Things to do in Eastern Hokkaido

• Age 7～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

This is a challenging course where you paddle down against large rocks and powerful waves. If you want to try thrilling rafting, this is the course for you. * [Spring Special Plan Benefits] (Period: April 21st to May 31st) 10% off the experience fee & a DVD with all the pictures from the tour will be given to each participating group!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

It's a moored flight that rises to about 30m, so anyone can easily experience it! On a clear day, you can see a panoramic view of the Tokachi Plain, the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range, and the Hidaka Mountain Range. During the season of fresh greenery, there is also a patchwork pattern on the fields! This is a special experience that can only be experienced early in the morning when the wind is relatively stable. Held every morning from April to September!

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

It is a challenge course where you row down towards big rocks and powerful waves. If you want thrilling rafting, this is recommended

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• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Recommended menu for those who do not have enough time or who want to experience only Rafting. The usual Rafting half-day course will challenge the Tokachigawa Rafting course (about 2.5㎞) twice, This plan is an experience menu that goes down the Rafting course only once. half-day If you want to play with it, we recommend the regular "Tokachigawa Rafting" or "Family Rafting".

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

After receiving a lecture on basic rowing and safety of Canadian canoeing, we will row to the lake.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Enjoy Hokkaido's great outdoors with a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) tour! Experience a special time paddling leisurely along the vast Tokachi River! ● Cruise the slowly flowing Tokachi River! Enjoy a leisurely SUP on the wide and calm Tokachi River. Stand on the water and enjoy the luxurious time moving forward while looking at the vast scenery unique to Hokkaido! ● Pick-up and drop-off available & empty-handed! AZriver is fully equipped with equipment such as SUP boards, paddles, and life jackets! Pick-up and drop-off from JR Obihiro Station (reservation required) is also available! ● "A new type of river adventure where you can move freely on the water!" Why not experience the slow and comfortable water walk unique to SUP? At AZriver, we provide all the equipment (dry suits, life jackets, helmets, river shoes, etc.). In addition, international guides who have gained training and experience both in Japan and abroad will guide you. We can also speak not only Japanese but also English. We are ready to ensure that our customers can enjoy a special Tokachi River experience with peace of mind. ■Experience fee Adults ¥7,700 per person Children (ages 3 to elementary school age) ¥5,500 per person ●Children from age 3 can participate. *Please contact us for details as the size of rental equipment may vary. *Minors cannot participate alone. Please make sure to participate with an adult. ■Experience location Tokachi River ■Meeting place JR Obihiro Station

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

It is safe course down rowing to avoid the collision, such as to the high waves and rocks. If you are the first time I feel scared I wonder - and in rafting, here is recommended for families with children.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30

★★Children from 2 years old can participate! Safe and fun with a guide! Rekibune River Family Rafting! ★★A clear stream with excellent transparency, chosen as the best in Japan! Enjoy playing in the river at Rekibune River, where Hokkaido's beautiful nature and charm are all gathered together! A safe plan with a guide who has overseas experience◎A very satisfying tour where you can enjoy rafting and playing in the river with your family, with the majestic Hidaka Mountains as a backdrop★Not only rafting, but also floating down the river and jumping in with force! Use a boat to experience the clear water slide! Enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido with your whole body◎AZriver provides all the equipment (dry suits, life jackets, helmets, river shoes, etc.). In addition, guides who have been trained and experienced both in Japan and overseas will guide you. We can also speak not only Japanese but also English. We are ready so that our customers can enjoy the special experience of Rekibune River with peace of mind. ■Experience fee (for 2 or more people) Adults ¥6,600 per person Children ¥4,400 per person (ages 3-9) ●Children from 2 years old can participate. *Please contact us as this is due to the size of rental equipment. *Minors cannot participate alone. Please be sure to participate with an adult. ■Experience location: Rekifune River tributary, Taiki Town ■Meeting place: Oda Children's Center, 458 Oda, Taiki Town, Hiroo District, Hokkaido 089-2261 ◇Access: Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tokachi Obihiro Airport Approximately 60 minutes by car from around Obihiro Station Pick-up and drop-off is also available from JR Obihiro Station! (Reservation required)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 13:30

