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[Kochi・Shimanto River] Shimanto River River SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Experience The exhilaration of paddling your way forward! Difficulty level: ★★☆

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Pick-up & Drop-off
Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings

2～15
Participating age

11Age ～ 70 Age
Duration

3～4 hours

Plan description

The charm of the Shimanto River is that rapids and gentle currents alternate. If you want to ride the current of the Shimanto River and go down the river, we recommend the River SUP experience. Go on an adventure down the Shimanto River while looking at the "submerged bridge" that is synonymous with the Shimanto River and the beautiful river scenery that cannot be seen from the road! It is a course of about 6 km starting from the submerged bridge and returning to Mishima Campsite in half a day, tackling two rapids. Before departure, SIJ and SUPA certified instructors will give a thorough lecture on the basics of SUP and river safety. You will be addicted to the exhilaration of paddling a long distance and riding the rapids! If you are worried about children or others going through rapids, we will respond flexibly, such as having the guide ride the SUP, so please do not worry.

The fun of navigating the river yourself and the sense of adventure of passing under a sunken bridge on a SUP

Natural Groove is the only place on the Shimanto River where you can experience a SUP tour on flowing water! If you are not satisfied with SUP on lakes, oceans, or places with no current, you can experience a different SUP! You can experience the fun of going down the river while controlling it yourself.

Learn the basics of SUP and river safety in a small group tour

Before departing, a SIJ (SUP Instructor Japan) or SUPA (Japan Stand Up Paddle Association) certified instructor will give you a thorough lecture on the basics of SUP and river safety.

Enjoy local snacks and coffee or tea

During breaks during the tour, we will provide you with a selection of drinks, including Kochi specialty "Salted Kenpi", freshly brewed coffee, and more.

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Selectable starting time： 09:00 13:00

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 14 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation due to customer convenience. Cancellation 14 to 7 days in advance: 20% Cancellation 6 to 2 days in advance: 30% Cancellation the day before: 50% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100%
About event termination	The tour will be canceled in the event of rising water or bad weather. (There will be no cancellation fee if the tour is canceled due to weather.)

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	2～15
About duration	3～4 hours The end time varies depending on the water level and weather, but if you have a fixed end time due to flying or other transportation, please let us know. Tour duration: approximately 3.5 hours
Operating period	All-year-round
Assembly time	Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reservation time.
Booking deadline	until 5:59 on the day

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	<Spring/Autumn (April-June/September-November)> Wear a wetsuit and jacket over your swimsuit. On particularly cold or windy days, we will provide a windproof jacket over the wetsuit. <Summer (mid-July-early September)> You can participate in the activity in swimsuit. To prevent scratches from twigs and rocks in the riverbed or river, and to protect against UV rays, we recommend wearing a T-shirt, shorts, long leggings or spats, or a long-sleeved rash guard over your swimsuit. What to bring: Swimsuit, towel, water shoes (with heels and toes covered) if you have them, and a waterproof camera if you want to take photos yourself. <Notes on clothing to bring> Cotton products have high water retention, so once they get wet, they are difficult to dry and become heavy, making them more likely to lose body heat. Therefore, please choose clothes made of synthetic fibers that are less absorbent and quick-drying, such as T-shirts, pants, and clothes made of materials such as polyester and nylon. *Swimsuits and towels are available for rental and sale, so you can participate even if you come empty-handed.
About rental items	Wetsuit (free), water shoes (charged) *Sizes: 17-29cm, mobile phone case (charged)

Dress code - Must bring items

<Spring/Autumn (April-June/September-November)> Wear a wetsuit and jacket over your swimsuit. On particularly cold or windy days, we will provide a windproof jacket over the wetsuit. <Summer (mid-July-early September)> You can participate in the activity in swimsuit. To prevent scratches from twigs and rocks in the riverbed or river, and to protect against UV rays, we recommend wearing a T-shirt, shorts, long leggings or spats, or a long-sleeved rash guard over your swimsuit. What to bring: Swimsuit, towel, water shoes (with heels and toes covered) if you have them, and a waterproof camera if you want to take photos yourself. <Notes on clothing to bring> Cotton products have high water retention, so once they get wet, they are difficult to dry and become heavy, making them more likely to lose body heat. Therefore, please choose clothes made of synthetic fibers that are less absorbent and quick-drying, such as T-shirts, pants, and clothes made of materials such as polyester and nylon. *Swimsuits and towels are available for rental and sale, so you can participate even if you come empty-handed.

About rental items

Wetsuit (free), water shoes (charged) *Sizes: 17-29cm, mobile phone case (charged)

Matters require attention	If you wear hard contacts, please prepare glasses or soft contacts.
Other notifications	We have prepared drinks and salted kempi, a specialty of Kochi Prefecture, for you to enjoy during breaks during the tour. If you have any other food or drink you would like to bring to the river, your guide will take it with you when you depart. Please refrain from bringing raw foods to prevent food poisoning.

Plan attractions

Enjoy nature There are parts of the course where there are no man-made objects or roads, you can't hear the sounds of cars, and if you listen carefully you can even hear the sounds of animals.

プランの魅力 You can learn the basics, such as how to paddle a SUP. の画像

You can learn the basics, such as how to paddle a SUP. Your SUP guide will give you a thorough lecture.

It's finally starting!! We started right away with the sunken bridge behind us.

プランの魅力 Going under the submerged bridge の画像

Going under the submerged bridge Now we are going on a 6km river trip

A rapids appeared Don't worry if you're worried. You'll be safely connected to the guide's boat and you'll be able to clear the water with peace of mind.

Enjoy nature A place without artificial objects naturally calms the mind.

プランの魅力 Of course there's also the jumping in. の画像

Of course there's also the jumping in. Do you want to climb the rocks? There are also diving spots.

Striking a balance Paddle and have a great adventure

プランの魅力 Can also be used by two people の画像

Can also be used by two people The exhilarating feeling of riding the rapids

break During breaks, we offer a selection of drinks, including Kochi specialty potato chips, freshly brewed coffee, and tea.

balance

プランの魅力 The guide teaches us the techniques の画像

The guide teaches us the techniques It's surprisingly easy to do

Shimanto River Falling feels good

Once you get used to it Children can also ride the rapids (currents). Maybe they're better than adults?

Senior? Once you get good at it, you can ride the rapids (currents) over and over again, which is the best part of a river SUP tour!!

プランの魅力 For single riders up to 100kg+ の画像

For single riders up to 100kg+ We have many types of SUP available.

Clean changing rooms When you come back from the tour, you can take a hot shower (100 yen for 3 minutes)

shower room

プランの魅力 Enjoy the Shimanto River to the fullest の画像

Enjoy the Shimanto River to the fullest Grab your paddle and go on an adventure

Access - Map

Inside Mishima Campsite, 144-1 Shimanto-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture

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Assembly point

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If you arrive by car

About 40 minutes by car from Shimanto Chuo Interchange Parking: 15 cars, large buses: allowed *For those coming from Shimanto City, Ashizuri, Sukumo Navigation systems often direct you to National Route 439. This is a very narrow and difficult road. Please be careful not to go through this road. Please use National Route 441.

If you arrive by train

30 minutes walk from Tosa Showa Station on the Yodo Line

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NATURAL GROOVE

: Kochi Shimanto

: Marine sports (sea activities) SUP River SUP Water sports (river / lake activities) Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)

Selling points regarding safety

Rafting and SUP tours are accompanied by guides who have acquired Rescue 3 water rescue qualifications and first aid qualifications, as well as boat operation, first aid, application in flowing water, and tour experience. Natural Groove has conducted over 1,000 tours since 2011, and by gaining experience with water levels and weather conditions on the courses, we always provide the best tours with safety as our number one priority. We also have personal injury insurance, and have a system in place to provide compensation in the unlikely event of an accident.

Insurance information	Domestic travel insurance/facility liability insurance
License and Qualifications	Swift Water Technician Level 1 (Rescue 3) Advanced First Aid Qualification, Japan RIVERSUP Association Skill Stage Basic 1, Basic 2, SUPA Certified Instructor SUP Instructor Japan Instructor Level 1
Number of staff	9 people
Number of instructors	8 people