Autumn Color Kayaking

Autumn Color Kayaking

Kayaking through the beautiful autumn colors of the upper reaches of the Tama river followed by a visit to a riverside sake brewery.

Overview

Kayaking in Okutama is the best way to check out the incredible colors of the autumn leaves as well as having a lot of fun! We will be kayaking on the Shiromaru section of the Tama river which is predominantly a gentle lake like section famous for its incredible green and clear waters. We will be doing a beginners course and all gear (kayak, paddle, wetsuit, life vest) is provided so its fine for first-timers.

After kayaking, there is the opportunity to take a short riverside stroll through the autumn colors to visit the beautiful local sake brewery lcoated right by the river. The sake brewery has a lunch kiosk, sake tastings, a walking suspension bridge over the river and is very picturesque - definitely worth a visit! 

The Plan

07:44 ~ 09:40 :
Catch the JR train to Shiromaru Station
09:45 ~ 10:00 :
Arrive at Shiromaru Station in Okutama. Meet the trip leader. Walk to the kayaking base centre.
10:00 ~ 13:00 :
Kayaking in Okutama! Learn basic techiniques. Take in the beautiful Autumn colors. Relax on the river.
13:00 ~ 15:00 :
Visit the beautiful riverside sake brewery. Lunch by the river. Sake tasting.
15:00 :
Head to the local onsen (optional) before catching the train back to Shinjuku.

Reviews

5.00

it was totally fun and beautiful day, Thank you

Emiko / 22 Nov 2025
5.00

This was a fabulous one-day trip! The fall foliage was gorgeous and the kayaking experience was very relaxed. They'll teach you all the basics so don't worry if you don't know how to kayak! I also really enjoyed the restaurant that we went to after kayaking - it was an open garden-like area near the water, we enjoyed some sake and I also had some delicious soba. Would highly recommend!

Justine / 20 Nov 2025
5.00

This was my first trip with TSC. It was spectacular, super worthy, well prepared and the schedule always on time. Even it was a big group, the guys manage pretty well. The views are amazing and one of my favorites activities for the autum in Japan.

Lilian / 17 Dec 2024
5.00

I had a fantastic time on the Autumn kayaking trip. Our guide Bunzo did a great job of organising our large group and checking everything was ok. The trip ran smoothly and there was plenty of time to enjoy the kayaking, the scenery, enjoy lunch and sake tasting. I met some lovely people and ended the day in a nearby onsen, so a very memorable and enjoyable day.

Amy / 25 Nov 2024
5.00

Great day, great activities, great group, very professional organisers!

Léo / 02 Dec 2023
5.00

Excellent organizer, well planned and good people to plan your trip. I liked the host very well, he was very polite, helping and very good at English. Looks like he is very passionate about hosting and travel.

Muneer / 07 Nov 2023
5.00

It was an amazing experience.

Jitesh / 14 Feb 2023
5.00

Awesome trip, well organized and very relaxing as a whole. I went to the rest of Tokyo Snow Club trips because of how fun this trip was.

Leda / 28 Dec 2022
5.00

The valley was in the middle of turning red and the sun was out. Interesting folk, amazing scenery, clear water, and later on, great food & drink downstream. Definitely recommended.

Aksaya / 30 Nov 2022
5.00

Peak autumn is when the valley of the river turns red. Amazing scenery. Water's a bit cold, but with luck you won't fall into the water (kidding). Kayaking course is for beginners but quite relaxing nonetheless. With luck, you'll run into awesome people, and also end up going to the river and talking till the sun sets : )

Aksaya / 30 Nov 2022