Fiona here, with a recommendation for anyone wanting to try water sports in Kumamoto city. I used to live very close to Ezu-ko and always enjoyed it as an area for walking, and for my children to paddle, practice cycling, go fishing etc. Yesterday was the first time for me to get out on the lake in a kayak to enjoy the sunset and see the surroundings of the lake from a different angle. I didn’t know it was possible to rent kayaks here but a friend visiting from Tokyo set it all up. The company we used (Go Nature) offers kayaking and SUP experiences and also operates at Midorikawa dam. They can cater for groups of up to six people and children over the age of three are able to participate. Since the lake is very calm it’s an easy place for beginners to kayak, and it’s a great way to show our beautiful city to visiting friends and family.