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Canyoning in Kousegawa Valley
from $301 AUD
Canyoning in the deep mountains of Kousegawa Valley. Kousegawa is one of the most beautiful rivers in Japan for its outstanding crystal-clear water. In this tour, you will visit a hidden place "Kousegawa Valley", which is upstream of the famous Mitarai Valley. An experienced canyoning instructor from the local tour company will take you full-fledged canyoning, including sliding down, jumping off, and climbing a waterfall or a mountain. Refresh yourself to your heart's content in these hidden mountain streams.
Day 1
9:50-10:00 a.m: Make your own way to the meeting location at "Tenkawa Tenwa-no-sato" civic center.
After hearing instructions, you will change into a wetsuit and go to the starting point of canyoning by car. Please enjoy canyoning in Kousegawa Valley, a hidden place that is famous for outstanding clear crystal water.
Canyoning is for about 3 hours. Enjoy mountain streams with activities such as shower climbing, jumping off, and sliding down. Take a lunch break while looking beautiful small waterfalls. From the ending location of canyoning, you will go back to "Tenkawa Tenwa-no-sato" by car and change clothes there.
15:00 p.m: The tour ends at "Tenkawa Tenwa-no-sato". Make your own way to the next destination on your own.
- Canyoning guide
- Tour guide (from Kashihara Jingumae Station to Shimoichiguchi Station)
- Gears rental (wetsuit, helmet, shoes)
- Short pants rental (for protecting the wetsuit)
- Admission fee "Ten-no-kawa Hot Spring" (including a towel)
- Train ride (from Kashihara Jingumae Station to Shimoichiguchi Station)
- Taxi ride (from Shimoichiguchi Station to Tenkawa Tenwa-no-sato, from Ten-no-kawa Hot spring to Shimoichiguchi station)
- Summer Time (Jul-01 - Sep-30)
- Upon your request, you can skip activities such as sliding down, jumping off, and climbing. You can enjoy the tour even if you are not athletic or a good swimmer. Please feel free to consult with us upon booking.
- Due to unforeseen conditions such as weather on the day, the areas (streams) for canyoning are subject to change without notice. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
- Participants: 2 – 6 persons
- Age: 11 or above (Note that a minor under the age of 20 should be accompanied by a guardian aged 20 or above.)
- If your height is 140 cm or less, or 185 cm or more, please let us know beforehand for us to prepare the right gears.
- Explanations by a canyoning instructor are in simple English
- Please receive a ticket for "Tenwa-no-kawa Hot Spring" before the tour ends.
- Due to unforeseen conditions such as weather on the day, the areas (streams) for canyoning are subject to change without notice. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
[Bring your own]
- Lunch (bring your own meal such as rice balls or sandwiches that are easy to carry) (there are no shops available near the site)
- Swimsuit (thin enough for wearing under a wetsuit)
- Long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt (tight-fitting and quick-dry type made of chemical fiber is recommended)
- Socks (that cover your ankles for protection against leeches and sunburn)
[Maybe useful]
- Swimming goggles (for viewing the beautiful, natural underwater world)
- Disposable contact lenses are recommended for those who wear contact lenses.