All Reviews for River and Lake Activities

The scenery is amazing! The clear blue of Lake Shikotsu is truly beautiful. The bottom of the kayak is transparent, so I wanted to take my time looking at the lake bed, but there was so much moving around in the kayak that I didn't have much time to relax and enjoy it, which was a bit disappointing.

景色は最高！支笏湖のクリアブルーが本当に美しいです。カヤックの底が透明なので、もっとゆっくり湖の底を見たかったのですが、カヤックでの移動が多くてあまりのんびり見ている時間が無く、慌ただしいのが残念でした。

I visited Hokkaido with the intention of experiencing something beyond just sightseeing, so I participated alone. The instructor was very engaging and made the experience enjoyable, allowing me to bond with the other participants. I thoroughly enjoyed the crystal-clear waters and the magnificent nature, creating unforgettable memories.

せっかくの北海道。観光だけでなく、何か体験したいと思い立ち、1人で参加しました。インストラクターの先生がとても楽しく盛り上げてくださって、一緒に参加した方々とも仲良く体験できました。どこまでも透明な水と雄大な自然を満喫し、忘れられない思い出になりました。

It was better than I expected. Although we were delayed due to traffic on unfamiliar roads, thanks to various considerations, my whole family was able to enjoy it very much.

Thank you.

予想以上に良かったです。
慣れない道での渋滞により開始時刻が予定より遅れてしまいましたが様々な配慮のお陰で、家族全員とても楽しむことができました。

ありがとうございました。

I made a reservation to enjoy the cherry blossoms while avoiding the crowds. It was a wonderful cherry blossom viewing experience, allowing me and my two companions to savor it at our leisure.

人混みを避けて桜を楽しみたくて予約させて頂きました。仲間と三人だけでゆっくりと堪能させて頂き最高なお花見が出来ました。

I strained my ligament first thing in the morning and could barely walk, but I'm really glad I participated. Thank you very much for all your help. I would like to join again in a different season. Thank you!

朝イチで靭帯を伸ばしてしまい歩くのもやっとでしたが参加してほんとに良かったです。
大変お世話になりました。
まだ違う季節にも参加したいです。
有難うございました。

The weather was nice, with Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms downstream and mountain cherry blossoms upstream. At the waterside, the ducks gathered around for food, looking adorable. It was an extraordinary experience, and I felt a deep sense of happiness living in Japan.

Thanks to the boatman’s stories, I was able to learn about a new side of Kyoto, and I appreciate the meaningful time I had.

お天気良くて、下流にはソメイヨシノ、上流には山桜🌸水辺には鴨🦆達が餌に群がり可愛い🩷姿。
非日常で、日本に住んでいる事の幸せをたっぷりと感じる事が出来ました。

船頭さんの話で、新たな京都を知る事が出来、有意義な時間を頂き有難うございました。

It was my first experience on a yakatabune (houseboat).

Although it had been raining right up until the day, it cleared up, and there were moments when the sun shone through. While listening to the captain's detailed explanations, I was able to see the natural beauty of the mountains and observe creatures like ducks and cormorants up close.

I enjoyed the scenery with cherry blossoms in bloom, took in the view of Togetsukyo Bridge, and watched as ducks gathered all at once. During the hour, I savored warm oden, grilled squid, and dumplings purchased from a boat that came right up to ours. It became a truly precious and unforgettable memory.

初めての屋形船体験でした。

当日雨が直前まで降っていましたがあがり、陽が差すタイミングも。
船頭さんが丁寧に説明してくださっている説明を聴きながら、山々の自然やカモや鵜などの生き物たちも間近で見ることができました。

桜がら咲いている景色も楽しみつつ、渡月橋も一望しながらカモが一斉に集まる様子を見たり、船の方まで来てくれるおでんや団子など販売している船で購入した暖かいおでんやイカ焼き、団子などを頬張りつつ過ごした1時間は、とても貴重な最高の思い出になりました。

I made a reservation to catch the cherry blossom season. The cherry blossoms along the river were just a step away, but I enjoyed it. It seemed a bit long for the kids 😅. The boatman's stories and skills were perfect👌.

