Geo Stand Up Paddleboarding (G-SUP)

Try stand up paddleboarding (SUP) on the clear, blue waters of the Japan Sea in Takeno!

For those looking to try something other than the classic kayaking, come explore Takeno by doing stand up paddleboarding! With virtually no waves in the summer, participants of many different ages and levels can easily try their hand at SUP. One report has even listed stand up paddleboarding as the most popular outdoor activity among first-time participants. The boards are wide and fairly stable, so we can recommend this activity for beginners.

A certified instructor will be there to guide you. All instructors take a high-level lifesaving course and go through special training every season. On the SUP tour, you will be given basic instructions on land and then take some time practicing in the shallow area. Once you get the feel of the board and feel confident enough to head out, your tour guide will accompany you out further. The guide will take you to the different landmarks out on the sea.

Get up close to breathtaking landmarks on Takeno's coast, such as the Yodo (Monster) Cave and Hasakari Rock.

The legend behind Monster Cave goes as follows. There once was an ogre who came to the coast and saw a part of it that he wanted to take back to his birthplace. So, he took his staff and smashed out a piece of the coastline. The Sea God was not happy when he saw what the ogre had done. Thus he dragged the ogre out into the sea as punishment. Nowadays, you can still see the fallen rocks near the cave where the ogre tried to steal a piece of the coast for himself.

While out at sea, take a break and sit or lie down on your board and take in the beautiful scenery around you.