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Rafting involves going down rapids in a large rubber boat, following the instructions of a guide. Teamwork is key to overcoming difficult sections!
The excitement of working together, paddling, and clearing a difficult section is incredible!
The facility is based on the wooden school building of the former Chisaka Elementary School, a historic building that blends in with the nature of Hidaka.
The base is a wooden school building with an oriental atmosphere. After the tour, you can relax here. Toilets and changing rooms are also available.
Rafting on the Mukawa River, known as the fastest river in Hokkaido
- Location
Hidaka
- Available Period
Late April~ Mid-October
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
Tour Highlights
- An attractive course that attracts many repeat visitors
- Enjoy the rapids of the Mukawa River and colorful seasonal scenery in this first-class area
HOA was founded in 1997. It is based in a wooden school building where the former Chihae Elementary School was.
Step outside the former school and you can go rafting, kayaking, and even mountain climbing. The area is a first-class outdoor playground.
HOA’s guides are international and experience, coming from countries where river sports are popular, such as Australia, Nepal, and New Zealand. “We want even first-timers to experience the fun of outdoor sports,” is the desire they have as they take customers outdoors every day. Enjoy the activities in the great outdoors, the unique and talented guides, and the nature of Hidaka to the fullest.
- Ages 13 and older
- Min. participants: 2
- All participants will be required to sign a consent form and pledge. A parent’s signature is required for participation by those under 18 years of age.
Meeting Location
Hokkaido Outdoor Adventures
Meeting Address
132 banchi Chisaka, Hidaka, Saru District, Hokkaido 055-2314
Access to Meeting Location
[Access by car]
- From the center of Hidaka Town, head towards Nissho Pass (towards Obihiro)
- ~8km away, cross the Chiroro Bridge over the Saru River, turn right immediately (there is a HOA sign), and go about 100m
What to Bring & Wear
- Clothes that are easy to move in, dries easily, and you don’t mind getting wet
- A change of clothes
- Towel
- Glasses strap
Spring and autumn:
- Long-sleeved jersey tops and long pants, or long-sleeved fleece tops and bottoms, and a change of socks, that you don’t mind getting wet.
Summer:
- Swimsuit and rashguards, or other clothing that you don’t mind getting wet
Children are more susceptible to cold, so please bring a jacket to wear after rafting even in summer.
Reviews（9）
Overview
- Available Period
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Late April~ Mid-October
- Duration
~3 hours
1) 9:00~12:00
2) 12:30~15:30
- Fee
Adults (ages 13 and older): 7,200yen
- What's Included
- Equipment- dry suit or spray jacket, life jacket, helmet, wet boots
- Guide
- Insurance
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
Reviews(9)
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It was fun!
I went with a colleague using the Doumin Discount! We went to the Saru River instead of the Mukawa River, but we were able to access the river from right behind the building and it was easy with little travel time. The guides were all cheerful and fun, which was great. The Saru River had a decent amount of water on the day, and there were both gentle and steep sections, so we enjoyed both. If I have the opportunity, I'd like to try other activities again! (This review has been machine translated) -
Rafting
I participated with my girlfriend, and the staff were all so kind. I ended up getting hooked on rafting! I would definitely like to use HOA again for the third time. (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Hidaka
- Available Period
Late April~ Mid-October
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
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4.4 (9)
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it was fun!
We went with our family. The reception facility was an abandoned school, and it had a lovely Asian atmosphere! The lawn outside was also very beautiful. The guides were from Nepal. They spoke very good Japanese, which made it easy to understand and fun. Even those who weren't yet fluent in Japanese tried hard to speak. The Japanese women were also very friendly and helpful. It was a time when the water level was low, but there was still a rapids that we could enjoy, which was great. I'd like to go again when the snow has melted. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was fun!
