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NAC's courses include the dynamic rapids of "Spring", the leisurely but exciting sudden rapids of "Summer", and the colorful autumn leaves that are a feast for the eyes in "Autumn". No matter when you come, you'll be very satisfied!
Starting in June, elementary school students will also be allowed to participate! Please join us as a family (we also offer private rafting where you can rent the entire boat!)
Check in at NAC CENTRE and change in the separate changing rooms for men and women. After the tour, cool down with a delicious lunch at the cafe on the second floor while looking out at Mt. Yotei!
Attack the dynamic rapids! Niseko Rafting in the Shiribetsu River
- Location
Niseko
- Available Period
April~ Early November
- Duration
~3.5 hours
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
Tour Highlights
- Join NAC, the first company to offer rafting in Niseko! A dynamic and moving activity!
- In spring, enjoy the fast flow of melting snow.
- From June onwards, elementary school students can also participate!
All NAC adventures are activities that involve nature. Therefore, risks are always involved. In order for you to experience the wonder and joy of nature experiences, NAC guides are constantly undergoing training and making every effort to minimize the risk of injury or accidents. All NAC guides are senior guides and river guides certified by the River Guides Association of Japan (RAJ). Professional guides who have received the necessary training will guide you, not only in river knowledge, basic techniques such as boat operation, river swimming, rescue and first aid, but also in excellent customer service and having fun in Niseko.
- Ages 13 and older welcome
- Children ages 6 and older can participate from June
Meeting Location
Niseko Adventure Center
Meeting Address
2-chome-4-8 Nisekohirafu 1 Jo, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0080
What to Bring & Wear
- Please prepare a strap for glasses or sunglasses
Spring and autumn:
- Long-sleeved jersey tops and long pants, or long-sleeved fleece tops and bottoms, and a change of socks
- Please prepare clothing that you don’t mind getting wet.
Summer:
- T-shirt and shorts or a swimsuit
- Please prepare clothing that you don’t mind getting wet.
Reviews（31）
Overview
- Available Period
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April~ Early November
- Duration
~3.5 hours
1) 09:30～13:00
2) 13:30～17:00
- Fee
Adults (13+ years): 7,400yen
Children (ages 6 and older. Children can join from June): 5,000yen
Private boat (up to 9 people): 65,150yen
- What's Included
- Rafting equipment
- Life jackets
- Insurance
- Pick-Up Service
We provide free pick-up service from the Niseko area.
If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- The tour will proceed in case of rain.
- 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.
- Jeans and cotton pants are prohibited as they become heavy and dangerous when wet.
- Guests who have been drinking alcohol cannot participate.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
Reviews(31)
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Family rafting
It was my son's first experience rafting. After receiving a detailed explanation from the instructor, we learned how to paddle forward, paddle backward, and hang on to the rope! It was a great time with the other people on the boat. At the end, my son got into the river and became an otter... He wrote in his diary that it was fun! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was different from what I expected.
My husband and I participated. Maybe it was because of the time of year, but it wasn't the kind of rafting I had imagined. It was very calm and I felt like I was just on a boat. Maybe it would be more fun with the rapids during the spring when the snow is melting? (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Niseko
- Available Period
April~ Early November
- Duration
~3.5 hours
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
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We participated as a family of four (two adults and a fifth and second grade elementary school student)! The reception staff were wonderful, and the guide who announced things to be careful of when traveling by bus, as well as the guide who accompanied us on the boat, everyone was polite and kind, making rafting a lot of fun. In early spring, the water level rises, and it seems like it will be a whole different kind of fun, so I would definitely like to participate again next year. (This review has been machine translated) -
Family rafting
It was my son's first experience rafting. After receiving a detailed explanation from the instructor, we learned how to paddle forward, paddle backward, and hang on to the rope! It was a great time with the other people on the boat. At the end, my son got into the river and became an otter... He wrote in his diary that it was fun! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was different from what I expected.
My husband and I participated. Maybe it was because of the time of year, but it wasn't the kind of rafting I had imagined. It was very calm and I felt like I was just on a boat. Maybe it would be more fun with the rapids during the spring when the snow is melting? (This review has been machine translated) -
it was fun
A couple in their 60s participated in rafting for the first time in their lives. The water level had risen due to rain the day before, and the water was flowing fast, so I was nervous as I can't swim, but I followed the guide's instructions and it was no problem at all. They also lent us non-slip shoes and rain coats so we didn't need to prepare anything. However, the water temperature that day was 15 degrees, and I was shivering when I got wet, so I regret not borrowing a wetsuit sooner! I was very satisfied with the 1.5 hour ride. I would like to go on a really hot day again. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was so much fun!