桜の季節を狙って予約しました。川沿いの桜はあと一歩でしたが、楽しめました。子供達には少し長かった😅ようですが。
船頭さんのお話も技術もバッチリ👌でした。

On November 25th, I visited during the peak of the autumn leaves. The boatman's storytelling was so entertaining that it created a fun atmosphere filled with laughter throughout the trip. Since it was late November, by the time we arrived in Arashiyama, I was completely chilled, but I was able to warm up both my heart and body with some hot sake from the onboard shop. I highly recommend visiting during the autumn foliage season.

１１月２５日、紅葉真っただ中に行きました。とにかく、船頭さんの語り口調がおもしろく、終始笑いが途切れない楽しい空間を作ってくださっていました。
１１月後半ということもあり、嵐山につく頃には体も冷え切っていたのですが、船上の売店で熱燗をいただき、心も体もあたたまることができました。紅葉シーズンがおすすめです。

It was a lot of fun to be able to look at the city from the river, which is not something you can do often. The illuminations were beautiful since we went in the evening.

川から街をながめることはなかなか出来ないことなので、楽しかったです。
夕方乗ったのでイルミネーションも綺麗でした。

Thank you for the wonderful experience. The gentle sway of the kayak was impressive. I thoroughly enjoyed the flora and fauna of Okinawa, including the mangroves. Since I borrowed waterproof pants, I hardly got wet. My dog, who loves playing in the water, also had a great time. There was a little incident where my dog jumped into the river, but it was so much fun. I will definitely participate again.

素敵な体験ありがとうございました。カヤックの心地よい揺れが印象的でした。マングローブなど沖縄の動植物を堪能させていただきました。防水ズボンを借りていたので、ほとんど濡れませんでした。水遊びが好きな愛犬も楽しんでいました。愛犬が川に飛び込むハプニングがありましたが、凄く楽しかったです。また、参加させていただきます。

Since it was only 30 minutes, it ended so quickly that I thought it might have been nice to have a longer cruise. Also, I felt a bit scared when we went out to sea because we weren't wearing life jackets.

30分ということであっという間に終わってしまったので，もう少し長いクルーズにしてもよかったかなと思いました。また，ライフジャケットなどの装着がないので，海のほうに出たときは少し怖かったです。

The Christmas market was held, and it was a wonderful cruise while enjoying the illuminations! It was fun to see people along the way waving at us. We headed further out to sea... I was so happy to see Fukuoka Tower!

クリスマスマーケットが開催されていて、イルミネーションを眺めながらの素敵なクルージングでした！
道沿いの方々が手を振ってくださり楽しかったです♪
どんどん海の方へ向かい‥まさか福岡タワーまで見られるとは！嬉しかったです！

It was my second time on the Hozu River boat ride, and the boatman's explanations were entertaining. I was able to experience the occasional rapids with excitement. My visit was for the purpose of enjoying the autumn leaves during the high season, and by making a reservation in advance, I was able to board without waiting.

２回目の保津川下りでしたが、船頭さんの説明が面白く、たまにある急流をドキドキしながら体験する事ができました。
紅葉狩り目的でハイシーズンにトロッコ列車を含めた観光でしたが、事前に予約することで待つことなく乗船できました。

The three boatmen were fun!
The scenery was also amazing with the autumn leaves in various places.
I was happy to recommend it to my friends, and they enjoyed it!

3人の船頭さんが楽しかった〜
所々、紅葉していて景色も最高。
友達に勧めて、喜んで貰えて嬉しかった！！

It seems that the amount of water was low, so the intensity was moderate. However, we were able to stay on the boat longer, and thanks to the boatman's skillful storytelling, we had a very enjoyable time. The autumn leaves were beautiful enough, although it seems that they need the perfect combination of rain, heat, and coolness to achieve a perfect score.

水の量が少ないらしく、激しさはほどほどでした。その分長く乗っていられ、船頭さんの巧みな話術で、とても楽しい時間を過ごせたので良かったです。紅葉は、雨、暑さ、冷えの三拍子が、完璧でないと、100点にならないようですが、十分綺麗でした。

My 89-year-old father and 84-year-old mother were also able to enjoy it without any difficulty, making it a great way to show my appreciation for them. Thank you to the boatman for the safe navigation.

