Hokkaido in Canoe

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 05:00 / 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a canoeing experience on the Arekinai River, a tributary that flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, in front of Toro Station. The course starts from a lake called Lake Toro, goes to the Arekinai River, goes to the main stream of the Kushiro River, goes up the Arekinai River by canoe, and returns to Lake Toro. Because it is a calm river, you can go up the river, and even those who are new to canoeing can experience it with peace of mind. The river does not freeze even in winter, so you can experience canoeing throughout the year. The scenery that changes according to the season, and the Yezo deer, white-tailed eagles, and red-crowned cranes that you can meet if your timing and luck are good are also highlights. Of course, the guide will ride with you, so please leave the operation of the canoe to us. You can also do a half-day course combined with an observation deck tour! 〜Flow of the experience〜 (For the 7:00 course) 7:00 Meet in front of JR Senmo Line Toro Station Please be at Toro Station at the start time of the tour. (If you are late, please contact us.) After meeting, go to the toilet at Toro Station and move to the starting point, Lake Toro. 7:10 Reception at Lake Toro, luggage guidance, safety talk reception, luggage guidance, safety explanation for canoeing. 7:30 Departure! When you're ready, let's go! If you wish, we will also take a commemorative photo here during the experience. 8:30 Goal! Since it is a round trip, the goal is Lake Toro, which is the same as the starting point. Once you get off the canoe, you will be disbanded after taking pictures.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:30 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

Even if you are a first-time canoeist, you can go canoeing down the Mimi River. It is a wonderful field that is hard to find even in Japan. The guide will ride in a separate canoe from the customer, and you will be the only one to steer the canoe and leisurely go down through the wetlands where there are many waterfowl. During the tour, you can learn about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, and other stories unique to this area, while canoeing and learning from the guide. The field is near New Chitose Airport, and the Mimi River can be seen from the sky when planes take off and land. This is a recommended tour that is perfect for a honeymoon or family trip that you can remember every time you visit Hokkaido in the future. "The tour was fun, but we don't have any photos!!" "We came together, but we don't have any photos of the two of us!!" During the tour, we will give away photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to anyone who wants them. [Tour Recommendations 1.2.3] ① The river flows slowly, and even at its deepest, it is only about waist-deep for adults, so it is a very shallow river, so you can rest assured. You will not be sharing the canoe. ② There are surprisingly few travel photos! ! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of your tour! You cannot take photos of yourself in a canoe from inside the canoe. Photos taken in a canoe are memories that will last a lifetime. This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It's worth participating just for the photos. ③You can rest assured that your guide is an outdoor master guide certified by the Hokkaido Prefectural Governor, and also has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications. *If you are participating with your family or alone, please apply from another plan. https://activityjapan.com/search/?addressAndKeyword=Gateway+Tours

• Date Spot
• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is a plan limited to Douminwari (Hokkaido residents discount). In this day and age, everything is increasing in price. Hotel rates and activity tours are also increasing in price. It has become difficult for Hokkaido residents to travel to Hokkaido. We hope that customers in Hokkaido will learn about the good things about Hokkaido, so we will offer a price that is easy to participate in (up to 33% discount). (Example) For two adults, the usual price of 15,000 yen is 11,000 yen, a 4,000 yen discount. For two adults and two elementary school students, the usual price of 22,000 yen is 17,000 yen, a 5,000 yen discount. *Please show your identification on the day of the event, or live in Hokkaido. If you live outside of Hokkaido but attend a school or company in Hokkaido, we will apply if you have proof of identity. Even if you are a customer who is canoeing for the first time, you can go down the river right away on the Mimi River. It is a wonderful field that is hard to find even in Japan. The guide will ride in a separate canoe from the guests, and the guests will be the only ones who will be steering the canoe, leisurely descending through the wetlands where there are many waterfowl. During the tour, the guide will tell you about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, as well as stories unique to this area, and you will be able to experience canoeing while learning as well as canoeing. "The tour was fun, but I don't have any photos!!" "I came all the way here, but I don't have any photos!!" During the tour, we will give away photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to those who request them for free. [Recommended] ① The river flows slowly, and even at its deepest, it is only about waist-deep for adults, so it is a very shallow river, so it is safe for children. ② There are surprisingly few travel photos!! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of the tour taken with a single-lens reflex camera!! You cannot take photos of yourself in a canoe from inside the canoe. Tour photos of you on a canoe will be a lifelong memory! This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It is worth participating just for the photos. ③ The guide is a Hokkaido Governor-certified outdoor master guide, and has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications, so you can rest assured. We also have staff who hold childcare qualifications. *You can rent one or two canoes and everyone can ride together without worrying about other customers. *Families with large numbers of people or especially large parents or children may be asked to board two boats.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 15:00