Valley x Packraft! Solo adventure through the Rekibune River! A special river trip where you can freely move through the quiet and clear Rekibune River in a single-seater packraft! Enjoy the feeling of being one with nature as you pass through the majestic valley! ● Dynamic valley route! Rekibune River is known as one of Japan's clearest rivers, and is an area with beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. ● A free adventure that can only be enjoyed with a packraft! Unlike rafting, it is a solo boat that you operate with your own strength, so you can move forward while feeling the changes in the river directly from a perspective close to the water surface! ● Guide support and full equipment! At AZriver, all equipment (dry suits, life jackets, helmets, river shoes, etc.) is fully provided. Guides with experience both in Japan and abroad will safely support you. ● "Adventure on your own" Experience the thrill of a solo adventure on the clear Rekibune River! ■ Experience fee ¥8,800 per person *Minors cannot participate. ■Location: Taiki Town, Rekifune River upstream■Meeting place: Oda Children's Center, 458 Oda, Taiki Town, Hiroo District, Hokkaido 089-2261◇Access: Pick-up available from JR Obihiro Station (reservation required) Approx. 30 minutes by car from Tokachi Obihiro Airport Approx. 1 hour by car from around Obihiro Station

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A course that flows through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Lake Toro on a wide and calm river, you can enjoy a leisurely canoe ride down to Hosooka Station while feeling the breeze blowing through the wetlands. 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. For those who are short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwahogi Water Gate. *This is a standard course.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 17:00 / 20:30 / 22:00

In addition to observing the starry sky with the naked eye, astronomical observations using a Newton-type reflective telescope with a focal length of 800 mm and a diameter of 200 mm are also performed. What you see, such as stars, moons, and comets will change depending on the conditions of the day. If the weather is good, shooting stars can be seen frequently. Even if you are empty-handed, you can participate with your camera and your own telescope!

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• 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 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Mysterious Lake MashuThis is a course where you can see Lake Mashu, Mt. Iou, and Lake Kussharo. Mysterious Lake Mashu is worth a visit. Misty Lake Mashu is also famous (as a song says), but on a clear day the blue of the sky is reflected on the lake's surface, creating a spectacular view. Only Mashu No. 1 Observation Deck is available during the winter. On the way to Lake Mashu, you can also get a feel for the vastness of Hokkaido at Tawadaira, where you can see the horizon in a large panorama. You can eat Genghis Khan at Tawadaira. Kushiro City - Hosooka Observation Deck - Tawadaira - Lake Mashu - Mt. Iou - Sunayu, Kotan Onsen (Lake Kussharo) - Kushiro CityThere is also a route where you can see Kaminokoike Pond, which has recently been included in Akan Mashu National Park.

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• For Rainy Days
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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

The Shiretoko Five Lakes are a representative tourist spot in Shiretoko and are a must-see. A certified guide will slowly guide you along a course of about 3 km with little elevation change. You can see the traces of animals and enjoy the rich nature of Shiretoko while walking. The lake surrounded by virgin forest is a very quiet and attractive field. ***Guided tour flow***◆For those who wish to take the tour from May 10th to July 31st, please choose from the following start times: ①Around 8:30-9:30 ②Around 10:00-10:30 ③Around 13:00-14:30 ④Around 15:00-15:30. Please feel free to consult us about the departure and arrival times of planes and cruisers. Please fill out the reservation application form (free entry field) in detail with your preference. ◆April 27th to May 9th, August 1st to November 4th (excluding August 11th-17th) Please choose from the following start times: ①Around 9:00 ②Around 10:00-10:30 ③Around 13:00-14:00 During Golden Week and Obon holidays, the tour will start only at 8:40 to avoid traffic jams. Meet your guide at the Shiretoko Goko Field House. [15 minutes before the start] *Depending on the guide schedule, we can also pick you up from the Utoro area [40 minutes before the start] ↓●Please wait in the field house after preparing for the toilet, etc. After receiving a lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Field House, we will depart. [Tour starts] ↓●Walk around the Shiretoko Five Lakes [Approx. 3 km, 3 hours] ↓●Walk ends and disbands [Tour ends] *Depending on the guide schedule, we can also pick you up from the Utoro area *If a brown bear is spotted, the walking trail may be closed. (It may be closed before the meeting or during the lecture.) In that case, we will cancel the tour or suggest an alternative plan depending on the guide schedule.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Recommended for those who are confident in their physical strength, this course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Lake Toro and leisurely descending down the wide, calm river to Iwahoki Sluice while feeling the breeze blowing through the wetlands. 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. For those who are short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwahogi Water Gate. *This is a long course.

