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When the snow piles up, you can glide through a pure white world.

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Everyone is smiling while enjoying the cold weather!

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The Steller's sea eagles, which can only be seen in Hokkaido in winter, are a spectacular sight.

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Paddle along with the ice in the river

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What will you see when you peer inside?

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Standing Steller's sea eagle

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You may even encounter red-crowned cranes.

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The flapping of the cranes is graceful.

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Head out to observe wild birds on this cruise

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Observe ice formations and wild birds! Tokachi River Winter Cruise

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Tokachi

Available Period:

2025-12-01~2026-02-28

Duration:

~2 hours

Location

Tokachi

Available Period

Mid-November~ Late February

Duration

~2 hours

Fee

Adults (ages 13 and older): 6,550yen

Children: 5,500yen

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    • Adults (ages 13 and older)
      6,550yen
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      5,500yen

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    Tour Highlights

    • Go rafting down the Tokachi River in the middle of winter!
    • Enjoy encounters that can only be found in winter!!

    River rafting in winter is also great!

    It is usually associated with summer, but you can enjoy the Tokachi River in winter as well. The river trip is about 5 kilometers and takes just under an hour.

    In early winter encounter white-tailed and Stellar’s sea eagles. They look very dignified and cool as they stand on the trees, and graceful as they fly.

    In addition to eagles, you can also see red-crowned cranes, whooper swans, ducks, and more.

    Also, in the harsh winter, the frost on the trees is very beautiful on cold days. The luxury of being alone on the freezing cold and very quiet river is something special. Make sure to dress warmly and enjoy!

    • Ages 6 and older welcome
    • 3-6 participants
    • 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

    • Cold weather gear- warm and easy-to-move-in clothes
    • Snowwear tops and bottoms, light down jacket, or similar wear
    • Cold weather gloves are a must. Ski or snowboard gloves are also acceptable.
    • Waterproof trekking shoes, boots, or snow boots with thick socks.
    • Knit hat
    • Sunglasses or snow goggles
    Reviews(1)

    Tokachi Nature Center(Outdoor Business Division)

    Enjoy observing nature and wild birds while you cruise down the river. Don't miss the pure white world of frost-covered trees.

    Tour Company

    Based in Tokachigawa Onsen, in the summer we offer hot air ballooning, SUP, canoeing and other river rafting activities. In the winter we offer a range of snow play activities, mainly snowmobiling. Surrounded by the typical Tokachi natural scenery, even first-timers are welcome to join us.
    Company Name: Tokachi Nature Center

    Program List

    Overview

    Available Period

    December~ Late February

    Duration

    ~2 hours, 10:00~12:00

    Fee
    • Adults (ages 13 and older): 6,550yen
    • Children: 5,500yen
    What's Included
    • Guide
    • Equipment
    • Insurance
    • Consumption tax
    Payment

    Prepayment by credit card

    Notes

    • Encounters with wildlife are not 100% guaranteed.
    • 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(1)

    • it was fun!

      It was my first time to go river rafting in the middle of winter, and the air was quite tense. The trees covered in pure white frost were very mystical. I was also very happy to see a magnificent eagle!! My nose was clearer after taking lots of deep breaths (lol) I highly recommend it. (This review has been machine translated)
    Location

    Tokachi

    Available Period

    Mid-November~ Late February

    Duration

    ~2 hours

    Fee

    Adults (ages 13 and older): 6,550yen

    Children: 5,500yen

    Date

    Select

    Person

    Select

      • Adults (ages 13 and older)
        6,550yen
        Minimum participants: 3 or more

        - 00 +
      • Children
        5,500yen

        - 00 +

      ...Available

      Reserve now, pay later!

      Clicking "Book" will send a request to the guide. If they have availability, you will receive a payment link to confirm your reservation.

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      • it was fun!

        It was my first time to go river rafting in the middle of winter, and the air was quite tense. The trees covered in pure white frost were very mystical. I was also very happy to see a magnificent eagle!! My nose was clearer after taking lots of deep breaths (lol) I highly recommend it. (This review has been machine translated)