My son and I participated together. We were blessed with great weather and it was a great day (^O^) The guide was friendly and we felt safe participating. It doesn't have anything to do with the tour, but the water is cold, so it's a good idea for children to wear long-sleeved rash guards. (This review has been machine translated) -
It felt good!
I first requested a tour with this company 15 years ago through Ducky. This time, I visited with my family for the first time in a while, as rafting for elementary school students was allowed from June. The water level had risen a little due to the rain a few days prior, but that made it all the more fun. It was fun to paddle in unison with our guide, and to navigate the rapids with his brilliant skill. There were points where it was OK to enter the river, so we were able to swim (float) under the watchful eye of our guide. (This review has been machine translated) -
First time rafting
I joined my brother's family, who came to do rafting two weeks in a row. It was my first time rafting, and my daughter in second grade at elementary school, and my son in second grade at junior high school, who was rafting for the second time. We had a wide range of ages, from 7 to 44, but rafting in the great outdoors was the best! Our guides were great with everyone, from little kids to thrill-seeking adults, playing games and telling stories at the right time, making it all so much fun. We communicated with the foreign guide and felt like we were in an extraordinary space, and we enjoyed the afterglow even the next day. The progress may have differed slightly depending on the guide, but I think the most important thing is that we, the participants, have the determination to enjoy rafting! (This review has been machine translated) -
Rafting is the best.
Two family members participated. The guide's stories were very enjoyable. Unfortunately it was raining and cloudy, but he told us about the beauty of the scenery and the fun, and we were glad to learn about it. Of course, the fun of rafting was great, but it was also good to hear about the fun we can expect at different times in between. We were checked to see how to wear life jackets and the precautions were thoroughly explained, so we felt very at ease. (This review has been machine translated) -
Have fun
I was able to get some time off just before the trip so I went with my family. The scenery was beautiful and I was very satisfied. (This review has been machine translated) -
Shiribetsu River Rafting
We participated as a family of four. Our guide was a foreigner. He explained things like precautions properly so we could enjoy ourselves without worry. Thanks to the Hokkaido Residents' Discount, we were able to use the tour at half price, and even though it was only valid for that day, we were given a 2,000 yen town coupon, so we were able to enjoy the hot springs and pizza, and it was a fun day trip and a good memory. (This review has been machine translated) -
I'd like to go when there is more water.
When I went rafting in the summer, I thought I'd try it when the water level was high. But the water level is pretty low in mid-May. I can't experience the intense rafting like the one in the photo unless it's mid-April. (This review has been machine translated) -
A little failure
I've been rafting in Niseko a few times. This time I booked with NAC, the first company that came up in my search, but the guide wasn't particularly good at entertaining people, and it was a lot more boring than the tours I've been on before. Next time I'll book with a different company. (This review has been machine translated) -
Great fun
It's been 10 years since I last went rafting? Apparently there wasn't much water because it was summer, but thanks to the guide it was thrilling. I swam a lot along the way and enjoyed the river for the first time in a while. Thank you very much. After the tour, the hamburger at the restaurant on the second floor was delicious. (This review has been machine translated) -
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I went with my family and a couple of friends and we went down the Shiribetsu River. The summer course is fun because there are many places to swim. However... The guides are really part-time. I would like them to standardize the level of the guides as soon as possible. I have used them several times, but it gets worse every year. This time, they wouldn't let me rent shoes unless I asked for them. Even though I was wearing stylish shoes that I didn't think I would go down the river in, the guide didn't say anything. I thought it was strange, strange, but I wondered if the system had changed and they would lend me shoes at the end, but there was no sign of that. I asked for them right before getting on the bus, and they finally lent me shoes. It's scary to think that this would have happened if this was my first time using them. You can't pay for dirty shoes, right? I think that depending on the guide, it can be a little boring or fun. That can't be helped. However, I would like them to standardize the rental items at the very least. I would like guides who can't speak Japanese to be independent. It's a little more expensive than other tour companies, but it's really bad. I will never use this again. Rafting itself is fun, but that is not a good assessment of this company. If I were to use the same river, I would choose a different company. I gave it a harsh review. (This review has been machine translated) -
I can't enjoy it
I participated with my family and friends. At first, I was told that the wetsuit would be too hot, but I wear one because I get cold easily. My friend thought it might be cold too, so I wore it and went to the site. However, after arriving at the site, my friend didn't want to get in the water, so it might be hot after all. I felt sorry, but when I asked to take it off, he said, "It's too much trouble." In the end, we were allowed to take it off, but did we really do something wrong? When we were carrying the boat, there were two women and two children, so we couldn't lift it up and carry it, and he said, "The boat will break before it even gets in the river," and he got angry. When we started rafting, he said, "The purpose of this trip is to save Ducky." I didn't understand what he meant, since we paid money to go and experience rafting. However, as he said, the instructor was always talking to Ducky, and our needs were secondary. He didn't talk to us about any fun activities that we could enjoy. If you enter the river, you are pulled out in an instant, and if you try to lift someone into the boat because they are too heavy, they yell at you to "lift them up quickly." I got the impression that they didn't want us to do this because they wanted to see the duckies and couldn't concentrate on them while we were swimming in the river. There were other things, but there are too many to mention. As other people have commented, it really just felt like you were going downhill. I was envious of the other rafting boats from other companies that allowed people to dive and take photos. I've done rafting with other companies several times, but I've never had as much fun as I did here. The coronavirus countermeasures also seemed half-hearted. It was so bad that I emailed them to inquire, but I haven't heard back. I applied because I trusted the major company NAC, but I will never use them again, and I won't recommend them to my friends. (This review has been machine translated) -
My son was very happy!