• For Groups

• 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 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

Summer in Hokkaido is something that everyone wants to visit at least once. We will guide you through "Okhotsk", which is rich in nature even in Hokkaido, for a leisurely day. The theme of the Shiretoko area is "to fully enjoy nature". In the morning, a guided walk around the Shiretoko Goko Lakes takes you through the representative fields of Shiretoko. We will pick you up at a restaurant in Utoro for lunch. The remaining half day is trekking in the primeval forest. We will take you to a place with a superb view of cliffs and waterfalls by walking along the animal trail. You can immerse yourself in the charm of the world natural heritage Shiretoko through encounters with wild animals and dynamic scenery. *If the Shiretoko Five Lakes are closed due to brown bear appearances, snowfall, etc., there may be cases where the morning and afternoon tours are replaced, another course is offered, and the tour ends in half a day (in that case, a refund will be given). Please forgive me in advance. ◆This facility is registered as a nationwide travel support store that handles regional coupons. "Regional Coupons" can only be used for local payments.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

It is the river that flows through the monotony of village Akan-cho. Down the river stronger flow not Kudare a canoe in the rafting boat. Around or came cattle from time to time the river because the ranch is large, morning and evening will or not flying cranes. Please enjoy all means rafting on a hot summer day. ※ This is the standard course.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

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 long course.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 10:00

A nature guide will guide you deep into the pristine nature of Shiretoko. By walking with a nature guide, you can see the mechanisms of nature that you have never noticed before and get closer to the heart of the World Heritage Site of Shiretoko. Why not spend a luxurious time in the great outdoors on a Shiretoko guided tour? We offer free binoculars rentals for everyone on our guided tours. This is a nature experience guided tour where you can use binoculars to carefully observe the wild animals, wild birds, plants and flowers that live in Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek at the lives of wild animals that you normally cannot see, such as Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, Ezo squirrels and wild birds? Enjoy Shiretoko with a guided tour that can be enjoyed by families, couples, and any group. [Guidance time] The tour ends 3 hours after the guided tour starts. (The tour time is 3 hours.) *Due to the limited time slots and number of guides for the Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Lecture, if we cannot accommodate your request, we will guide you to a nearby time. We will inform you of the details in our reply, so be sure to check the details in your email. *Please note that the number of participants is limited, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application due to full capacity. [Walk flow: If the tour starts at 9:00] 8:45 Please gather at the Shiretoko Goko Field House. ↓ 9:00 Take a lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Field House and start the guided tour. ↓ Walk around the Shiretoko Goko Lakes (about 3 km) ↓ 12:00 Return to the Shiretoko Goko Lakes parking lot The guided tour ends and the tour ends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*If the total number of participants in the activity experience at the time of application for a tour other than the brown bear activity season (May 10th to July 31st) is 1 person, an additional 2,300 yen will be charged. In that case, if the total number of customers participating in the activity experience on the day of the activity experience reaches 2 or more people, we will refund 2,300 yen.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 13～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

This is a approximately 10km tour that runs from the forest road around Tokachigaoka through the hot spring town. You can enjoy the variety of Tokachi, from forest roads to roads that run alongside fields, to roads along rivers. Take photos and have tea time while your guide guides you around. Best of all, it's a bicycle tour that you're used to riding on a regular basis, so it's also recommended for those who don't like exercise or those who have been working at a desk lately and want to get some exercise. Of course, those who want to cycle through Tokachi are also welcome! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Why not spend a luxurious time in the great outdoors on a guided tour of Shiretoko? We offer free binoculars rentals for all of our guided tours. This is a guided tour where you can use binoculars to carefully observe the wild animals, wild birds, plants and flowers that inhabit Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek at the lives of wild animals that you normally can't see, such as Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, Ezo squirrels and wild birds? Enjoy Shiretoko with a guided tour that can be enjoyed by families, couples, and any group. [Guidance time] The tour ends 3 hours after the start time. Note: If the tour starts at 14:00, it will end at 17:00. *There are limited time slots for the Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Lecture, so if we cannot accommodate your request, we will guide you to the closest tour start time. For details, we will inform you by replying to your email, so please be sure to check your email. *Please note that there is a limit to the number of participants, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application due to full capacity. [Walk flow] *For a guided tour starting at 14:00, please gather at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House at 13:45. ↓14:00 Start the tour with a lecture at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House. ↓ Stroll around the Shiretoko Five Lakes (approximately 3 km) ↓17:00 Return to the Shiretoko Five Lakes parking lot The tour ends and the tour is dismissed. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊※If a brown bear is spotted, the trail may be closed. If the trail is closed before the walk, the tour may be canceled or the walking location may be changed. If the trail is closed during the walk, the tour may turn back halfway. After that, we will consult with you about the cancellation or change. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------※If the total number of participants in the activity experience at the time of application for a tour other than the brown bear activity season (May 10th to July 31st) is 1 person, an additional 3,300 yen will be charged. In that case, if the total number of customers participating in the activity experience on the day of the activity experience reaches 2 or more people, the 3,300 yen will be refunded.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:00

The Shiretoko Five Lakes are a scenic spot that represents Shiretoko. Surrounded by virgin forest, you can walk around all five of the mystical lakes on the ground walkway and the elevated boardwalk. Walk through the forest where many wild animals and plants live and experience the majestic nature of Shiretoko up close.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:00

