Canyoning is an activity that goes down a valley with flow of river while enjoying nature.
It is a sport originating in France playing in a valley wearing a wetsuit, and has long been popular in Europe. You can slide on natural water sliders that the power of water creates, slide and jump into big natural pools, swim, and use techniques such as shower climbing as you make your way to the goal. It is a river sport where you can taste a sense of thrill and unity with nature.
Let’s get wild! Jump in dynamically! Repeater No.1 adventure!
Swim in clear streams, waterfall pools and rock sliders, and enjoy the ultimate healing adventure, canyoning! Neither laugh nor excitement will stop at natural attractions that appear one after the other.
NAOC is the pioneer to introduce a canyoning tour to Tochigi prefecture, so let’s experience the versatile canyoning courses of Nikko National Park together!
※ At NAOC, 4 different canyoning courses are offered.
※ Tour Course: Please keep in mind that we will select and guide you to the course of the best condition on the tour date.
Season
June to October
Meeting place and time
NAOC Kinugawa base (The meeting place may be different when using the pick-up service)
Please refer to this page or e-mail the reception
NAOC Kinugawa base Meeting Time:
Morning Tour: 9:00
Afternoon Tour: 13:00
Time required:
About 3 hours (Approximate time from reception until return)
* You can also use hot showers after the tour.
Fee
Adults ¥ 8,300 (+¥ 500 insurance fee)
Children (6 to 12 years old) ¥ 7,300 (+¥ 500 insurance fee)
※ Family canyoning: from mid-July to August 31
*Fees may vary; please check the price displayed above for the most updated fee.
Included in the fee:
– Guide fee
– Equipment (life jacket, helmet, wetsuit, hip protector,shoes)
– Consumption tax
What to bring:
· Swimsuit (or underwear that can get wet)
※ Please consider it as the inner wear under the wetsuit
· Towel
※ You will use it for changing clothes after the tour
Other useful belongings to bring in case you have them:
· Glasses band
※ Please understand that we are not responsible for lost or damaged glasses
· Fleece jacket to be worn as an inner clothes under the wetsuits, specially on chilly days. Also available for rent (¥500 fee)
· Climbing shoes (if you have shoes suitable for canyoning)
【Clothes to bring according to the weather】
· Inner of synthetic fiber such as rush guard (as inner for chilly days)
· Inner of synthetic fiber such as tights and leggings (as inner for chilly days)
Who can join?
6 years old and above (Family canyoning is available for kids)
People with no canyoning experience are more than welcome! People in good health.
※ Participation of those who are drunk, hangover, or pregnant will not be allowed.
Terms & Conditions:
Tours will be held for at least 2 people.
We will hold it even in rainy weather. However, it may be canceled if there is a risk of river water rise and dam release due to typhoon or heavy rain.
※ In the case of cancellation: we base this decision on the weather forecast and the condition of the river, and will make an effort to contact you by 7pm the day before the tour. However, tours can be canceled at short notice for reasons of safety or other natural conditions. If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, the cost is refunded or you can change your reservation to another day.
Pick-up place and time:
Meeting place for pick-up: Kinugawa Onsen Station in front of the Tourist Information Center, opposite the station.
Morning Tour 8:40
Afternoon Tour 12:20
(If you wish to be picked up, please let us know when you submit the reservation)
Canyoning Tour schedule
1: Meeting at NAOC base and reception as soon as you arrive
2: Firstly, bus ride to the Starting Point
Then, briefing before the start
3: Following, Canyoning starts!
At this point, head sliding on a natural rock sliders!!!
Also, dive into the waterfall!
Everyone will float together in circle! Lastly, heal the whole body in a pool of waterfalls with negative ions!!
4: As soon as Canyoning ends, we return to the base on NAOC’s bus.
5: Finally, Tea Time & Goodbye