Family: Rafting on the Shiribetsu River. My son was thrilled with his first experience! (This review has been machine translated) -
The reception was awful
The reception was terrible. First of all, there was no one to guide me to the reception. There was an application form right next to the entrance door, so I filled it out and waited for 15 minutes. I thought I was finally at the reception desk, but the counter member just said, "Please fill out this document as well." Then, when I finished filling it out, I was told to line up at the back again. When I asked, "What?", I was told, "Sorry, but please line up again." Why? But I had to fill out the paperwork again and it took another 15 minutes My mood was already down by then The next receptionist didn't look apologetic at all, and the person behind me was also told to fill out this form Then they lined up behind me They were smiling bitterly With so many people gathered and no guidance, I felt that first-timers needed some advice It seemed like there were quite a few people who were dissatisfied with the group of about 200 people When I was changing in the changing room before leaving, I heard some complaints already, and the response was terrible The guide made the rafting process normal and fun, but compared to other rafting companies, there was no photography from the bridge or at the points along the way, and we just went down Every time, there was photography, and there was no fun after it was over I won't do it with NAC again I'll enjoy it with another rafting company next time (This review has been machine translated) -
Smooth operation with English support
I went river rafting with an American friend, and they spoke English and even lent me a suit that fit my 180cm tall American friend, so everything was taken care of. It was great to be able to enjoy the magnificent scenery, including Mt. Yotei, while rafting. If I have the chance, I'd like to try it again in the spring when the water is full. (This review has been machine translated) -
Even people over 60 years old could enjoy it.
We participated as a group of four couples all over 60 years old. The tour was relaxed and the guide was very considerate, and it was a very valuable experience and the best experience of our trip to Hokkaido. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
it was good
I participated with my daughter during the summer vacation. I was unsure where to go, but I signed up for Niseko Adventure, which was close to the hotel. We changed clothes and waited for 30 minutes before we arrived. The guide was from Nepal. He spoke broken Japanese, but it was no problem. The people on the boat were families, so there were no problems. It was cloudy and the morning session. It was my first time, but it was fun. Even in summer, it was surprisingly thrilling, and there was a lot of ingenuity, such as jumping into boats stacked on top of each other. I think the boat ride is just right for about an hour, and there were 13 boats, so it was a fun time splashing water on the other boats. You can also buy photos, so I think it's a good service. If I could be greedy, it would be even better if it was a little cheaper. (This review has been machine translated) -
Next time it's spring!
The day before yesterday, I went rafting with a friend! The guide was very funny. We had a lot of fun (*^^)v The water in the Shiribetsu River was cold, but it felt great to be swept away by the river. I heard that it's even more spectacular in the spring than in the summer, so I'd like to go again next spring! (This review has been machine translated) -
Great value for money!
I used this service with 9 study group friends during a recreational trip. Considering the cost and the sense of fulfillment, I would like to use this service again, but I would like to write about some disappointments as well. 11 people made a reservation. 2 people canceled on the day (100% payment on the day), so there were 2 boats. The guide on one boat was very friendly and responded well to many people who were new to rafting. One of the guides was a foreigner and could not speak Japanese well, so we could not have a conversation and were not very satisfied. Despite paying for 11 people, not only did we have to split into 5 or 4, but other participants got on the 4th person, and the foreign guide who could not communicate was a dissatisfaction. From next time, I would like to ask you not to use foreign guides who cannot communicate. Also, I feel that the photos taken on the day were a little expensive. Since we went with the best friends, everything remains as a laughing matter, so I think we will use this service again. (This review has been machine translated) -
It will be a lifelong memory!!
I participated with a friend ♡ I had been rafting before, but it was my friend's first time and he was very satisfied. It was raining heavily, but the staff did a great job of keeping the mood up, and we were able to enjoy the great outdoors ♡ Thank you very much!! (This review has been machine translated) -
I want to do it again!
