|
|
Coasteering Izu
Japan 1 day ex Tokyo
Ever thought when you go kayaking, canoing or rafting that you would love to be in the water more? Then we
have the sea adventure for you!
Coasteering started on the rocky shores of Wales in the UK and is a wonderful physical activity to get close to
the sea and coastline at that exciting inter-tidal zone. The rocky coastline of the Izu Peninsula is the perfect
spot for Japan's first coasteering trips. In fact, the very nature of the amazing coastline in southern Izu
demands climbing, scrambling and sea level traversing and is how the first coastline adventure races
started that lead to the creation of this wonderful sport.
Our day will encompass moving along stunning coastline on foot or by swimming, without the aid of boats,
surf boards or other craft. As an activity it is somewhere between rock pooling and adventurous ocean
swimming – with a few rocky traverses, tidal current whirlpools and thrilling deep water jumps thrown in!
A defining factor of coasteering is the opportunity provided by the marine geology for moving in the “impact
zone” where water, waves, rocks, gullies, caves etc come together to provide a very high energy environment.
Coasteering involves exposure in exhilarating positions that can only be seen and experienced during these
activities.
So how difficult is it? If you're comfortable in the water you can come coasteering – and we, of course,
recommend you do to be a part of the first trips ever in Japan of this great sport. You will be provided with wet
suits, helmets and gloves, you will just need to bring some old trainers to grip the wet rocks and stop
abrasions. There will always be two qualified and experienced guides – the water babies! - to help the group
make their way around the breathtaking course we have mapped out and getting to the best natural features
in the area.
|
Trip Details
|
Departures
Departs daily (private tour)
Meeting point
Hachiko Exit, Shibuya
station
Group size
Min 2, Max 8
Inclusions
1 day river coasteering
Japanese style lunch (on
secluded beach – don’t
forget to bring your
snorkeling gear!)
Onsen entry
Transport from/to Ueno
station
Insurance
English speaking guides
Cost
20,000 yen per person
|
|
