Lake Tazawa SUP Experience – AKITA
Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Japan’s Deepest Lake
Enjoy a stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) experience on Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan at 423.4 metres. Its striking cobalt-blue water, known locally as “Tazawako Blue”, offers exceptional clarity and a peaceful atmosphere.
Surrounded by mountains, the scenery around the lake transforms beautifully with each season, creating a stunning backdrop for your adventure.



About the Experience
Glide across the calm, crystal-clear waters of Lake Tazawa and see just how far down you can gaze into its blue depths.
With no strong currents or water flow, Lake Tazawa provides ideal conditions for SUP, even for beginners. Your instructor will teach you basic paddling techniques and how to manoeuvre your SUP board safely.
During the hot summer months, you may even have the chance to take a refreshing swim in the lake’s clear water.
Itinerary
Arrive at the campground reception and meet your instructor before the experience begins.
Your instructor will introduce you to the basic paddling techniques and explain how to manoeuvre your SUP board safely.
Enjoy paddling on the lake’s calm cobalt-blue water, surrounded by mountains. Admire the exceptional clarity of the water and, during the warmer summer months, you may have the opportunity to swim.
