How cool is it that Stand Up Paddleboarding and Yoga is an option in Tokyo?!
You can be out on the water with Mt Fuji (on a clear day) or the Rainbow Bridge in the background.
And don’t worry if you’ve never done it before ( or you’re a VERY uncoordinated person like I am!) because Kelly is the most patient and understanding instructor. I had very low expectations and was so amazed when I was able to stand and actually hold a few moves …. before falling back in again (and not like that cute kind of fall back stuff.. I mean … half falling forward … then half falling backwards. .. and then … belly flopping.)
If you are a novice, like me, the Intro to Sup class is probably best for you. Details here.
This is me!! I didn’t even expect to be able to kneel!
If you’re not a confident swimmer – don’t be too worried as there are also life vests at your disposal. It was really windy when I went and Kelly attached our boards together. It was great.
Kelly is the only foreigner teaching SUP in Japan and is also Japan’s first internationally certified SUP and SUP Yoga Instructor.
Kids are also able to participate in SUP classes – they will need to be reasonably capable swimmers though, of course.
For a, weather permitting, Fuji backdrop, you’ll need to take the class in Enoshima or for something closer to the city – there is Odaiba.
Contact ShineonSup to see what you’ll need to bring along. Wetsuits (if it’s cold) and boards are provided.
It is worth reaching out – even if classes on the schedule don’t match what you were hoping for – they are great at popping in additional classes where possible. So accommodating.
The Company is called Shine on SUP.
Website here.
