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Canoeing experience on the Bibi River, just 10 minutes from the airport! Recommended for the first or last day of your trip.
Spend time with your dog
The first half of the film features a wide, Hokkaido-like sky.
In the latter half, trees grow close to the riverbank, making it feel like a jungle.
Ages 3 and up are welcome to participate!
You might encounter swans, fish, and other creatures that live near water.
The varied course will keep you entertained until the very end.
A canoeing experience that will release you from the stresses of everyday life
Perfect for the first or last day of your Hokkaido trip – Canoeing on the Bibi River in Chitose! Free photos and transfers!
- Location
Chitose
- Available Period
May~ September
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
Tour Highlights
- A canoe tour on the “Bibi River” is the perfect accompaniment for your trip to Hokkaido!
- About 10 minutes from New Chitose Airport or JR Minami-Chitose Station.
- Includes pick-ups, drop-offs, and pictures too!
Join a canoe tour down the Bibi River in Chitose, a perfect way to start or cap a tour in Hokkaido! This relaxed tour is perfect for families of all ages, and includes all the photo data taken by your guides!
- Min. participants: 2
- 2-3 adults can ride on each canoe
- Children from 3 years old can ride, but the standard is whether they can sit quietly rather than their age.
- Children must be accompanied by a guardian
Meeting Location
The vacant lot on the left after crossing the Daini Bimi Bridge (to the left of the Wagyu Restaurant Log House Bibi)
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
Meeting Address
8-5 Misawa, Tomakomai City
Access to Meeting Location
- ~10 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport
- ~60 minutes by car from Sapporo (when using the highway)
What to Bring & Wear
- Clothes that are easy to move in and you don’t mind getting wet/dirty
- Cold weather gear or shoes
- A change of clothes
Reviews（29）
Overview
- Available Period
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May~ September
- Duration
~2 hours (90 minutes on the water)
[Tour times]
- 09:00～11:00
- 12:00～14:00
- 15:00～17:00
- Fee
Adults (ages 13 and older): 5,500yen
Children (ages 6-13): 3,800yen
Toddlers (ages 5 and younger): 2,200yen
- What's Included
- Guides fees
- Insurance
- Equipment rentals
- Canoe, paddle
- Life jacket
- Rain gear
- Consumption tax
- Pick-Up Service
We provide free pick-up service from New Chitose Airport. If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- The guide will not ride in the canoe, but will accompany you on a staff boat. Please contact us if you would like a guide to ride with you.
- Please remove any accessories or watches. Note that we cannot guarantee against damage or loss.
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- The tour will proceed in case of light rain.
- Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or sign a consent form. Please let us know when booking.
- 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.
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 start of the event
Reviews(29)
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Great sweat
I participated with my daughter. We were picked up at Minami-Chitose Station and taken quite deep into the countryside. We had no idea where it was, but we had already tried canoeing in Jozankei two days prior. As the river narrowed and the current got faster, my mother and daughter had fun, discussing whether this was too hard. On the way back, we were so tired we couldn't speak lol. I'd like to participate again after getting stronger. The other participants were able to get through with ease, so I realized that my mother and daughter were not very strong. (This review has been machine translated) -
I worked hard and it was fun!
I tried canoeing on the Mimi River with my friend and my grandchild. It was late September, but we were blessed with good weather and had a fun time with a little thrill. I would like to do it again if I have the opportunity. Very satisfied! (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Chitose
- Available Period
May~ September
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
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Silent Cruise
We participated as a couple. This time, we paddled through the fields of silver grass in autumn, and it was a slow and quiet river. We enjoyed a cruise to Lake Utonai, which can only be reached by Amuse Sports. The guide was very kind and wonderful, and showed us the scenery of the river in each season! (This review has been machine translated) -
Great sweat
I participated with my daughter. We were picked up at Minami-Chitose Station and taken quite deep into the countryside. We had no idea where it was, but we had already tried canoeing in Jozankei two days prior. As the river narrowed and the current got faster, my mother and daughter had fun, discussing whether this was too hard. On the way back, we were so tired we couldn't speak lol. I'd like to participate again after getting stronger. The other participants were able to get through with ease, so I realized that my mother and daughter were not very strong. (This review has been machine translated) -
I worked hard and it was fun!
