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The sense of unity that develops as everyone paddles in unison makes it a hugely popular program for school trips!
Even small children are welcome! Experienced guides will be on hand to guide you so you can enjoy playing in the water to your heart's content!
Along the way, you'll have fun diving and playing boat games.
If we all work together to go rafting down the river, we're sure to make lots of smiling friends!!
The tour starts at Resort Center HANAZONO308
Please invite your family and friends to come and play!
Don't miss out on the beautiful sights while having so much fun!
Not only can you enjoy rafting, but you can also enjoy various activities with our unique guides.
Let's all go to the river! Floating feels great!
The Shiribetsu River is a first-class river that is said to be one of the cleanest in Japan.
One of the attractions is the beautiful scenery that can be seen from the river, including Mount Yotei, the Ezo Fuji.
Don't forget to take a commemorative photo!
An activity you should try at least once if you go to Niseko
Let's splash around and go with your friends!
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Shiribetsu River rafting in Niseko! A popular course
- Location
Niseko
- Available Period
Late April~ Early October
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- Raft down the clear Shiribetsu River with your family and friends
- Enjoy both the thrill of rafting down the river and having fun in the water with summer rafting
- The cleanest and most spacious facility in the area, so preparation and changing are comfortable!
Let’s go on an adventure with an international and experienced guide! There are plenty of activities to enjoy the nature of Niseko, including the very popular rafting adventures.
These can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from those who are new to outdoor experiences to families with small children.
Why don’t you join us on a wonderful adventure?
[Spring course rafting (elementary school students and above)]
Depending on the snowfall and temperature rise rate of the year, you can enjoy river rafting in the spring snow melts until early May.
[Summer course rafting]
The green of Mt. Yotei and the nature surrounding the river are beautiful and the river flow is relatively calm. Children from 3 years old are welcome to join, and many customers come to experience rafting with their families.
[Autumn is the season of autumn leaves]
Watch the autumn leaves from the river surface as the Niseko mountains are wrapped in reds and yellows. The air and water temperature drop sharply, but don’t worry, you will wear a dry suit and river shoes to prevent water from entering and keep off the chill. With autumn coming as the harvest season, Niseko is full of delicious food, so come and enjoy the gourmet food, hot springs, and rafting!
- Ages 3 and older welcome
- Children younger than 13 years old cannot participate during the spring snowmelt season.
- Min. participants: 1
Meeting Location
HANAZONO308
Meeting Address
328-36 Iwaobetsu, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0082
Access to Meeting Location
[Access by car]
- From Kutchan city (National Route 5), take Route 343 towards Hirafu Ski Resort for about 1km, then turn right at the road sign for “Hanazono.”
- Map code: 398 504 798*71
What to Bring & Wear
- Swimsuit and rashguards
- Clothes that are easy to move in that you don’t mind getting wet
- A change of clothes
- Towel
- River shoes will be provided
- Jeans and skirts are not allowed
- The use of contact lenses is up to your discretion. We cannot be held responsible for loss or damage.
- Remove watches and accessories that may be lost, and do not bring cell phones, cameras, or other valuables.
Spring and autumn:
- Long-sleeved jersey tops and long pants, or long-sleeved fleece tops and bottoms, and a change of socks, that you don’t mind getting wet.
Overview
- Available Period
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Late April~ Early October
- Duration
~3 hours
1) 09:00～12:00（Meet at 08:45）
2) 13:30～16:30（Meet at 13:15）
- Fee
Adults (13 years and older): 7,100yen
Children (ages 3-12): 4,900yen
- What's Included
- Dry suit
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- River shoes
- Guide
- Equipment
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- For safety reasons, the Spring Course (rapid current rafting) is only available to elementary school students and above. If you are accompanied by children under elementary school age, the Summer Course will be available even in spring.
- Guests who are pregnant or have been drinking alcohol cannot participate.
- Basically, one boat is for 7 customers + 1 guide. Customers who make reservations for 2-3 people will generally share the boat with other customers.
- If you would like to ride the same boat with just your family or friends, please use the “Private Boat Plan”. (The price is the same for 1-7 people.)
