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in Hokkaido, Japan
The Chitose River flows from Lake Shikotsu, which has the clearest water in Japan
View the beautiful water plants
3 years and older are welcome to join!
There is such a beautiful river 15 minutes from Chitose Airport
A relaxing river raft tour for children as young as 3 along the Chitose River
- Location
Chitose
- Available Period
Early April~ Late October
- Duration
~1.5 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy the shockingly beautiful Chitose River
- A leisurely river ride on a rafting boat
- Pickup available from JR Chitose Station
- The gentle current makes it fun and safe even for small children
Let’s take a leisurely boat ride down the gentle course of the Chitose River, where the clear water flows from Lake Shikotsu. Lake Shikotsu has the clearest water in Japan, and on hot days you can jump out of the boat, peek into the river with a box goggles, and enjoy playing in the river.
Children from 3 years old are allowed to participate! Enjoy the gentle current and ever-changing scenery. This tour is held 3 times a day, so you can choose a time that best suits your travel plans!
- Ages 3 and older welcome
- Min. participants: 2
- 2-7 participants
- Guests who are pregnant or who have been drinking alcohol cannot participate
Meeting Location
Hokkaido Lion Adventure Chitose Base
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the starting time.
Meeting Address
1 Chome-5-5 Shinsei, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0069
Access to Meeting Location
[Access by car]
- ~3km from JR Chitose Station
- ~15 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport
- Located along the Shikotsuko Line (commonly known as the Sky Road) heading towards Lake Shikotsu from Chitose
What to Bring & Wear
- Clothes that are easy to move in and you don’t mind getting wet or dirty
- If you want to swim in the river:
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Camera and bag to put it in
Overview
- Available Period
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Early April~ Late October
- Duration
~1.5 hours
1) 10:00～11:30
2) 12:00～13:30
3) 14:00～15:30
- Fee
Adults (12 years and older): 5,650yen
Children (5-11 years old): 4,300yen
Infants (3-4 years old): 1,600yen
[Private boat charter, per boat]
- 2 people: 13,750yen
- 3 people: 18,000yen
- 4 people: 21,750yen
- 5 people: 27,150yen
- 6 people: 27,150yen
- 7 people: 30,600yen
- 8 people: 30,600yen
- What's Included
- Rentals- life jacket, river shoes, etc.
- Guide
- Insurance
- Pick-Up Service
We provide free pick-up service from JR Chitose Station. If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply. Advance reservation required.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- The tour will proceed in case of rain after consulting with the customer.
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(6)
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It was awesome (≧∇≦)
It was my first time to go rafting on the clear Chitose River with my sister. The river was so beautiful and I was so impressed. I was also surprised at how cold the clear water was! It had been years since I had put my feet in the river... It reminded me of my childhood and it was so much fun. The weather was nice that day, and the surrounding greenery was beautiful and very relaxing. The guide was very friendly and explained everything carefully, and it was a really fun time♡ I definitely want to go again. I also want to see the autumn scenery. (This review has been machine translated) -
I had so much fun!!
I was surprised at how clear the water was. My daughter used it for her independent study. It's safe because you don't need to paddle. My children (ages 11 and 8) love playing in the water, and they weren't satisfied with just the boat, so they jumped into the river and played there. They also gave us a detailed explanation of the underwater creatures, so we were able to enjoy nature to the fullest. I was also soothed by the negative ions in the river! (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Chitose
- Available Period
Early April~ Late October
- Duration
~1.5 hours
- Fee
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Clear river boat ride
We went with some friends from the neighborhood. We had a junior high school student, an elementary school student, and a preschooler. We thought it might be a little scary because it was melting snow, but the river was gentle and we could see the river bottom using underwater goggles, so we had a great time for the 1 hour and 30 minutes without being scared at all. Along the way, we landed on a deer dung island and had fun paddling. I think it was the perfect time to experience river rafting for the first time in the central Hokkaido area. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was awesome (≧∇≦)
It was my first time to go rafting on the clear Chitose River with my sister. The river was so beautiful and I was so impressed. I was also surprised at how cold the clear water was! It had been years since I had put my feet in the river... It reminded me of my childhood and it was so much fun. The weather was nice that day, and the surrounding greenery was beautiful and very relaxing. The guide was very friendly and explained everything carefully, and it was a really fun time♡ I definitely want to go again. I also want to see the autumn scenery. (This review has been machine translated) -
I had so much fun!!
I was surprised at how clear the water was. My daughter used it for her independent study. It's safe because you don't need to paddle. My children (ages 11 and 8) love playing in the water, and they weren't satisfied with just the boat, so they jumped into the river and played there. They also gave us a detailed explanation of the underwater creatures, so we were able to enjoy nature to the fullest. I was also soothed by the negative ions in the river! (This review has been machine translated) -
The whole family can enjoy it.
We participated with my grandparents (in their 70s) and their three grandchildren (aged 2nd and 4). The kids were having a blast from start to finish, floating in the shallows, watching the fish, and swimming. They were so happy they said they wanted to do it again. They said it was the most fun they had during their 8-day trip to Hokkaido. The grandparents also praised the water, saying how clean it was and how wonderful it was. (This review has been machine translated) -
I felt relaxed♪
Having just moved from Tokyo, our family of three still feel like tourists, so we went river rafting on the Chitose River! It was the first time for all of us, and we were nervous and anxious about whether our first-grader would be able to handle it, but the clarity of the river, the scent, the tunnel of trees, and other relaxing sights were all so satisfying that even our anxious child said, "Next time, I want to try something more strenuous!" The staff were all so kind to us, and it was a fantastic holiday. Thank you so much. We look forward to seeing you again! (This review has been machine translated) -
We enjoyed a leisurely riverboat ride down the clear waters of the Chitose River!
We went on a family trip with our 3-year-old daughter. It was my daughter's first time on a boat, and she seemed to really like the oars, rowing them herself (just playing with the oars in the water...) and having a great time. It was a very relaxing experience that blew away all our tiredness. (This review has been machine translated)
Clear river boat ride