I tried canoeing on the Mimi River with my friend and my grandchild. It was late September, but we were blessed with good weather and had a fun time with a little thrill. I would like to do it again if I have the opportunity. Very satisfied! (This review has been machine translated) -
Relaxed
I was looking for a place to go by myself that offers pick-up and drop-off from the JR station. The explanations were very easy to understand and I had a great time. (This review has been machine translated) -
27 people participated
We participated with 27 parents and children from the same neighborhood. The Mimi River was very beautiful as autumn deepened. Almost all of the participants were experiencing canoeing for the first time. Even though they lived nearby, it was the first time they had even entered the Mimi River, and the first time they had even known that there was a canoe port. All the participants were happy that they had had a really good experience this time. The instructors gave a very detailed and easy-to-understand lecture in advance. Even on site, the two instructors guided everyone well, even though it was their first time canoeing. I think the staff's consideration and cooperation are wonderful. All reservations and communications were made by email, and everything went smoothly. One thing to be aware of when participating is that there are no buildings at the canoe port, only simple toilets. Please be aware that there are no convenience stores nearby. (This review has been machine translated) -
I'm a little curious.
My wife and I participated. The canoeing itself was great. I'd like to participate again. They took a lot of photos for us, which was a nice service. One thing that bothered me was that there was a warning banner hanging on the bridge along the way saying you can't go any further, but they still guided us beyond that. I felt like I was doing something wrong. After that, we were guided by a foreigner, but the boss was instructing the foreigner in preparation for the start, and the language he used was close to power harassment, which made me feel uncomfortable. I wish they would do the instruction in a place where there were no other customers. It's a shame because the canoeing was great. (This review has been machine translated) -
Great location
My husband and I had our first canoeing experience. We had always wanted to play in a river safely, and we found this Mimi River canoe activity. We were blessed with good weather, and it was the best start to the day. At first, we were all beginners, so we sometimes bumped into each other (it was like we didn't know which way to paddle to move), but that was also fun. In the first half, we went through a relatively wide part of the river, and in the second half, we went through a jungle course. Trees grew on both sides of the river like a tunnel, and we paddled leisurely through the sunlight filtering through the trees, beautifully decorating the river surface. This second half was especially amazing. 90 minutes passed in the blink of an eye. The only disappointing thing was the information when we gathered. First of all, there was no information at the corner where we turned to turn to the canoe port. I wish they would at least put up a simple sign (we passed it). Secondly, the parking lot was overflowing with cars, and we had to wait about 15 minutes. Why? They should have known how many groups would be coming and at what time when they made the reservation? Also, it said that we would receive a free photo, but there was no explanation?! It's true that the guide took photos of us using my smartphone, but if they were advertising it as a "photo gift," I think that's exaggerating. All they did was press the shutter. Taking these negative points into account, overall, the beauty of the Bibi River and the friendliness of the guide won out, so I gave it a 5. (This review has been machine translated) -
Definitely again
I participated with my family! The guide was very cheerful and fun! His canoeing skills were amazing, and there was a blue bird on the gentle Mimi River! I wonder if it was a kingfisher? It was fantastic and very mysterious to go canoeing through a tunnel of trees! I want to go again! Absolutely! (This review has been machine translated) -
I felt healed.
It was my first time canoeing with my family. It was cloudy, but we were able to canoe through a tunnel of trees and see a kingfisher. I was soaked in negative ions and it was so much fun! Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated) -
The Bibi River is fun!
My sister, my nephew (elementary school student), and three friends have been there four times this summer. Unfortunately, the fifth time was canceled due to rain. They also offer airport pickup, which is convenient. The yellow flowers are lovely, and it's a leisurely river ride. We've seen herons, small birds, and even a raccoon dog before. I look forward to seeing what we'll see every time. (This review has been machine translated) -
Interesting
I participated with my family and it was fun. I'd like to participate again! (This review has been machine translated) -
The best!!