I went with a colleague using the Doumin Discount! We went to the Saru River instead of the Mukawa River, but we were able to access the river from right behind the building and it was easy with little travel time. The guides were all cheerful and fun, which was great. The Saru River had a decent amount of water on the day, and there were both gentle and steep sections, so we enjoyed both. If I have the opportunity, I'd like to try other activities again! (This review has been machine translated) -
Rafting
I participated with my girlfriend, and the staff were all so kind. I ended up getting hooked on rafting! I would definitely like to use HOA again for the third time. (This review has been machine translated) -
The whole family is very satisfied
On April 24th, I went rafting on the rapids of the Mukawa River with my son in his first year of junior high school, my daughter in her first year of high school, and the two of us parents. The rapids were as thrilling as we had heard, and we had a lot of fun. All four of us were very satisfied, and even my teenage children said they wanted to go again!! On the day, before we got on the boat, the guide explained to us with a serious look on his face how to row and what to do if the boat flipped over or was swept away. The children listened attentively, too. We had to quickly change our rowing style and position according to the guide's instructions, so we were busy and very nervous. The water in the river was cold, and in the fast current, we were hit by a big wave and almost stopped breathing! The outside of my dry suit was soaked. My clothes underneath got a little wet too. It's essential to have a change of clothes. My son brought a Montbell raincoat, which he wore under his dry suit, so he didn't get wet. It was a rare experience to experience the real tension, which is completely different from the games where you press a button to come back to life, and the sense of accomplishment when we all worked together to safely finish the river! It was a closed elementary school, and I liked how it had been tastefully renovated. They gave us a photo afterwards. I had no idea when they took it, but they took a really beautiful picture. In addition, although we thought that our family of four was paddling as hard as we could, it wasn't until I saw the photo that I realized that the guide at the very back was controlling us by standing and sitting. I think it was hard for the guide. I'm grateful that he kept us safe and gave us a fun talk. Thank you very much. (He recommended that we try Sarukawa River, as well as Mukawa River, so I'd like to try Sarukawa River next time.) (This review has been machine translated) -
HOA is amazing!
The rafting was amazing! The guide was amazing! You jump in backwards while doing all the spinning No one can do that normally... Six guys participated! It was a lot of fun!! lol (This review has been machine translated) -
It was awesome!!
I went with a friend! The weather wasn't the best, but it didn't matter and we had a ton of fun!! Our Nepalese guide was really fun and we had so much fun!!! It was a great memory♪ Next time I'd like to come and do a full day of rafting!! (This review has been machine translated) -
The guide is funny!
We participated in rafting from 9:00 on July 18th! The guide was Nepalese, very cheerful and spoke good Japanese! We were smiling the whole time. We applied for just two people, but we got on the boat with two other people. Even though we didn't know each other, the guide spoke well, so we enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. It was cloudy and a little chilly on the day, but they lent us a jumper for rafting (?), so we weren't cold even in our swimsuits. Everyone at the HOA was very nice, so if you're going rafting, I recommend the HOA. The hot spring included in the tour was about 10 minutes by car. It wasn't very large, but it was enough to soothe my body. I'd like to participate again! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was my first time!
Since elementary school, I had never swam, played in a river, or camped, so I'd never been into the outdoors. Rather than being anxious, I was worried about being a hindrance and whether I would be able to enjoy myself. However, the atmosphere was very bright and fun, and we had a wonderful time from start to finish!! I'll definitely go again! Next time, I'll wear a T-shirt!! It was a wonderful experience! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was really a torrent!
It was worth getting up early for the two hour one-way trip from Sapporo! ! It really was a rapids - it was fun ヾ(^▽^)ノ When Yohei told me "This is a difficult section!" as soon as we started, I was surprised at the rapids that caught my eye, but... (^^; The size of the drop, the power of passing between the big rocks, and Yohei's detailed instructions... I realized that rafting is a sport! (^-^) The weather was great, the color of the water and the surrounding scenery were beautiful (although I didn't have much time to look at it), and I enjoyed the great nature of the Mukawa River ~♪ I'll go again! Next time I'd like to have more time to enjoy the BBQ! Thank you so much to Yohei, Pat, and everyone at HOA. (This review has been machine translated)
it was fun!