- 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(6)
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Even small children enjoyed it
We participated with adults, first graders, and pre-schoolers. The guide was considerate so that the children would not be scared, so they were able to relax and enjoy themselves. It seems that they had a lot of fun splashing water with other boats. It was a perfect autumn day, with a view of the majestic Mt. Yotei from the boat. The photos were also very good, and I was impressed that my favorite Mt. Yotei was beautifully captured. Next time, I would like to try it in the impressive spring. (This review has been machine translated) -
Rafting in Niseko
Family: We participated in the Shiribetsu River rafting organized by Hanazono Resort. The instructor was very friendly and the whole family was satisfied. We would like to participate again. (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Niseko
- Available Period
Late April~ Early October
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
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4.5 (6)
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Resort-style activities
We participated as a family. The reception and explanations were thorough, and the wetsuits were waterproof so our clothes didn't get wet even when we jumped into the river. We were given detailed instructions on the bus on the way there about how to enjoy rafting, which changes with the season, and other useful information. Unique staff accompanied us so we could enjoy rafting safely and took photos everywhere. It was a great memory to be able to experience thrilling rafting at Hanazono Resort, which can be enjoyed safely by children and beginners. We were able to enjoy the resort-like service at a great price thanks to the Hokkaido Residents' Discount, and we were able to fully enjoy the great outdoors. (This review has been machine translated) -
Even small children enjoyed it
We participated with adults, first graders, and pre-schoolers. The guide was considerate so that the children would not be scared, so they were able to relax and enjoy themselves. It seems that they had a lot of fun splashing water with other boats. It was a perfect autumn day, with a view of the majestic Mt. Yotei from the boat. The photos were also very good, and I was impressed that my favorite Mt. Yotei was beautifully captured. Next time, I would like to try it in the impressive spring. (This review has been machine translated) -
Rafting in Niseko
Family: We participated in the Shiribetsu River rafting organized by Hanazono Resort. The instructor was very friendly and the whole family was satisfied. We would like to participate again. (This review has been machine translated) -
I'm so grateful for our guide Yusuke's service-oriented attitude!!!
We went rafting on June 12th. Our guide, Yusuke, was a very nice guy, and we could really feel his desire to make our family as happy as possible. Thanks to Yusuke, not only my children, but also my husband and I had a really fun time and it became a wonderful memory. Thank you so much for communicating with us on the bus on the way there and back, and for giving us a fun rafting experience! The changing area was also very clean and very comfortable. We also bought a CD of photos, and when we looked at them at home, we were very satisfied with the lively expressions of each family member. While watching the World Cup, the children kept saying that Yusuke looked like Japan national team player Nagatomo. It's true that he does look similar if you look closely. They were talking about their memories, saying, "It's good that we had a handsome guide." Next time, we'd like to take our eldest son and experience the intense rafting in the spring. Thank you so much for your help. (This review has been machine translated) -
I really enjoyed it!! Thank you very much.
On August 13th, I went rafting (with packed lunches) with my husband and three sons, a sixth grader and a fourth grader. We chose HANAZONO because we could change clothes at the beautiful ski resort rest house. My wife didn't join the rafting, so we could relax and wait for three hours. When we actually joined, our guide, SHOGO, was cheerful, funny, and kind. Although the course had little water, we got splashed in the fast currents, and in the deep parts we got into the river and floated, and the final jumping competition was a big hit! The kids were thrilled, and it was the best! We also bought a CD. We are very satisfied with the number and quality of the photos. (It's amazing that they can select the photos for each guide in such a short time.) As for lunch, there were too many customers, so both Narita and the soba restaurant were crowded, so we gave up and went to B.C.C. White Rock. We were able to get in after waiting about five minutes. We had a baguette sub, which tasted great! The volume was also perfect! Recommended! We had a great Obon holiday with our family. (This review has been machine translated) -
The best!
This time, we tried rafting with members of our company! Thank you for accommodating us so kindly despite the sudden increase in the number of participants! Thanks to you, we had a lot of fun and have some great memories! Thank you to all the staff for a great time!! (This review has been machine translated)
Resort-style activities