89歳の父と84歳の母も難なく、楽しむことができ、良い親孝行となりました。船頭さん、安全運航ありがとうございます。

It was 98% inbound tourists, which made me feel like I was on an overseas trip. The boatman's somewhat clumsy yet charming English explanations made me laugh. I recommend bringing a cap for sun protection. The weather was clear on the day, but the water level was low, which affected the intensity of the experience; however, this is a natural phenomenon, so it can't be helped.

98％インバウンドの方々でした　海外旅行に来た気分になりました～　船頭さんの下手ながら味のある英語解説が笑いました。日焼け防止のキャップなどは持参がお勧めです　当日は晴天続きで水量が不足していて迫力には欠けましたがこれは自然現象なので仕方がありません

It was more fun than I expected. I thought it was just a river cruise, but we were able to go out to the sea and see the sunset, which was enjoyable. Next time, it might be nice to try a night cruise for a different experience.

思っていた以上に楽しかった。
川だけのクルーズだと思っていたら、海の方まで行って貰えて、夕日も見れて楽しかったです。今度は夜乗ってみてもまた違う感じでいいかもしれません。

Since there was wind and waves at Lake Shikotsu, we wrapped up early and enjoyed kayaking on the Chitose River under the Yamasen Bridge. The autumn foliage in the mountains was beautiful during this season, and kayaking on the Chitose River was very relaxing. It ended in no time, so I wish we had about 30 more minutes.

支笏湖は風も有り波立っていたので早々に切り上げ、山線鉄橋の下をくぐり千歳川でカヤックを楽しみました。この時期、山の紅葉が綺麗で千歳川のカヤックは癒されました。あっという間に終了してしまったので、あとプラス30分くらいは欲しかったです。

More fun than Splash Mountain 🦆. The three boatmen joyfully and rhythmically paddled the boat while talking about the animals and scenery of the Hozu River, including turtles and ducks. It was the best. The three boatmen study various things and also train their bodies for our safe boat journey. I highly recommend it.

スプラッシュマウンテンより楽しい🦆。三人の船頭さんは、川岸の🐢、🦆、をはじめ、保津川の動物たちや景色等を楽しく、テンポよく、お船を漕ぎながら、話してしださいました。最高でした。三人の船頭さんは色々な事を勉強し、私達の安全な船旅のため、体も鍛えています。超お勧めします。

I went on a night cruise with three friends, and it was an amazing experience. The night view was very beautiful, and a young woman performed songs for us; she was very talented and soothing. We had a great time. I would love to go again if I have the chance.

友達３人女子旅で行ってナイトクルーズ感動しました。夜景がとても綺麗で女性の若い方が歌を披露してくれてとても上手で癒されてました。楽しい時間になりました。また機会があれば行きたいです

I boarded the ship for the first time in over 30 years since my high school field trip. It was a wonderful experience to go during the time when the autumn leaves start to change color as an adult. It was fun to see the boatman skillfully steer the boat close to the rocks while rowing.

高校生の修学旅行以来の30年以上ぶりに乗船。大人になって紅葉が色づき始めた時期に行くのはとても良い体験。船頭さんが手漕ぎで上手に舵を切って岩ギリギリを下るなど楽しかった。

We visited Kyoto for our honeymoon. I was impressed by the sight of people moving the boat with their own strength. Additionally, the river descent, which took over an hour, was thrilling due to the water level, providing us with an exciting experience.

新婚旅行として、京都にお邪魔しました。
人の力で船を動かす姿がすごいなと思いました。
また、1時間以上かけての川下りは水位もあり、スリリングな体験をさせていただきました。

For our first couple's trip, we chose Kyoto. We imagined it would be about food tours and shrines, but my husband suggested, "How about river rafting?" I thought, "River rafting, huh? I can't really imagine that," but I made a reservation thinking it would be a memorable experience. To sum it up, it was amazing! I want to do it again! That said, maybe we just had a great boat. We were in a group of three, and they rowed and steered the boat for us. Their skills were impressive, and for about two hours, they entertained us with wonderful stories and also shared the history of Kyoto. Next time we visit, I definitely want to ride again. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

初めての夫婦旅行で、京都を選択しました。
イメージとしては食べ歩き、神社、、、
とイメージだったのですが旦那がふと
川下りはどう？と提案してくれ、
川下りかぁ、、想像出来ないなぁと思いながら記念になるかーと予約。
結論から言って最高でした。。
もう一度乗りたいくらい！！！！
とはいっても私達の船が当たりだったのかもしれません。
３人1組で船を漕いで運転してくれます。
技術も素晴らしいですし、何より約この２時間。素晴らしいトークで笑かしてくれて、それに加え京都の歴史なども教えてくれます。
次も訪れた時には必ずまた搭乗したいと思います。
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました。

The weather was cloudy, so the lake's blue wasn't as vibrant as expected, but the water was still very clear, and with the autumn foliage, there were many picturesque spots.

