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Feel close to the river and nature on this rafting adventure
Have you ever made a raft before?
Let's go on a homemade raft!
Rafting on a raft that everyone made by hand allows you to enjoy both the fun of crafting and the grandeur of nature.
Once you have made your raft, go rafting on the Shiribetsu River, Japan's cleanest river. Have fun splashing around in the water!
Once you get used to it, the water doesn't feel cold anymore! You can even splash water on each other. The catchphrase is "Thank you!!"
Enjoy thrills and fun- Make your own raft and travel the river in Niseko!
- Location
Niseko
- Available Period
Late June~ Late August
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- A popular tour for adventurous families!
- Build your own raft and go rafting on the Shiribetsu River
- Going on an adventure on your own raft is sure to be a lifelong memory!
This experience starts with building your own raft. The staff will teach you how to do so, but if you don’t do it properly it might fall apart! The raft is closer to the water than a normal boat, so you may get wet, but it is a vehicle that allows you to feel closer to nature and the beautiful Shiribetsu River, rated one of the cleanest in Japan.
Your guide will help you every step of the way, with water safety and fun as the two highest priorities! The guide will help you create memories on this original tour that you will treasure and carry back home with you.
- 2-15 participants. Please consult us if you have more people.
- Ages 3 and older welcome
- Children must be accompanied by a guardian
Meeting Location
Natural Life Learning Center Boken Kazoku
Meeting Address
145-2 Hirafu, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0077
Access to Meeting Location
By car:
From Sapporo, take R230 Nakayama Pass. Turn right on Kimobetsu R276, turn left on R5, then it’s about 5 minutes down the road (about 2 hours 30 minutes from Sapporo)
Boken Kazoku is located along National Route 5.
By public transportation:
Take the bus from JR Kutchan Station to Boken Kazoku for about 15 minutes. Get off at “Hirafu Elementary School” or “Hirafu Kita” and it will be right in front of you.
What to Bring & Wear
- Clothes that can get wet
- A change of clothes
- Towel
- We recommend a glasses strap for customers with glasses or sunglasses
- No shoes with open backs allowed
- Water shoes rentals available- 50o yen
- Helmet and life jacket provided
Overview
- Available Period
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Late June~ Late August
- Duration
~3 hours
Start times:
- 09:00～
- 13:00～
- Fee
2 participants (per person): 12,000yen
3 participants (per person): 7,600yen
4 or more participants (per person): 6,000yen
- What's Included
- Guide
- Insurance
- Equipment
- Life jacket
- Helmet
- Pick-Up Service
We provide free pick-up service from JR Kutchan Station.
If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
- Please follow all of the instructions of the tour guide, as there are risks in outdoor tours. Please also understand that the guide cannot be held personally responsible for any accidents caused by the customer’s intentional or negligent acts.
- Please understand that you are responsible for any accidents or incidents that may occur during the tour that occurs outside of negligence by the guide.
- Guests who have been drinking alcohol cannot participate.
- If the tour cannot proceed due to the weather, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
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The tour date may be changed due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.
- Please refrain from bringing any valuables, cameras, or jewelry, as we cannot guarantee against damage or loss.
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(4)
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One of a kind
I participated with my daughter, a fourth-grader in elementary school. Together with the guide, we built the raft ourselves, drove it to the river, and climbed in. It was a very hot day for Hokkaido, but the water in the river was clean and cold, and it felt great to swim and just relax. All you could see was the river, the trees, and the mountains. Above all, we grew attached to the raft we built ourselves, and there was also the thrill of wondering if it was really okay! It was fun! My daughter had a blast. It was a unique experience, different from rafting. (This review has been machine translated) -
A sense of accomplishment!
I love Niseko and have done rafting and ducky riding before, but this was my first time going down the river on a raft. At first glance, it looked easy to make, but if you don't tie it tightly with strings, it will fall apart... The raft is thrilling, as it feels like you're sitting almost on the water! On the way, we splashed water on each other and jumped in, having a blast♪ Our raft almost broke, but we managed to reach the finish line safely. I love the raft we made with our own hands. The guide's stories were interesting and it was a lot of fun! (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Niseko
- Available Period
Late June~ Late August
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
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Highly recommended
We participated as a family. First, we built the raft. It wasn't made to order, but we started from scratch, so it felt more like an adventure than a tourist trip. The raft is close to the water's surface, so it has a sense of realism that you can't get with other companies' rubber boats. The staff are used to dealing with children and have a playful side, and of course they manage safety as professionals. I'm really glad I found such a conscientious company. (This review has been machine translated) -
One of a kind
I participated with my daughter, a fourth-grader in elementary school. Together with the guide, we built the raft ourselves, drove it to the river, and climbed in. It was a very hot day for Hokkaido, but the water in the river was clean and cold, and it felt great to swim and just relax. All you could see was the river, the trees, and the mountains. Above all, we grew attached to the raft we built ourselves, and there was also the thrill of wondering if it was really okay! It was fun! My daughter had a blast. It was a unique experience, different from rafting. (This review has been machine translated) -
A sense of accomplishment!
I love Niseko and have done rafting and ducky riding before, but this was my first time going down the river on a raft. At first glance, it looked easy to make, but if you don't tie it tightly with strings, it will fall apart... The raft is thrilling, as it feels like you're sitting almost on the water! On the way, we splashed water on each other and jumped in, having a blast♪ Our raft almost broke, but we managed to reach the finish line safely. I love the raft we made with our own hands. The guide's stories were interesting and it was a lot of fun! (This review has been machine translated) -
Return to childhood
In late July, I participated with my mother (in her 70s) and two sons in their second and third years of high school. It was actually my first time playing in the river. The instructor is a nature lover himself, and he taught me how to enjoy playing in the river. My two sons were at a difficult age to open up to when we first met, but when they melted into the river, they were beaming with smiles. I still vividly remember the world that spread out before us as we were on the raft, and the splendor of the sky that we looked up at while surrendering ourselves to the flow of the river. It was fun! It was a truly wonderful adventure. I will never forget how cold the water was at that time (laughs). I'm sure the fun of the river remained in the hearts of my sons as they shook hands and said goodbye. Building your own raft makes playing in the river even more fun. I am grateful for this project. To all the staff, I hope you stay healthy forever ☆ Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated)
Highly recommended