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Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If you haven’t heard of Wakasa Takahama<\/strong> by now, the three things you should know about it are.,,, One: it’s less than two hours<\/strong> from<\/strong> Kyoto.<\/strong> Two: it’s home to one of Japan’s two Blue Flag beaches.<\/strong> And three: it’s the perfect place to enjoy the ocean<\/strong> in Japan! A symbol of this stunning beach town is Meikyodo<\/em><\/strong>, a picturesque<\/strong> cave<\/strong> engulfed by trees which sits along the Sea of Japan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Meikyodo Cave: A Symbol of Wakasa Takahama<\/p><\/div>\n

The residents of Wakasa Takahama pride themselves on their home’s beautiful coastline<\/strong>,<\/strong> so as you may expect, there are numerous ways to enjoy it. Ranging from surfing<\/strong> and paddle boarding,<\/strong> to fishing,<\/strong> there is an activity for all ages and fitness levels here. But during a hot and sticky August morning, one of the best ways to enjoy the cool sea breeze around here is stand-up paddle boarding (SUP)! <\/strong>In this post, I’ll share everything I know about “how to enjoy SUP” in this scenic spot!<\/p>\n

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Meikyodo Cave: Paddle Boarding on the Sea of Japan<\/p><\/div>\n

How Can I Book Water Sports in Wakasa Takahama?<\/h2>\n

All water sports activities can be booked directly at the Wakasa Takahama Tourist Association<\/a><\/strong> which is located within Wakasa Takahama Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Two of the most popular summer activities are kayaking<\/strong> and SUP (surfing is also popular but the waves are too calm in the summer).<\/strong> There are different courses<\/strong> available for both kayaking<\/strong> and SUP<\/strong> depending upon how much energy you have, and of course, what you want to see!<\/p>\n

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Wakasa Wada Beach: Boats at Sunset<\/p><\/div>\n

All About Stand Up Paddling (SUP)!<\/h2>\n

The courses for SUP (and kayaking) cost 5,000 yen per person<\/strong>, we decided to do the most popular course around Meikyodo Cave<\/strong> and Wakasa Bay. <\/strong><\/p>\n

SUP is well-loved because of its accessiblity for most people.<\/strong> It’s low impact, low risk<\/strong> and requires low physical exertion.<\/strong> This makes it perfect for a hot and lazy day!<\/p>\n

At the moment, the SUP courses in Wakasa Takahama are generally about two hours long (8,000 yen per person for 5 hours are available too), and they are run twice per day at 09:30 and 13:30, <\/strong>by the incredible English (and Japanese) speaking instructor,<\/strong> Yuki. This incredible lady won a bronze medal at the Women’s Lifesaving World Championships 2016!<\/strong> Now, I don’t consider myself to be much of a water baby at all, but her expertise and warm persona made me feel so relaxed, so quickly!<\/p>\n

The minimum <\/strong>height <\/strong>for SUP here is 146 cm (4 ft 8 inches).<\/p>\n

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Where is the Meeting Point for Wakasa Takahama SUP?<\/h2>\n

The meeting point for our course was right next to the town’s symbol – Meikyodo Cave<\/strong>, next to Shiroyama Park. <\/strong>Check the map below<\/a><\/b> for the exact location!<\/p>\n

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Just Before the Meeting Point: Shiroyama Park<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Meeting Point: Outside Meikyodo Cave<\/p><\/div>\n

What to Bring for Your SUP Experience<\/h2>\n

One of the great things about this SUP here is you’ll get access to the onsen<\/strong> (hot spring) and bathing facilities at the hotel besides Shiroyama Park <\/strong>(\u57ce\u5c71\u8358) which costs you 400 yen additionally.<\/strong> There is a net at the front of the paddle board so you can put any items which are okay to get wet (water, sun block etc.) in there. For anything that needs to stay dry, there is a shipping container nearby where you can lock all of your things away securely. With that in mind, here are the main things you will need!:<\/p>\n