SUP & SUP Yoga in Lake Biwa Shiga
“Have you been excited lately?”
“Have you felt touched or inspired recently?”
Do you sometimes feel stuck, stressed, or just a little overwhelmed?
If life feels heavy and you’re carrying around too much stress, the best medicine is simple—come out into nature and just have fun!”
Look up at the blue sky and feel the warmth of the sun.
Gaze out over the endless Lake Biwa stretching to the horizon.
Listen to the birds singing, feel the soft breeze on your face,
and even laugh out loud when you fall into the water!
These are moments you could never experience in a regular indoor yoga class.
Only SUP & SUP Yoga can bring you that spark of excitement,
those unforgettable chills of wonder, and smiles that truly shine.
Come and make the best summer memories with your friends, partner, family,
or even your dog!
⏰ Schedule & Time
Morning Session: 11:00 – 12:30
Afternoon Session: 13:00 – 14:30
(Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.)
※ On July 21st (Mon, Public Holiday) we will have a special 1-Day SUP & SUP Yoga Sports Festival from 11:00 – 15:00.
📅 Dates (2025)
September 15 (Mon, Holiday): Agasa
July 6 (Sun)
・Morning: Agasa
・Afternoon: Kanae
July 12 (Sat): Kanae
July 19 (Sat): Agasa
July 20 (Sun): Kanae
July 21 (Mon, Holiday): Agasa
→ ★ 1-Day SUP & SUP Yoga Sports Festival
August 2 (Sat): Kanae
August 3 (Sun): Agasa
August 10 (Sun): Kanae
August 16 (Sat): Kanae
August 17 (Sun): Agasa
August 23 (Sat): Agasa
August 24 (Sun): Kanae
August 27 (Wed): Agasa
August 30 (Sat): Kanae
August 31 (Sun): Agasa
September 6 (Sat): Agasa
September 7 (Sun): Kanae
September 14 (Sun): Kanae
September 15 (Mon, Holiday): Agasa
インストラクター
■ Agasa
Born and raised in Kyoto, I’ve always loved the ocean.
During my university years, I spent four wonderful years in Hawaii and California.
In the spring of 2025, I renovated my grandmother’s house and opened a small aerial yoga studio in Kyoto.
Every summer, I also teach SUP Yoga at Lake Biwa—and this year marks my 4th season!
Let’s create the best summer memories together!
■ Kanae
I’m a mother of three and a former nursery teacher.
Currently, I work as a yoga instructor in Otsu City, Shiga.
In 2023, I opened a yoga studio with the concept “Keep your mind and body active through yoga”, where you can feel the ocean vibes.
I offer Shiga’s first Surf Yoga, and in April 2025, I also launched a Kids Yoga School.
No matter your age or experience, everyone can enjoy SUP Yoga in their own way!
I look forward to seeing you at Lake Biwa!
Participation Fee
💰 Participation Fee
Payment is required in advance by credit card.
● Regular SUP & SUP Yoga
Adults (Junior high school and older): ¥7,700 per person
Children (6 years old – 6th grade): ¥5,500 per person
● 1-Day SUP & SUP Yoga Sports Festival
→ July 21 (Mon, Public Holiday)
Children (6 years old – 6th grade): ¥6,000 per person
Lunch is not included for children. Please contact us if you would like to arrange lunch for your child.
Adults (Junior high school and older): ¥11,500 per person includes a vegan lunch
Notes for children:
・SUP Yoga can be done by children 6 years and older on a single board.
・Children 10 years and older can paddle on a SUP board by themselves.
・Children aged 6–9 must ride together with a parent on the SUP board.
Fee includes:
・Facility usage fee
・Experience fee
・All necessary SUP & SUP Yoga equipment (board, paddle, leash, life jacket)
・Insurance
・Consumption tax
・Parking fee
Acccess
◆Place：YAMASOU
（Private beach in Wani）
https://www.biwako-yamasou.com/
◆Address：〒520-0523 126 Minami hama Wani Otsu City, Shiga
滋賀県大津市和邇南浜１２６
◆Meeting Place：Beach in YAMASOU
◆By Car：
Available Parking lot （Included in the participation fee）
◆By Train：
10mins walk from JR Wani station
Clothes & What to bring
🎒 What to Bring / Recommended Items
- Comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and can get wet (water-friendly yoga wear is recommended, please wear a swimsuit underneath)
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Water
- Sandals
- Hat (must bring – helps prevent heatstroke)
- Sunscreen
- Marine shoes (optional, bring if you have them)
Notes:
All necessary equipment for SUP & SUP Yoga (board, paddle, leash, life jacket) will be provided free of charge. Changing facilities are available.
Time Schedule
1. Check-In (5 min)
Please enter the grounds of Minshuku Yamasou and head to the back to reach the beach.
The check-in area will be set up there – look for the SUP Penguin sign.
Changing facilities are available, but it’s smoother if you come already changed into your yoga/swimwear.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session.