This course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, and starts from Hosooka Station on a wide, calm river, all the way to Iwahoki Sluice Gate, where you can feel the wind blowing through the wetlands as you leisurely descend. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. *This is a short course.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

To be honest, it is difficult to find a place to take an activity tour by yourself. Gateway Tours can only accept one person per tour. (This is not a private tour as it is held at the same time as other tours.) It is many times more difficult to operate a Canadian canoe by yourself than it is to operate it with two people. For this reason, you will basically ride in the guide's canoe. The benefits are that you can leisurely go down the river, take photos and videos with your own camera, ask the guide various questions, and listen carefully to the stories of the field. Also, depending on the conditions on the day (mainly the wind direction), you can try a single-seater canoe in a separate boat from the guide. During the tour, you can learn about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, and stories unique to this area from the guide, and of course you can canoe while learning. The field is near New Chitose Airport and there is a free shuttle, so many people use it at the beginning or end of their trip, or during their free time on a business trip to Hokkaido. During the tour, we will give you free photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to those who wish. [Recommended] ① You can participate by one person! ! ②Surprisingly few travel photos!! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of your tour taken with a single-lens reflex camera!! Canoeing photos are lifelong memories. This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It's worth participating just for the photos. ③You can rest assured that your guide is a Hokkaido Governor-certified outdoor master guide, and also has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30

The cleanest part of the river, 113 km in length, is the headwater course that descends from Lake Kussharo. If you take a break between the flowing mirrors of the spring or go through the trees, you will be considerably healed. ※ This is a standard course.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

[Plan name] ・Relaxing canoe tour (canoe) [Period] ・Late April to late November [Start time] ① 9:30 ~ (Meeting time until 9:15) ② 13:00 ~ (Meeting time until 12:45) ③ 15:30 ~ (Meeting time until 15:15) *If you are late for the meeting time, we may refuse your participation in the tour. [Duration] ・About 90 to 120 minutes *Varies depending on the number of people and the river conditions [Participants] ・3 years old and over ・Participation with pets is also possible (please consult at the time of reservation *1500 yen fee, please prepare a life jacket for dogs) [Meeting place] ・Nono Terrace 4-371 Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, 061-2303 (Nono Terrace Noasobi Base Frill Fusurif) *Please use Google Maps to search for the location. [Price (per person)] ・Adults (junior high school students and above) 6,000 yen ・Children 5,000 yen *From July 1st to August 31st, the price is 7,000 yen for adults and 6,000 yen for children. [What to bring] ・Change of clothes including underwear ・Clothes that you don't mind getting wet depending on the season ・Shoes that you don't mind getting wet or sandals with heels (Crocs are not allowed as they fall off easily) ・Towel ・Drinks (if necessary) *Please come dressed so that you can go to the river as soon as possible, as the changing area is small. *Rental shoes are available (300 yen) [Clothing] ・April to May: It is recommended to wear long-sleeved, long-pants jerseys and fleece and other cold weather clothing ・June to September: Rash guards and synthetic clothing that dries easily over swimsuits, and fleece and other cold weather clothing depending on the temperature are recommended ・October to November: It is recommended to wear long-sleeved, long-pants jerseys and fleece and other cold weather clothing *Swimsuits that expose a lot of skin are at risk of injury and insect bites, so please use them as innerwear *Please check the temperature on the day We will lend you wetsuits and dry suits (free of charge). [Notes] ・There are no toilets on the riverbank, so please be sure to use them before the tour. ・The changing area is small, so please come dressed in clothes that will allow you to go to the river as soon as possible. ・The water temperature is generally low except on warm days from April to May and September to November, so you may not be able to jump into the river. ・The tour will generally be held rain or shine, but may be canceled depending on the weather and river conditions the day before. [Payment method] ・Cash *Credit card payments are not accepted. [Cancellation policy] ・From 2 days before the experience date to 6:00 p.m. the day before the experience date: 50% of the experience fee ・After 6:00 p.m. the day before the experience date, on the day of the experience date: 100% of the experience fee [Optional fees (reservations required in advance)] ・Drone photography (aerial photography) 10,000 yen ・GoPro photography (waterproof handheld camera rental) 3,000 yen

• With Pets
• For Groups