

Paddle Toma

Lunch on Water

Camp in Forest

Supper at Camp

Friday Day 5 – Breakfast on River

Lunch at Samuri House

Bath at Samuri House

Supper at Campground

Thursday Day 4 – Breakfast at Hotel

Bus to Omono River put-in

Canoe/Camping

Lunch on River

Supper on River

Wednesday Day 3–Breakfast at Olympic Center

Walk to Mejii Shrine

Local Train to Old Town

Lunch at Old Town

Local Train to Tokyo Station

Train to Omagari

Purchase box supper

Bus to local Hotel

Nightcap Introductions

Tuesday Day 2 –Arrive Narita Airport Japan between 2 and 5 p.m.

Local Train to Tokyo Station

Lock Excess Baggage

Local Train to Olympic Center

Tour and Dine in Downtown Tokyo

Olympic Center

Here’s the itinerary:

In addition, you will discover ways to promote paddling in Japan that will create a new profit center for your business. That means, this entire trip might be a tax write off.

Ed Councill (above left and center) of Canoe Kentucky purchased the first franchised canoe rental on the Omono. Above right, Ed visits a local park. Center Ed collects water from a Shinto Shrine. Right rice fields reaching up to the local mountains.

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