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Going down the majestic Tokachi River on a SUP

First, practice paddling in a place with no current.

Let's make summer memories!

Pass directly under a large suspension bridge to reach the finish line.

Your skills will progress so quickly!

Let's start with enthusiasm!!

Be sure to take some great photos too!!

Don't forget to take a commemorative photo

After a tea break along the way, we'll head towards the finish line.

When it's hot, soak in water!

It feels good to swim in the river!

Off-Season Program

Tokachi River SUP- a full-scale downriver adventure!

Tokachi

Available Period:

2025-06-01～2025-09-30

Duration:

~3 hours

Location: Obihiro

Available Period: June~ September

Duration: ~3 hours

Fee: Participant (2+): 8,400yen

This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.

Overview
Requirements
Meeting Point/What to Bring
Review
Guide

Tour Highlights

First-time SUP riders are welcome!
A leisurely ride down the middle reaches of the Tokachi River
A great time to try SUP in the hot summer

Take a leisurely ride down the wide Tokachi River.

This is a relaxed and comfortable tour along the river, but you might feel nervous. Actually, it’s no problem if you fall into the river! In fact, on this tour your goal is to swim and enjoy being the clean water of the river. Even first-timers to SUP can have fun going down the river!

First, practice getting used to the board and paddling at the starting point.
After that, your guide will lead you down the river.
Along the way you can take a break on the riverbank, and if it gets too hot, you can get plenty of water and take a swim to cool off.

You’ll have the river all to yourself!

Recommended for people who want to get a little more active on their trip!

Ages 16 and older welcome
Min. participants: 2
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

Long sleeves and long pants that dry easily
Swimsuit and rashguards, or other clothing that you don’t mind getting wet
A change of clothes
Towel
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Sunglasses and hat

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Tokachi Nature Center（Outdoor Business Division）

Since you practice on land and in still water, some people are able to stand on the board at a surprisingly early stage. First-time SUPers are welcome!

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: June~ September

Duration: ~2.5 hours

Itinerary

9:30- Gather, check in, use restrooms, etc.
9:50- Put on dry or wet suits and boots and head to the starting point in our company vehicle.
10:05- Arrive at the starting point. Talk about paddling and safety.
10:30- Start of River SUP
10:50- Tea break & search for Tokachi stone (obsidian)!!
11:20- Return to the experience point.
11:50- Finish! Stroll through the large grassy park and head to the center.
12:00- Arrive at the center and disband.

The time schedule may vary slightly.
During busy periods such as July and August, the tour may start at 10am. In such cases, we will contact you by email or phone the day before.
Please make sure you arrive with plenty of time.

Fee: Participant (2+): 8,400yen

What's Included

Guide
Equipment
Insurance
Consumption tax

Payment: Prepayment by credit card

Notes

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