天候が曇り、なので予想より湖の青は感じられなかったけど、それでもとても水が綺麗で紅葉時期と重なり、写真映えするところがたくさんありました。

It was more fun than I expected. The weather wasn't great on the day, but it didn't rain, and the guide even performed a song, which was friendly. I used it during the day, but I think the night view would be beautiful as well.

思っていた以上に楽しかったです
当日は天気がいまいちでしたが、雨は降らず、案内の方が歌も披露してくれて、フレンドリーでした。
利用したのは昼間でしたが、夜ならば夜景も綺麗かと思います。

In mid-October, we were blessed with perfect weather, making it an incredibly enjoyable experience. The two-hour course included everything from explanations and changing clothes (putting on raincoats, boots, and life jackets) to the kayaking experience and receiving photos, so the actual kayaking was probably about an hour. However, it was quite satisfying due to the physical activity involved.

We paddled through a very calm and sparkling lake with a transparent bottom, with only the wind and waves from distant sightseeing boats creating some ripples. It was impressive how quiet it was, allowing us to hear the guide's voice clearly amidst the magnificent scenery.

The soft serve ice cream we had afterward was delicious! It was such a wonderful experience that I would love to go again in a different season.

10月の半ばで、これ以上ないお天気に恵まれて、最高に楽しい体験でした。
説明、着替え（カッパと長靴、救命胴衣の装着）、カヤック体験、写真受け取りまで全部含めて2時間のコースなので、カヤック自体は1時間くらいだったのでしょうか。でも、運動量もあるのでかなり満足感があります。
風や遠くの遊覧船で起こる波があるくらいでとても穏やかでキラキラの湖面を、底が透明なカヤックで進みます。雄大な景色の中なのに、ガイドさんの声がよく聞こえるくらい静かなのが印象的でした。
終わってから食べたソフトクリームの美味しかったこと！
また違う季節にも行ってみたいと思うくらい素敵な体験でした。

I had the opportunity to experience the Hozu River boat ride again after a long time. This time, I participated with my wife and our two children. A week before our experience, due to the slow-moving typhoon, the dam released water, resulting in lower water levels and a gentler current than usual on the day of our ride. Despite that, the children were extremely excited. Since it was still quite hot with lingering summer heat, the sun was intense, and towards the end, our younger child got a bit tired from the heat. However, they expressed a desire to ride again, so I would like to experience it once more during the autumn foliage season.

久しぶりに保津川下りを体験させて頂きました。
今回は妻と子供２人との参加でした。
体験１週間前にノロノロ台風の影響でダムの水を放流してしまい、当日は水位がいつもより低く、水流もそんなに激しくもなく穏やかな乗船となりました。
子供たちはそれでも大興奮でした。
まだまだ残暑残る中での乗船だったので、日差しがきつく最後のほうは下の子供が少し暑さでバテテしまいましたが、また乗船したいと言っているので、今度は紅葉の時期に再度体験させて頂きたいと思います。

I was worried about the weather as a typhoon was approaching, but my beloved dog also put his back legs in the canoe for the first time. By the time we returned, he was enjoying the wind on the canoe. Thanks to the guide's easy-to-understand explanations, I learned a lot and was happy to create wonderful memories with my dog! (It was worth bringing him on the plane.)

台風が接近してきていたので天候が心配でしたが愛犬も初め後ろ足をカヌーに入れてましたが戻る頃にはカヌーの上で風を気持ち良さげにきり、ガイドさんの分かりやすい説明で物知りにもなれ、愛犬と共に素敵な想い出をつくれて嬉しかったです！(飛行機に乗せて連れて行った甲斐がありました)