
Obihiro (Shintoku), Hokkaido
Safety measures
2.5 hours (Approx.)
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ffered in: English
What you will do
This tour is a half-day tour of the Tokachi River in Hokkaido for families with children. We take care of children's safety, such as support from experienced local guides, the use of stable rafting boats, and not letting small children operate paddles.
Would you like to make memories of your trip to Hokkaido on a river tour where you can feel the great nature of Hokkaido from the perspective of a boat?
Duration |
end Apr - end Oct |
Price |
6700yen/person (13yrs+, Apr-Jun/Oct-Nov) 7000yen/person (13yrs+, Jul-Sep(Mon-Fri)) 7300yen/person (13yrs+, Jul-Sep(Sat/Sun)) 5700yen/person (Under 12yrs, Apr-Jun/Oct-Nov) 6000yen/person (Under 12yrs, Jul-Sep(Mon-Fri)) 6300yen/person (Under 12yrs, Jul-Sep(Sat/Sun)) *Minimum number of tour participants: 2 people
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Age |
4 yrs+. Children aged 4 to 5 may not be able to participate due to the regulated water volume of the river. Children up to 15 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. |
Schedule |
09:00-11:30/14:00-16:30 (Jul-Sep) 10:00-12:30/14:00-16:30 (Apr-Jun/Oct-Nov)
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What's Included

Equipment (Airboard, dry suit)

English-speaking tour leader

Snacks & Drinks for a short break
Hot spring bathing
Pick-up and drop-off service from & to JR Shintoku Station
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Location: TAC Clubhouse
Address: 539-21 Kusashi, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
How to get there:
20 mins from JR Shintoku Station by car
*You can check the location of the meeting place on the G map at the following URL.
Return Details:
Location: TAC Clubhouse
Address: 539-21 Kusashi, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
How to get there:
20 mins to JR Shintoku Station by car
Things to know
1. Guest requirements
-4 yrs+. Children aged 4 to 5 may not be able to participate due to the regulated water volume of the river. Children up to 15 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.
-Those who are under the influence of alcohol or who are pregnant cannot participate in the tour.
-Smoking is not permitted during the tour. In addition, if the equipment is damaged by smoking, the repair fee will be borne by the customer.
-Please note that we cannot compensate for the loss or damage to your camera, smartphone, glasses, gloves, etc.
-This tour is an outdoor sport that you can enjoy in the great outdoors. We ask for your cooperation, such as listening to the guide's explanation and following the necessary instructions.
-If you are late for the tour start time, please be sure to contact us once. Please note that there is a possibility that you will not be able to participate in the tour and a cancellation fee will be charged.
-If you wish to use pick-up and drop-off service from & to JR Shintoku Station, please be sure to indicate this when your booking. Please note that the pick-up time is 30 minutes before the tour starts regardless of the JR train operating time.
-BBQ lunch includes BBQ ingredients & charcoal, grill stove, and tent rental fee.
The level is beginner or middle
-Sportswear with long sleeves (top & bottom)
-Change clothes
-Towel
-If you wear contact lenses, please bring swimming goggles.
-There is basically no problem for those who wear glasses. We have spectacle bands to prevent loss. There is basically no problem with contact lenses, but hard lenses are not suitable for exercise and may fall off. If you are concerned, please bring your glasses. Please note that loss of glasses or contacts cannot be compensated.
3. Safe and Secure
-We are covered by the domestic travel accident insurance. Please fill in the name, address, contact phone number and date of birth of everyone in the participant list before the tour.
-Our guides are especially proud to be of the highest level, pursuing safety, security, well-equipped equipment, and comfort. Certified as an excellent registered company in the Hokkaido Outdoor Guide Qualification System, designated as an accredited school by the Japan Safety Canoeing Association, and all guides have acquired Rescue 3 Rescue Technician Level 1.
- Basically, the tour will be held even if it is raining.
-The end time varies depending on the weather and water level.
-According to the tour operation regulations, if any of the following conditions apply, the tour will be canceled and we will contact the customer directly.
1) If the forecast rainfall in the northern part of the Tokachi region at the time of the tour is 50mm/h or more
2) When the tour course water volume at the time of the tour is 60 tons/second or more
4. Cancellation policy
[Cancellation charges]
‐7 days before the tour start time: 50%
‐2 days before the tour start time: 75%
‐On the day of the tour: 100%
-You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 7 days before the experience’s start time.
‐If you cancel less than 7 days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
‐Any changes made less than 7 days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
‐Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
‐This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
‐This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.