White Water Rafting Tour on the Fujikawa River in Shibakawa

What to expect

Enjoy the thrill of the rapids on one of the three great fast‐flowing rivers in Japan. Play in the river and enjoy a fun day out in nature in Shizuoka!

What's included

  • Equipment (life jacket, helmet, wet suit)
  • Rental
  • Guiding fee
  • Insurance fee

About this experience

Starting at
08:50, 10:00, 13:20

Schedule

  1. Pick Up at Shibakawa Station or Meet at NATURAL ACTION
  2. Check in
    Explanation of precautions and sign waiver.
  3. Change clothes
    There is a dressing room available on site.
  4. Head to the Start Point
  5. Safety Check
    Our guides will explain how to row the raft and all the safety tips you will need to know.
  6. Rafting Time!
    Head down the rapids of the Fujikawa River on a 6km course! You will also have a chance to swim and enjoy the river in other ways too.
  7. Goal!
    Return to base and change clothes. After the tour please enjoy chatting with guides, taking pictures, and having coffee or beer at the cafe'.
  8. Tour Ends/ Drop off at Shibakawa Station

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    River base of NATURAL ACTION

    2193-8, Utsubusa, Fujinomiya-shi, Shizuoka

    River base of NATURAL ACTION — 2193-8, Utsubusa, Fujinomiya-shi, Shizuoka
    [Using car navigation]
    Fujinomiya city and Shibakawa town merged in March, 2010, and the new address may not work on the navigation. Please input our previous address below in such case.
    Previous address: 2193-8 Utsubusa, Shibakawacho, Fujigun, Shizuokaken.
    [By car]
    ・13 min. from Shinshimizu I.C. of Shin Tomei Expressway.
    ・18 min. from Fujikawa S.A Smart I.C. of Tomei Expressway.
    ・25 min. from Fuji I.C. of Tomei Expressway.
    ・29 min. from Shimizu I.C. of Tomei Expressway.

    If your car is equipped with ETC, it is easy to come from Fujikawa S.A Smart I.C. as there is signboard of NATURAL ACTION from there.

    [About Parking lot]
    Parking lot is across from NATURAL ACTION OUTDOOR TOURS. Space for vehicle is limited, so please share your ride.

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Restrictions

  • Children in the 3rd grade and older who can sign their own waiver may participate
  • Guardians/parents must accompany guests younger than 18 years old.
  • Guests in bad physical condition, pregnant individuals and those under the influence of alcohol may not participate.
  • A pick up/drop off service is available from Shibakawa Station. PLease request this service when booking.
    (Please come with the trains arriving at 8:44 for inbound and arriving at 8:19 for outbound.)
  • For all the tours, our certified guides will do their utmost to ensure your safety. However, as this is an outdoor sport, there is always a small chance of accidents or injury.
  • Please take responsibility for your own actions and safety. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Consent of a guardian is required for guests under 20 years of age.
  • Please note that you can not participate if:
    ・You refuse to sign the waiver
    ・Are pregnant.
    ・Are drunk or poor physical condition
    ・Do not follow the staff's directions
    In the above cases, there will be no refund of the fee.
  • If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.

What to bring

  • Swimwear
    Clothes to change into
    Towel
    Shoes which are OK to get wet, or sandals with a heel strap (no high heels)
    Plastic bag (to hold wet swimwear or wet shoes)
    Band for eyeglasses or goggles if you wear contact lens.
  • Rental shoes are available (for 300 JPY), but please note that there is a limited number available.

Additional notes

  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starting time. Being late without notification and being more than 20 minutes late will be considered a cancellation.
  • Traffic jams are expected on weekends during the summer, so please keep this in mind.
  • Course may be changed to the Shiba River depending on river condition.
  • The tour will proceed in light rain, but may be cancelled due to high water, storms, high winds or other dangerous conditions.
  • We judge whether to cancel or not around 19:00 on the day before the tour date, and will contact you.
  • This tour will be held only in Japanese.

Operated by

NATURAL ACTION (Code:120249)

Cancellation policy

  • 3-8 business days before (by 6:00 PM local time): 20%
  • 1-3 business days before (by 6:00 PM local time): 50%
  • After 6:00 PM the day before / No-show: 100%

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