I participated with three colleagues. There were lots of rapids, it was dynamic, and it was a lot of fun! The guide was fun, and I'd definitely like to go again! (This review has been machine translated) -
Enjoy nature to the fullest!!
I experienced rafting with NAC Niseko Adventure in the early morning of August 16th. I was wondering whether to go with a ducky or rafting, but since I had plans to do sightseeing in Otaru in the afternoon, I decided to go with rafting to save my energy. The rafter who tried it said, "I made the right choice with rafting!" Maybe ducky requires some athletic ability? Also, there are many companies, so I was wondering which one to go with, but I decided on NAC Niseko Adventure because I thought the major ones would be more reliable in terms of safety and experience. I didn't want to go with a large company and have too many people, but perhaps because it was early in the morning, there were not as many people as I expected, and it wasn't too lonely, so it was just right. I was worried that it would be too cold because it was early in the morning, but there were no rafting boats from other companies, so I was able to enjoy it calmly. Also, the guide told me, "It's quiet and early in the morning, so there are a lot of wild birds," so I felt like I got a good deal. (This review has been machine translated) -
The circle of employees has grown even more...
April 2015: We went to Hokkaido on a company trip and experienced rafting as one of the attractions. Six of us participated, and the tour guide was a really fun person, so we all had a great time. We all showed expressions we don't usually show, and there was a flurry of laughter. It was a moment when we all came together as one. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was so much fun and the time flew by!
On September 8, 2014, I experienced rafting in the morning! I was staying at a hotel in Niseko the night before, and it was great that I could call the shuttle bus in advance and they came to pick me up at the hotel! The guide taught me everything about rafting from the very beginning, and I had a great time with the guide and my friend, which became a great memory! Someone took pictures of us, and when I looked at them later, I saw that they had really happy faces, so I'm glad I went rafting with NAC! They also took me back to the station on the way back, which was really helpful! The Shiribetsu River in Niseko was beautiful, had strong waves, and was rich in nature, making it the perfect environment for rafting! (This review has been machine translated) -
Niseko Rafting
I tried rafting on the Niseko Shiribetsu River. I've rafted in NZ, Aus, and the US, but the water here was the coldest. The flow was gentle, so it felt more like kayaking than rafting. I felt it was lacking. I guess that's how it is in summer. But I enjoyed the instructor's interesting conversation skills and the technique of falling and getting stuck at points in the flow. The only thing that bothered me was the attitude of the woman at the reception desk. Even though they knew that several groups of customers were waiting, glancing at them, the staff continued to laugh and chat with each other, calling out "Excuse me, please come." When they finally came, they chewed gum without apologizing for making them wait, and had a careless and arrogant attitude. The staff also washed their cars and talked while smoking outside in front of the customers. Basically, it's good that the company has a free atmosphere and isn't bound by common sense, but from the average person's perspective, I think there were many things that made them think, "Eh? Is this okay?" (This review has been machine translated) -
Niseko Rafting in the Summer of 2014
End of July 2014 On our first trip to Hokkaido, our family of four enjoyed rafting on the Shiribetsu River. We went down the river in a group of about 50 people in 6-7 boats. The Shiribetsu River was not exactly crystal clear, but it was a moderately clear river with many ups and downs. (There was little rain, so the water level was low that day.) The trip took about 1.5-2 hours, and even a family with elementary school children could enjoy it with a moderate flow. Along the way, we went into the river to swim, stacked four boats and dived, and had a lot of fun. Of course, there were individual differences between instructors, and it all depended on the luck of the day, but overall I thought they were good people. We also had lunch at the restaurant on the second floor of NAC after rafting (we chose a tour with a lunch set), and the buns and patties of the giant hamburger were so delicious that even my daughter, who is in the fourth grade of elementary school, finished it all, despite my worries about whether she would be able to eat it. Furthermore, the instructor recommended "shrimp rice" which was jambalaya style and was also very delicious. In short, we had a lot of fun and ate a lot in Niseko. [Very satisfied] (This review has been machine translated) -
Memories of this summer!!
We went rafting on the Shiribetsu River, which was chosen as the river with the best water quality in Japan!! However, it was extremely cold at first... I couldn't resist it, but gradually it started to feel good!! And while rafting, we saw a kingfisher, which is just what you'd expect from Hokkaido, a place rich in nature!! It was Yoshi's first experience, and it became the best memory of this summer for his family!! (This review has been machine translated) -
Rafting
On August 6th, I tried rafting on the Shiribetsu River in Niseko. I was surprised that the water temperature was lower than I expected, but I enjoyed my first river rafting experience. I was prepared for rapids, but was a little disappointed that the current was quite gentle. However, I was very impressed with the instructor. I had a lot of fun intentionally crashing into a big rock. (This review has been machine translated)
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