Tokyo - There are many canoe tours across Japan, through which people can experience a wide variety of nature.
Kushiro Marsh, Hokkaido: A canoe tour travelling around Kushiro Marsh, which is said to be the largest in the country. For more information, call the Kushiro Tourism and Convention Association at (0154) 31-1993 (in Japanese).
Fuji Five Lakes, Yamanashi Prefecture: You can enjoy a splendid view of Mt. Fuji on this tour. Call the Fuji Five Lakes Tourism Federation at (0555) 22-7102.
Takeno beach, Hyogo Prefecture: The Geo Canoe tour offers a view from the sea of the coastline with many cliffs and rock tunnels. For more information, call Takeno Sutairu Suishin Kyogikai (c/o Kitamaekan) at (0796) 47-2020 (in Japanese).
Iriomote Island, Okinawa Prefecture: Canoe tours travelling around the country's largest mangrove forests. Call the Iriomotejima Kanko Centre (0980) 82-9836 (in Japanese).
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