We are a couple in our 50s with a dog. We decided to join because we were attracted to the jungle. In the first half, we let the river flow by and had time to look at the scenery around us and the planes in the sky. We enjoyed ourselves by working together while checking how to paddle! We took a short break and used the toilet at the halfway point, and then we headed to the jungle! The scenery changed so much that we were surprised. The river was narrow and had a current, and there were obstacles in the form of trees, so we couldn't go as we wanted, but we had a really good time! We had some mishaps along the way, met some ducks, and had a really good time! The guide was very attentive, and when we were struggling with how to paddle, he immediately gave us accurate advice! He gave us some jokes, but he also gave us clear instructions in dangerous places, and we had fun and no worries from start to finish! He even took photos and videos and sent them to us! We brought life jackets for our dog, but it seems they are available to rent (for a fee?). There is no shade inside the canoe, so I think it would be hot for dogs. It's a good idea to bring drinking water! You can also pour it over your feet and head! They lend you a waterproof bag for valuables (wallet, cell phone, camera, keys). (Free) Everything else should be left in the car. There are a lot of tree branches in the jungle, so I recommend wearing long sleeves. It's good to be able to take them off and put them on. There is no shade in the first half, so it's a good idea to bring a hat. I participated in the Hokkaido resident discount, and it was an amazing experience to be able to find a place like this in Hokkaido! The same company's experience meny also offers SUP in Jozankei, which was so much fun that I have gone back many times! The guides are really kind and fun, so you can enjoy yourself with peace of mind! (This review has been machine translated) -
Interesting
Very good! I recommend it. -
First canoeing ♪
We participated as a couple in our 50s and 60s. It was our first time canoeing, and part of the way it felt like a real jungle cruise, but thanks to our kind guide we managed to paddle hard for nearly two hours. We were blessed with good weather and were able to see swans, eagles, fish and yellow flowers called water lilies. Even though we are Hokkaido residents, we had a lot of fun being able to have this kind of tourist experience. I think this is an activity that allows people from outside Hokkaido to really get a feel for Hokkaido. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
Kingfisher
I'm a local. The first time, I went canoeing in the rain with my son. It was tough, but I felt alive. Three days later, I went with my daughter who is in middle school. We were able to see kingfishers both times. The Nepalese guide was kind and spoke the language well. Please join us and enjoy the nature of the Mimi River. (This review has been machine translated) -
Fascinating canoe
My husband and I participated together. I've been interested in canoeing for a while. The trip was divided into a first and second half, and paddling in the first half felt like shoveling never-ending snow, but after a short break and a toilet break, the canoe continued moving without much paddling in the second half, and the guide took photos and videos for us, so we had a really good time. We had some accidents, like running into the bushes, but it was a valuable experience. Also, although it wasn't mentioned on the website, they lend out waterproof bags for free, so you don't have to worry about your belongings. (This review has been machine translated) -
I felt soothed.
I brought my pet with me. We rented a life jacket for dogs so we could enjoy the river boating without worry. The guide was very kind and we had a great time. We also took lots of photos, which became good memories. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
I am very satisfied with the beautiful river.
I participated with a friend. It was my first time canoeing, but our guide was very polite and we enjoyed it without any problems! The Bibi River was crystal clear and beautiful, just as you can see in the photos, and we saw birds along the way. It was a great memory because we were able to slowly enjoy the quiet, typical Hokkaido nature. Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated) -
If there are two people operating it, it's easier to sit in the front.
Members My partner and my dog It was a 4km course. We were wearing long sleeves and long pants, but it was windy and cold. We could choose to go in front or behind, so my dog and I went in front and my partner went in behind, but he often slacked off at the front and didn't paddle. My partner in the back rowed forward and backward while using his head, and it seems he got sore that he couldn't lift his arms. It's best for people who are confident in their physical strength to paddle in the back. The guide will not ride with you in another canoe. If you bring a smartphone or camera, he will take pictures after you enter the jungle. There was no charge for dogs. Please bring your own life jacket for your dog. Cash only. The guide speaks Japanese well, so you can ask him anything. I wonder if he's Indian? (This review has been machine translated) -
It's more fun than you can imagine!
