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If you go down a little you'll have more room.
Tea time on the river bank along the way.
First, practice on land and in a place where there is no current.
You'll have the clear blue sky and the graceful Tokachi River all to yourself.
You can feel the majestic Tokachi River.
This canoe tour is casual, fun and will leave you smiling.
Once you get used to it, it's time to set off!
You can also get up close and personal with the historical strata
We set off again. We're almost at the finish line.
We passed over a large suspension bridge and reached the finish line safely.
We slowly make our way along the gentle, quiet river.
On hot days, head to the natural water bath!
Tokachi River Canoe- Experience the unending Tokachi River!
- Location
Obihiro
- Available Period
Late April~ Late November
- Duration
~2.5 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- A leisurely 6km river trip down the Tokachi River
- Experience the exhilaration of rowing your own boat!
- Beginners are welcome!!
We will take a leisurely 6km trip down the Tokachi River- a large, leisurely flowing river, in a two-seater kayak. You will be the one paddling! The guide will support you in another kayak.
Let’s go on a river trip together!
If you’re lucky you may encounter rare wild birds such as red-crowned cranes and white-tailed eagles,
and observe the Chosenia arbutifolia, which is a rare species of tree in Japan!
We also recommend the beautiful view of the majestic Hidaka Mountains from the river. On the way, you can collect obsidian (Tokachi stone) that can only be found here on the sandbar and take it home as a souvenir! It looks like a rock on the riverbank, but inside it is beautiful black glass.
It will make you feel like you’re searching for gems.
This tour is on until November! Only morning tours are available in November.
- Ages 16 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
- On the day of the tour, you will wear either a dry suit or a wet suit depending on the weather.
- When wearing a dry suit, you will need to wear a long sleeved, long trousers made of synthetic material (generally a tracksuit top and bottoms).
- When wearing a wet suit, you will need to wear it over your swimsuit or synthetic underwear.
- Please prepare something that will suit you in either case
- A change of clothes
- Towel
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Sunglasses and hat
Overview
- Available Period
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Late April~ Late November
- Duration
~2.5 hours
1) 9:30-12:00
2) 13:30-16:00
- Itinerary
[Morning tour/Afternoon tour]
9:30/13:30- Gather, check in, use restrooms, etc.
9:50/13:50- Change into dry or wet suits and boots and depart for the starting point in our company vehicle.
10:05/14:05- Discussion on how to paddle and safety, and practice in the water.
10:30/14:30- Start of the Tokachi River canoe tour
10:50/14:50- Tea break and search for Tokachi stone (obsidian) if you wish!!
11:20/15:20- Depart for the goal!
11:50/15:50 Walk 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
Participant (2+): 8,400yen
Solo participant: 14,350yen
- What's Included
- Guide
- Equipment
- Insurance
- Consumption tax
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
- English Level
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1= can't speak English at all / 5= native speaker
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(2)
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You can enjoy Tokachi both on land and water.
I participated in late August this year. This was my second time kayaking, so I'm still a beginner, but I'll teach you the basics, so it's OK even if you're a beginner. Along the way, we went up to the riverbank and had tea. I also made some unexpected memories of collecting secret stones, so it was a very meaningful experience. (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Obihiro
- Available Period
Late April~ Late November
- Duration
~2.5 hours
- Fee
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Tokachi River Canoe Tour
I experienced this with my wife (mid-60s). The guide's careful instruction on how to row and his attentiveness and explanations during the tour made it a fun and meaningful half day. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
You can enjoy Tokachi both on land and water.
I participated in late August this year. This was my second time kayaking, so I'm still a beginner, but I'll teach you the basics, so it's OK even if you're a beginner. Along the way, we went up to the riverbank and had tea. I also made some unexpected memories of collecting secret stones, so it was a very meaningful experience. (This review has been machine translated)
Tokachi River Canoe Tour