2. SUP Basics on Land (10 min)
Our guide will give you a quick lesson on how to ride and paddle a SUP!
First, let’s master the three basics: go forward, stop, and turn.
Don’t worry if it’s your first time—we’ll guide you carefully so everyone feels safe and confident.
3. SUP Adventure on Lake Biwa (15 min)
Let’s head out onto the vast Lake Biwa and enjoy a relaxing SUP cruise!
- At first, it’s perfectly fine to paddle while sitting.
- Once you feel comfortable, try standing up on the board.
Take in the beauty of the endless lake, listen to the sound of the waves, and feel the gentle breeze on your face
4. SUP Yoga Lesson (60 min)
Once you feel comfortable on the SUP, we’ll return to the shore and start the SUP Yoga lesson in shallow water where your feet can touch the bottom.
- We begin with a gentle warm-up! Even the basic yoga movements feel completely different compared to doing them on a mat on land.
- As your body loosens up, you’ll try balance poses on the board, stretch deeper using your paddle, and even twist and play in the water—experiencing the unique excitement and thrill of SUP Yoga.
- Partner poses are perfect for Instagram-worthy photos, and everyone will have fun falling into the water together! That’s the charm of SUP Yoga.
(Our guide will take photos during the lesson and provide all the data for you to keep after the session!)
5. Change & Photo Data
After changing, we’ll give you the photos from your SUP & SUP Yoga session for free—a perfect memory of your summer!
Feel free to share them on SNS too!
If you join a morning session, you can also enjoy a BBQ at Yamasou’s BBQ area afterward!
(The space is available for rent only; please bring your own equipment and food. For BBQ reservations, contact Yamasou directly.)
Voices
“To put it mildly, it was absolutely amazing! I haven’t laughed this much in a long time. It was just so much fun.
Since I have a baby who’s not even one yet, my husband and I took turns joining the morning and afternoon sessions with a couple of friends.
We’re definitely coming back again in two weeks!”
“It was so much fun! My mind and body felt completely refreshed with yoga and SUP.
My husband also had a great time, and he was all smiles on the way home!
And when we fell into the water, the shout of ‘Nice in!’ was just perfect—so fun and refreshing.
Thank you so much for an amazing experience!”
“My daughter, her friend, and I joined the session, and wow!!! Agasa’s bright smile gave us so much energy—we left feeling completely refreshed.
I still have a little muscle soreness from all the fun!
We’ve already booked for next month, and we’ll be practicing the basic poses at the studio until the next SUP Yoga session!”
“It was so much fun! My friends and I kept saying, ‘Agasa is the best!! Really amazing, isn’t she?’
I’ve tried SUP a few times with my dog, but this was my first time doing SUP Yoga!
Even my dog did their best to stay on the board without falling.
Thank you so much!”
“SUP Yoga is completely different from regular yoga—my usual poses were shaky! It really strengthened my core.
Next time, I want to practice standing poses and some of the more challenging moves!
Thank you so much for all the great photos too.”
“Our family of five—my husband and our three kids (8, 10, and 12)—joined the session!
The kids paddled hard and really enjoyed SUP Yoga. My husband was the one falling in the most, and the kids couldn’t stop laughing the whole time.
SUP and SUP Yoga might just become our family’s new favorite activity! Even after we got home, the kids kept asking, ‘Mom, when are we going to do SUP Yoga again?’ haha.”
Cancel Policy
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your reservation.
Cancellation fees:
- 2 days before (after 5:00 PM): 50% of the reservation fee
- 1 day before, same day, or no-show: 100% of the reservation fee
For changes to the date or number of participants, please also contact us promptly.
Depending on the season and availability, we may not be able to accommodate your request.
Thank you for your understanding.
Weather Conditions & Cancellation of the Experience
The session will take place in light rain, but may be canceled due to bad weather.
Even if the session goes ahead, weather forecasts may change at the last minute.
If we have to cancel after you have already arrived at the site, we apologize, but we cannot cover transportation or other related costs.
If we determine that the session must be canceled due to weather, we will contact you by 5:00 PM, 2 days before the scheduled date.
Reservation
“I’ve been teaching indoor yoga in Kyoto for about 8 years, but practicing SUP Yoga in the great outdoors is truly a special experience!”
“Feel the wind, soak up the sun, touch the water, and experience a sense of freedom that you can only feel in the great outdoors.
This is also a chance to reflect on what’s truly important in your life—
the people you cherish, the values and feelings you want to hold dear.
In the presence of nature, we can’t hide or pretend.
Let’s return to our true selves and enjoy being just as we are!”**
Nature and people.
Connections between people.
Connecting with your true self.
We hope that as many people as possible can experience this excitement and joy, and create the best summer memories.
We look forward to seeing you for a SUP & SUP Yoga session at Lake Biwa!
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●Agasa：SUP YOGA Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/agasa_supyoga/
●Sup Penguin：SUP Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sup.penguin/