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It feels so good when the blue sky spreads out!
The gentle current makes this a perfect river boating experience for families.
Searching for Tokachi stones is an activity that both children and adults can enjoy. Try to find the sparkling black stones.
Going down the river on a sunny day in Tokachi is a great feeling!
A large stratum that gives a sense of history. There are even fossils buried there!
Summer vacation exploration!?
Take a break
What are you all looking for?
Obsidian hunting is fun for parents and children!
Please let us know if you would like to take a commemorative photo.
Tokachi River Nature Tour- a relaxing tour to experience nature and history near Obihiro
- Location
Obihiro
- Available Period
Late April~ October
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- A 6km river cruise down the Tokachi River
- Recommended for families and groups!
- Feel free to join in wearing your everyday clothes- no need for special wear or equipment
Unlike other rafting adventures, this is a gentle section of the river. This means it’s a perfect river trip for small children and those who don’t like strenuous activities.
Because it’s a relaxed ride, you can fully experience the nature of Tokachi and have a chance to look around.
The river widens as it mixes with tributaries- there are large colonies of endangered willows, shell fossils that were once in the sea, the ancient gemstone “Tokachi stone,” the lignite bed that gave birth to the moor hot springs, the wild birds that gather in the river, and more!
There’s a lot to see.
You can bring your camera and smartphone onto the boat, so be sure to take plenty of photos.
One boat can accommodate up to nine people, so it’s recommended for families and groups.
- Ages 3 and older welcome
- Min. participants: 2
- For safety reasons, people receiving medical treatment for high blood pressure or heart disease and pregnant women may be refused participation
Meeting Location
Tokachi Nature Center
Meeting Address
12 Chome-1-12 Tokachigawaonsenminami, Otofuke, Kato District, Hokkaido 080-0263
Access to Meeting Location
[Access by car]
- 20 minutes from JR Obihiro Station
- 40 minutes by car from Tokachi Obihiro Airport
[Access by bus]
- 30 minutes from JR Obihiro Station
- 70 minutes from Tokachi Obihiro Airport (via Obihiro Station)
What to Bring & Wear
- Long sleeves and long pants that dry easily
- A change of clothes (you won’t get very wet on this tour, but we recommend it!)
- Towel
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Sunglasses and hat
Overview
- Available Period
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Late April~ Late November
- Duration
~2 hours
1) 9:30-11:30
2) 13:30-15:30
- Itinerary
[Morning tour/Afternoon tour]
9:30/13:30- Gather, check in, use restrooms, etc.
9:50/13:50- Put on life jackets, change into sandals, and head to the starting point.
10:05/14:05- Start with a paddle instruction and safety talk.
10:25/14:25- Start of Tokachi River Nature Tour
10:50/14:50- Tea break and Tokachi stone (obsidian) hunting!
11:20/15:20- Set off again for the goal!!
11:50/15:50- Finish! Walk back to the center.
12:00/16:00- Arrive at the center and disband.- The time schedule may vary slightly.
- During busy periods such as July and August, the tour may start at 10am or 1pm. In such cases, we will contact you by email or phone the day before.
- Please make sure you arrive with plenty of time.
- Fee
Adults (13 years and older): 6,000yen
Children (ages 3-12): 4,900yen
- What's Included
- Guide
- Equipment
- Insurance
- Consumption tax
- 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.
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
- Please refrain from bringing any valuables, cameras, or jewelry, as we cannot guarantee against damage or loss.
- We have liability insurance for each tour, but we recommend that you also take out your own personal injury insurance. In the event of an accident, we will take measures within the scope of the insurance, but please note that we cannot compensate you if the limit is exceeded.
- We will take the utmost care to ensure safety, but please understand that there are inherent risks due to the nature of the activity.
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(3)
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I was taken back to my childhood
My family of four participated in the morning session on August 7th. Although the effects of last year's typhoon were still lingering, we still had a great time in our short time, seeing 1.5 million year old strata, finding shell fossils, and collecting obsidian. Our guide was very kind and polite, and we also took care of him with the hot air balloon ride early the next morning. I highly recommend this tour! Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
Cooling down on a hot day
This is a very gentle river basin, so there isn't much splashing around, but it feels great to just float leisurely with one foot in the cool river. You can also get addicted to finding rocks, and if you have a change of clothes, you can just let yourself flow through the river. (Even on a hot summer day, the water temperature is very low, so it seems that you can only stay there for a short time.) I also saw geological strata and swallow's nests! It was fun! (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Obihiro
- Available Period
Late April~ October
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
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Tokachi River First Cruise
The participants were my friend's family of four (two elementary school children), my daughter who is in the fourth grade, and myself. What I felt during the experience was that I was surprised that I could experience river rafting from Obihiro in less than 30 minutes! The view from the river was truly amazing! Many wild birds popped out between the trees, and flying close to the river is something you rarely see from land. I made many new discoveries, such as seeing the geological strata up close and finding the confluence with the Shihoro River, which I had not known before. The river flowed calmly, and the best part was that even the younger children were able to take up paddles and row together, experiencing the experience together. (This review has been machine translated) -
I was taken back to my childhood
My family of four participated in the morning session on August 7th. Although the effects of last year's typhoon were still lingering, we still had a great time in our short time, seeing 1.5 million year old strata, finding shell fossils, and collecting obsidian. Our guide was very kind and polite, and we also took care of him with the hot air balloon ride early the next morning. I highly recommend this tour! Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
Cooling down on a hot day
This is a very gentle river basin, so there isn't much splashing around, but it feels great to just float leisurely with one foot in the cool river. You can also get addicted to finding rocks, and if you have a change of clothes, you can just let yourself flow through the river. (Even on a hot summer day, the water temperature is very low, so it seems that you can only stay there for a short time.) I also saw geological strata and swallow's nests! It was fun! (This review has been machine translated)
Tokachi River First Cruise