My friend and I participated together. There were no other participants, so we were taught one-on-one by the instructor. We were complete beginners, but the instructor was friendly and easy to understand, and always praised us. The canoe moved smoothly, passing by swans, weaving through narrow rivers, and going under branches. It was really fun! Thank you for taking lots of photos, it became a wonderful memory. One more thing, please note that the toilets at the rest areas along the way are public toilets and do not have toilet paper. (This review has been machine translated) -
Even beginners enjoyed it
We participated as a family of four. Even beginners enjoyed it thoroughly. I was a little nervous at first, but thanks to the instructors' kind and easy-to-understand guidance, I was able to create good memories. (This review has been machine translated) -
Jungle Canoe
In the first half, we slowly make our way along the quiet Bibi River. Occasionally, a plane would fly overhead, and we'd see swans. It was very relaxing. Then, in the second half, we made our way through lush trees. We crashed into the bushes, pushing aside branches and pushing our way through them. It was a thrill. The time went by in a flash. I'd definitely like to participate again. (This review has been machine translated) -
Canoe adventure?!
I've ridden with an instructor elsewhere, so I was feeling relaxed, but it's actually quite difficult to steer without an instructor! But that's what makes it a fun program. The river flows very slowly, so even if you crash into the grass, you can quickly recover. After the halfway point, the trees are so overgrown that you have to bend down to get through, so it could be called an adventure course. If you participate while understanding two things: that canoes are very vulnerable to lateral rolling, and that the course in the second half becomes like a jungle, it's a lot of fun. I would definitely like to participate again. (This review has been machine translated) -
First canoe experience
On July 17th, I finally got to try canoeing, something I had been wanting to try for a while. The Mimi River in Chitose is famous for its clean water, and the gentle current made it the perfect spot. When I arrived at the meeting point, I was surprised to find two young instructors, who I assumed would join me on the boat, but instead told me they would just be there for a lecture. Since it was my first time, I was doing my best to move in the direction I wanted to go, and sometimes I would run into the bushes and have to back out, so there were a lot of mishaps, but it was a very fun experience. The instructors were watching over us at various points, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any major worries. I would like to try it again next time, with time to enjoy the scenery. (This review has been machine translated) -
The Bibigawa River is a wonderful course.
I never thought there would be such a typical Hokkaido canoe course near New Chitose Airport... The first half had a marsh-like atmosphere, and the second half was a jungle-like course, and when I looked up at the sky, I could see airplanes... I was a little worried because there was no guide with me, but he was very kind and explained things to me, so I had a fun time. I'll definitely use his services again! (This review has been machine translated) -
It's a shame that I didn't feel much hospitality.
The course was attractive. It was very attractive, and the view of the planes floating in the autumn sky was also pleasant. However, I felt that there was not much hospitality, which was disappointing. The instructor taught us how to row, steer, and avoid obstacles (without changing our center of gravity) on land. There was no explanation tailored to the course, such as how to avoid obstacles using a paddle, so we had a lot of trouble in the second half. One participant's child started crying when his hat got caught on a tree branch, and it seems that he sank while trying to remove it. It is unavoidable that the guide does not accompany us because it is a condition of the tour, but there were many things that made me feel uneasy and uncomfortable, such as the slow initial response to the sinking, the fact that during the instruction on land, the instructor publicly stated in front of everyone that "children are not a valuable asset, so the adults should do their best," smoking on the riverbank, and the fact that the reason he sank was "because he was not calm," and the fact that the "500 yen accident insurance fee" that is not included in the fee was not collected. If there is no guide, I would like it to be possible to self-guide with a map that summarizes the points of the course. I hope that even beginners to canoeing can feel more comfortable and enjoy themselves. (This review has been machine translated) -
Canadian Canoe
The water in the river was very clear, and the riverbed was always visible. Along the way, we encountered what seemed to be a pair of swans. They didn't run away when we approached, and we got close enough that the children were scared. The jungle course from the middle was thrilling, as we had to avoid tree branches as we went along. It was difficult to maneuver around the sharp turn at the checkpoint flag, but we managed to make a U-turn. It was a time where we were able to fully enjoy nature. (This review has been machine translated) -
I think I'm addicted.
It was my first time canoeing!! It was a lot of fun. I also liked the swans welcoming us. The weather was great too. (This review has been machine translated) -
This is my second time using this service.
My niece and her friend came from Tokyo, so I let them experience canoeing in Hokkaido for the first time. Although the weather was unfortunate, they seemed to enjoy it. Last fall, my wife and I enjoyed the autumn leaves in Jozankei from a canoe. (This review has been machine translated)
Silent Cruise