This is a popular tour with a high chance of encountering wild animals. You can walk through the animal trails of a special virgin forest area that you cannot walk on without a guide, and enjoy the majestic scenery of cliffs with a drop of over 100m and the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. This is a recommended tour where you can experience the overwhelming natural beauty that is unique to Shiretoko.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

This course takes you all around the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park established and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with the largest horizontal extent. View the Kushiro Marsh from the eastern (western) observation deck, then walk along an unpaved road to the western (eastern) observation deck. If you are confident in your time and stamina, there are also some places you can walk (or climb?) to see, such as the Kottaro Marsh Observation Deck, Sarubo Observation Deck, and Yumegaoka Observation Deck. Along the way, you might encounter red-crowned cranes, Ezo deer, or Ezo red foxes (which appear irregularly).

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

From Hosooka Observatory (east side), you can see the Kushiro Marsh and the meandering Kushiro River in the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with a horizontal spread. The view from Hosooka Observatory, also known as the "Great View," is spectacular, and on a clear day you can see the Akan Mountains. Watching the sunset from Hosooka Observatory has also become popular recently. The untouched Hosooka Observatory is an observation deck that cannot be reached by large tourist buses. There is also a course that combines the Norokko train ride, where you can ride one way through the marsh from Kushiro city to Hosooka Observatory to Kushiro city, and then take a taxi back to see the Kushiro Marsh from a different angle.

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

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

A nature guide will take you deep into the pristine nature of Shiretoko. By walking with a nature guide, you can see the mechanisms of nature that you have never noticed before and get closer to the heart of the World Heritage Site of Shiretoko. Why not spend a luxurious time in the great outdoors on a Shiretoko guided tour? We offer free binoculars rentals for everyone on our guided tours. This is a nature experience guided tour where you can use binoculars to carefully observe the wild animals, wild birds, plants and flowers that live in Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek at the lives of wild animals that you normally cannot see, such as Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, Ezo squirrels and wild birds? Enjoy Shiretoko with a guided tour that can be enjoyed by families, couples, and any group. [Guided time] The guided tour starts at around 9:00. The tour ends at around 12:00. (The tour lasts 3 hours.) *Due to the limited time slots and number of guides for the Shiretoko Five Lakes walking lecture, if we cannot meet your request, we will guide you to a nearby time. We will inform you of the details in our reply, so be sure to check the details in your email. *Please note that the number of participants is limited, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application due to full capacity. [Walk flow 9:00 start] 8:45 Please gather at the Shiretoko Goko Field House. ↓ 9:00 Attend a lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Field House and start the guided tour. ↓ Walk around the Shiretoko Goko Lakes (about 3 km) ↓ 12:00 Return to the Shiretoko Goko Lakes parking lot The guided tour ends and the tour ends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*If the total number of participants in the activity experience at the time of application for a tour other than the brown bear activity season (May 10th to July 31st) is 1 person, an additional 2,300 yen will be charged. In that case, if the total number of customers participating in the activity experience on the day of the activity experience reaches 2 or more people, we will refund 2,300 yen.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

It is the river that flows through the monotony of village Akan-cho. Down the river stronger flow not Kudare a canoe in the rafting boat. Around or came cattle from time to time the river because the ranch is large, morning and evening will or not flying cranes. Please enjoy all means rafting on a hot summer day. ※ This is a long course.

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 96
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

A new private canoe tour course from 2010, where you can enjoy the powerful wetland nature and meanders. Kayanuma - Sugawara Entry from the Kushiro River meander restoration area. Down the meandering Kushiro River to Sugawara. This is a course where you can feel the beginning of the marsh (uppermost part). Yezo deer, kingfishers, and red-crowned cranes may come to greet you.

• For Groups

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

It's a gentle flow, so it's suitable for ages 3 and up! ! Let's leisurely float down the Tokachi River and enjoy nature. If you're lucky, you might even spot the natural monuments such as red-crowned cranes and white-tailed eagles. *Since this is an experience in nature, we cannot guarantee 100%. There are also plenty of other attractions to see, such as the fossil layers that spread through the geological formations, a colony of shore swallows, and the lignite layer that is the source of the Moor hot springs! ! Let's look for obsidian called Tokachi stone on the riverbank along the way! Can you find it while walking along the riverbank using the guide's hints? ? Enjoy it as if you were on a treasure hunt. Please join us with your family, friends, company trip, etc. to create memories of Tokachi, Hokkaido! ! It's on until October! *During busy periods such as July and August, the tour may start at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. In that case, we will contact you by email or phone the day before. Our guides hold various qualifications.・Hokkaido Outdoor Guide (Rafting Master Guide) ・Japan Rafting Association Senior Guide ・WAFA

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups