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Crystal River Shower Climbing at Nikko National Park

2024年9月13日 By gori カテゴリEnglish, ブログ

The ultimate Experience embraced by nature!

Best shower climbing & canyoning

The adventure of going up the clear stream flowing through the valley and the relaxing time of playing with the clear stream is the ultimate experience of enjoying the river. Climb several waterfall sections and cross crystal clear waterhole pools for a fun adventure!

Held only once a day, this is a limited tour for up to 7 people at a time.

NAOC is the pioneer who introduced canyoning tours for the first time in Tochigi Prefecture! We will guide you to safe, secure and fun shower climbing and canyoning at Nikko’s National Park.

Season
September 28th to October 27th, 2024

Meeting Place
NAOC Kinugawa Base
871-2 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture

Meeting Time
9:30am
*Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time as there will be reception and tour preparations.

Shuttle Service (if arriving by public transport): 9:15am at Kinugawa Onsen Station, in front of the Tourist Information Center.
*Free of charge, also available at accommodations within Kinugawa Onsen. If you would like to use our shuttle service, please let us know when you apply.

Time Required
Approximately 3 hours (time from reception until return)

Fee
¥10,000 (+Insurance fee ¥500)

What’s included:
・Guide fee
・Equipment (life jacket, helmet, wetsuit, river shoes, fleece)
・Photography service during the tour
・Consumption tax

What to Bring?
・Swimwear or underwear that you don’t mind getting wet, to wear under the wetsuit.
・Bath towel, that you will use when changing clothes after the tour.

《Things that are good to have depending on the climate and weather》

・Fleece or inner top and bottom (Heattech top and bottom. Synthetic fiber material is preferable. Wear it inside your wetsuit on cloudy or rainy days; especially recommended for children).

・Drinks.
・Glasses band (you can also participate with contact lenses to prevent loss).

Our insurance does not cover property damage. Please be careful when handling the belongings you bring with you.

Participation Conditions
10 years and older (Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult)

*If you have been drinking on the day of the event, have a hangover, or are pregnant, you will not be allowed to participate.

Terms and Conditions:
This event will be held with 2 or more people (if you wish to participate as a single person, the fee for 2 people will be charged).
Rain or shine! However, tours can be canceled at short notice for reasons of safety or other natural conditions (typhoon, heavy rain, etc.). If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, the cost is refunded or you can change your reservation to another day.

How to Apply?
To make a reservation, please copy and paste the following details and contact us at [email protected]:

· Date on which you want to take the Tour
· Names of the participants
· Number of participants (number of adults, number of children under 12 years old)
· Phone number
· Address

Platinum Private Rafting Tour at Nikko National Park

2024年9月13日 By gori カテゴリEnglish, ブログ

– Autumn Special Private River Rafting Experience –

You can enjoy a completely private rafting experience in Kinugawa, with a dedicated shuttle service.

This is a luxurious tour where you can enjoy rafting on your own schedule, in addition to photo shoots and during the rafting trip.

We will also guide you to the secret Crystal River, which joins the rafting course. A special tour with an even more adventurous experience!

Season
October to end of November 2024

Meeting Place
NAOC Kinugawa Base
871-2 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture

Meeting Time
Any time you like (meet by 13:30 due to sunset)
*After gathering, there will be reception and tour preparations.

Shuttle Service (if arriving by public transport): Accommodations within Kinugawa Onsen or at Kinugawa Onsen Station, in front of the Tourist Information Center.
*Free of charge. If you would like to use our shuttle service, please let us know when you apply.

Time Required
Approximately 3 hours (time from reception until return)

Fee
Adults ¥12,000 (+Insurance fee ¥500)
Elementary school students ¥11,000 (+insurance fee ¥500)

What’s included:
・Guide fee
・Equipment (life jacket, helmet, wet suit, river shoes, fleece)
・Photography service during the tour
・Consumption tax

What to Bring?
・Swimwear or underwear that you don’t mind getting wet, to wear under the wetsuit.
・Bath towel, that you will use when changing clothes after the tour.

《Things that are good to have depending on the climate and weather》
・T-shirt and shorts that you don’t mind getting wet (synthetic fiber material is preferable. On hot days, we recommend wearing light clothing rather than a wetsuit).
・Rash guard
・Long sleeves, sun protection.
・Drinks.
・Glasses band (you can also participate with contact lenses to prevent loss).

Our insurance does not cover property damage. Please be careful when handling the belongings you bring with you.

NAOC’s Commitment:

1. The wetsuits used on the tour are original suits that are comfortable to wear and have a thickness suitable for three seasons: spring, summer, and autumn.
2. River shoes and sandals are available depending on the climate. Two types: Montbell’s shoe type or Teva’s river sandals.

Participation Conditions
Elementary school students and above (Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult)

*If you have been drinking on the day of the event, have a hangover, or are pregnant, you will not be allowed to participate.

How to Apply?
To make a reservation, please copy and paste the following details and contact us at [email protected]:

· Date on which you want to take the Tour
· Names of the participants
· Phone number
· Address

NIKKO SATOYAMA CYCLING EXPERIENCE

2023年4月4日 By gori カテゴリEnglish, ブログ

E-BIKE Ride through Satoyama scenery and traditional Satoyama experience

^{*Satoyama: settlement pattern of living in upland valleys and cultivating slopes}

Let’s go beyond the tourist areas of Nikko and experience the real daily life of farming villages, terraced rice fields, and clear streams while feeling the scenery of satoyama blessed with clean water and mountains.

Nikko is famous as a place where rich nature and culture remain, but the background is maintained by the wisdom of the people who live in Nikko, cooperation between them to make a living, love for the community, and coexistence with nature.

The people of Nikko have enriched their lives by drawing water from the Daiya River, which flows from the Nikko Mountains, into their paddy fields since ancient times.

The rice in the terraced rice fields of Nikko, which is served for lunch, is also carefully grown using the clean water from the natural slopes. One of the attractions of this tour is that you can visit a local farmhouse and enjoy talking about rice and the region while having a homemade meal, a unique opportunity to discover Nikko.

The experience includes cycling around the World Heritage area, off-road cycling along the Daiya River, strolling through the satoyama scenery, lunch at an old farmhouse, Guinness Nikko Cedar Path and more!

*Planned distance to travel is about 33km. Electric assisted E-bikes are used, so you can enjoy cycling without getting tired.

Season

Early April to late December

Meeting Place・Time

9:30　NIKKO BASE NAOC 日光ベース
3-11 Honcho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture

*The above times are departure times. Please come to the meeting place approximately 15 minutes before.
*We offer a free shuttle service from nearby inns and Nikko Station. Please let us know if you would like one.
*If you are driving, please use the nearby paid parking lot, Time Space Nikko Yasukawacho.

Required Time

About 5.5 hours

* Time from arrival to departure

End Time

Around 15:00

*Please note that the end time may vary slightly.

Fee

・15 years old and over ¥17,500 (+¥500 insurance fee)

Booking

To make a reservation, please copy and paste the following details and contact us at [email protected]:

· Date on which you want to take the Tour
· Names of the participants
· Height of the participating people, to select the appropriate size bicycles
· Phone number
· Address

What’s included

Guide fee
E-Bike rental
Helmet
Gloves
Japanese local cuisine at Nikko’s farm
Consumption tax
Insurance fee

Clothing・What to Bring

・Comfortable clothes, as depending on the trousers, the hem is easy to get entangled in the chain.
・Drink
・Ruck sack (The E-Bike does not come with a basket).

Things that are good to have depending on the climate and weather:
・Cold and windproof jacket
・Body wear with heat retention

It is desirable to wear clothes that are easy to put on and take off. You can also bring rain gear,
used during sudden light rain.

We have Backpacks available (rental fee ¥500). Please let us know when you make your reservation.

What we offer:

Our rental bikes are made by the world’s leading manufacturers “MERIDA” and “TREK”.
This is a full-fledged cycling tour where you can enjoy both off-road and on-road.
Because you use an electric E-bike, you can enjoy cycling without getting tired.
We will show you a secret Nikko that is not listed in the regular guidebooks.

Participation conditions

155cm or more

● We have bicycles of suitable sizes according to your height. Please let us know the height of the participants at the time of booking.
*Participants who are drunk on the day, have a hangover, or are pregnant will not be permitted to join the experience.

Holding Conditions

It will be held with 2 or more participants.
Although it will be held in light rain, it will be canceled in case of heavy rain.

In case of cancellation, we will comprehensively judge the weather forecast etc. and will contact you by 19:00 the day before. However, since it will be a matter of nature, there may be cases where sudden cancellation is unavoidable, so please understand this when booking. We will refund the full amount when we contact you to cancel due to weather, etc.

Tour Layout

*Times are approximate

Meeting/reception (09:15)

Start (09:30)
After finishing the lecture and notes, it’s time to start!

We will start from the World Heritage area.

Ride overlooking the Nikko Mountains.

Enjoy both off-road and on-road

Nikko’s delicious rice is carefully grown in this terraced rice fields

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local farmer’s house

Stories and warm hospitality from the locals

Cycling along the “Guinness world’s longest cedar tree-lined street” on the Nikko Highway that leads from Tokyo to Toshogu Shrine, a World Heritage Site. It is the only place in Japan that has been designated both as a special historic site and a special natural monument.

Goal (14:50)

How was your trip to see what life is like in Nikko? We hope you have enjoyed the experience, thank you for coming!

Rafting

2023年3月23日 By gori カテゴリEnglish

Why join us?

1. The open and cozy NAOC facilities are popular.
2. Comfortable to wear, fully dry and clean wetsuits from small child’s size, and complete equipment.
3. Guides with great individuality! Proper safety measures!
(Safety measures: Tour leaders support the tours, guides with more than 3 years of experience, rescue qualifications, international rafting qualifications, etc.)
4. NAOC is close to the world sightseeing spot “Nikko”! Together with rafting, world heritage, national parks, hot springs and more, it is a fulfilling journey.
5. The extraordinary experience of rafting is perfect for deepening bonds!
The NAOC guide will support you – from family trips, friends, couple etc. and private trips to school, employee and group trips.

Season

From April to November

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 at 9:00
Afternoon tour at 13:00

(Once a day at 10:00 in November)

Time required:

About 3 hours (Approximate time from reception until return)

Fee:

Adults ¥ 8,300 (+¥ 500 insurance fee)
Elementary school students ¥ 7,000 (+¥ 500 insurance fee)
*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)
– Consumption tax

What to bring:

· Swimsuit (or underwear that can get wet)
※ Please consider it as the inner wear under the wetsuit
· Shoes that can get wet (things that can be fixed to the heel such as sports sandals, sneakers, etc.)
※ Beach sandals are not acceptable. There is also rental available for ¥300.
· Towel
※ You will use it for changing clothes after the tour
· Drinks (PET bottles etc. to prevent dehydration)
※ It is possible to bring it on the boat. There is also a vending machine available.
· Glasses band
※ Please understand that we are not responsible for lost or damaged glasses
【Clothes to bring according to the weather】
* T-shirt and shorts that can get wet (synthetic fiber is preferable)
※ Rainy season – Hot days in early September. You can also join the tour without a wetsuit.
* Rash guard (long sleeves, in order to prevent sunburn).
* Fleece jacket (in chilly days of spring and autumn)
※ To be worn as an inner clothes under the wetsuits. Rental available for ¥300.

[NAOC’s commitment]

1. Wetsuits used for tours are suitable, soft and original.
2. Two kinds of river shoes or sandals are prepared according to the water temperature (Montbell river shoes or Teva’s river sandals)

Who can join?

6 years old and above (elementary school students accompanied by parents). People with no rafting experience are 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 2 people or more.
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
(Once a day at 9:50 in November)
(If you wish to be picked up, please let us know at the time of reservation)

Rafting Tour Schedule

1: Meeting at NAOC base

2: Bus ride to the Starting Point

Briefing before the start

3: Rafting starts!

Prepare to get wet in the splashing water! Let’s push it forward in the enchanted beautiful scenery.

You can also jump off a popular cliff.

4: Rafting ends
We return to the base by NAOC’s bus.

5: Tea Time & Goodbye.

Canyoning

2023年3月23日 By gori カテゴリEnglish

The ultimate healing adventure

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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 play the ultimate healing adventure, canyoning! Neither laugh nor excitement will stop at natural attractions that appear one after the other. Let’s enjoy the ultimate adventure in the best company.

NAOC is the pioneer to introduce a canyoning tour to Tochigi prefecture! Let’s experience the versatile canyoning courses of Nikko!
※ 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)
* Please use hot water showers after the tour.

Fee

Adults ¥ 8,000 (+¥ 500 insurance fee)
Children (6 to 12 years old) ¥ 7,000 (+¥ 500 insurance fee)
※ Family canyoning is held 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)
– 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
·Fleece rental fee ¥ 300 (To be used on chilly days etc.)

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 used on chilly days etc)
※ To be worn as an inner clothes under the wetsuits. Rental available for ¥300.
· 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 welcome. People in good health.
※ Participation of those who are drunk, hangover, or pregnant will not be allowed.

Terms & Conditions:

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 at the time of reservation)

Canyoning Tour schedule

1: Meeting at NAOC base

2: Bus ride to the Starting Point

Briefing before the start

3: Canyoning starts!

Head sliding on a natural rock slider!!!

Dive into the waterfall!

Everyone will float together in circle! Lastly, heal the whole body in a pool of waterfalls with negative ions!!

4: End of Canyoning
We return to the base on NAOC’s bus.

5: Tea Time & Goodbye
12:00 (Morning Tour) or 16:00 (Afternoon Tour)

Family Canyoning

2023年3月23日 By gori カテゴリEnglish

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Fun Adventure for the whole family

What is Canyoning?

Family canyoning at NAOC

Let’s get wild!
Swim in clear streams, waterfall pools and rock sliders, and play the ultimate healing adventure, canyoning! Neither laugh nor excitement will stop at natural attractions that appear one after the other. Let’s enjoy the ultimate adventure in family.
NAOC is the pioneer to introduce a canyoning tour to Tochigi prefecture! Experience a safe and enjoyable canyoning tour with us!

Season

Mid-July to August 31st

Meeting place and time:

Time required:

About 3 hours (Approximate time from reception until return)
* Please use hot water showers after the tour.

Fee

Adults ¥ 8,000 (+¥ 500 insurance fee)
Children (6 to 12 years old) ¥ 7,000 (+¥ 500 insurance fee)
*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)
– 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
·Shoe rental fee ¥ 300
·Fleece rental fee ¥ 300 (To be used on chilly days etc.)

Other useful belongings to bring in case you have them:

【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?

Elementary school students and above (anyone can join this tour but its main audience is families with elementary school students)
People with no canyoning experience are 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 2 people or more.
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.

Pick-up place and time:

Course Introduction

HAPPY – Happy Canyon
This course is set in a beautiful sliding floor made of one rock. It is an adventure course surrounded by beauty, in which we will enjoy sliding, flowing and swimming! We will guide you to the most popular river expedition. Of the 4 canyoning courses offered at NAOC, elementary school students can only participate in this one.
* Please note that Happy tour is done with family support accompanying elementary school students. The course distance is set shorter than the course distance for adults.

Family Canyoning Tour schedule

1: Meeting at NAOC base

2: Bus ride to the Starting Point
Briefing before the start

3: Canyoning start!

Head-first sliding on a slider made of rock!!!

Dive into a natural pool!!!

Parents can enjoy sliding with their children!
We will end with plenty of time for playing in the clear water!!

4: End of Canyoning
We return to the base on NAOC’s bus.

5: Tea Time & Goodbye
12:00 (Morning Tour) or 16:00 (Afternoon Tour)

1 DAY ADVENTURE

2023年3月23日 By gori カテゴリEnglish

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1DAY ADVENTURE

An Exclusive day full of adventure

Enjoy an outdoor day at NAOC! How about a day full of excitement and adventure? You can enjoy rafting and canyoning for half a day each.
Canyoning is an activity full of attractions like jumping, climbing, swimming and sliding in a valley with a flow of river. Rafting is a boating activity where you can take a splash and ride over the white waves. It is a fun and popular activity that will not let you down!
During lunch break, take a nap in a hammock and enjoy a relaxing time as well.

Course

Rafting + Canyoning

Tour details

Let’s enjoy two popular activities together. The fun will not stop in a continuous excitement you have never experienced before. The mix of rafting and canyoning will be a fun experience full of memories!

Season

From June 1st to October 6th

Meeting place and time

By car: NAOC Base at 9:00
By train: Tourist information center in front of Kinugawa Onsen Station at 8:40
(If you wish to be picked up, please let us know at the time of reservation)

Time required

7 hours (including break time)

Fee

Adult ¥ 13,500 (+¥500 insurance fee)
Children ¥ 12,000 (+¥500 insurance fee)
*Fees may vary; please check the price displayed above for the most updated fee.

Included in the fee

· Guide fee
· Equipment
· 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
· Lunch
· Drink
·Shoe rental fee ¥300
·Fleece jacket (To be used on chilly days etc. Also available for rent, fee ¥300)
· Glasses band
* Please understand that we are not responsible for lost or damaged glasses

【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?

Junior high school students and above (Happy 1 DAY is available for elementary school students accompanied by their parents)
People with no rafting or canyoning experience are 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 2 people or more.
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.

Cancellation Policy:

A fee will be charged unless the tour is cancelled 8 or more days before the tour date.

7 to 2 days prior to your scheduled tour date, 30% of the total amount will be charged.
1 day prior to your scheduled tour date, 50%
On your scheduled tour date or No show, 100%

SUP: Paddle-boarding in Nikko

2023年3月23日 By gori カテゴリEnglish

SUP – in Kinugawa –

SUP is an acronym for Stand Up Paddle surfing. Also known as paddle-boarding, it is an activity where you stand on a large surfboard and paddle yourself.

It is an activity that started as a leg training for riding big waves in Hawaii. It is characterized by stability and easy propulsion.

NAOC’s SUP will guide you to the finest premium space of the Kinugawa gorge.

The area to be used has a calm flow, so even first-timers can participate with peace of mind.

Practice at the starting point. Once you get used to how to row and how to play, continue cruising further. The feeling of controlling the board by manipulating the paddle with your own power, and the feeling of letting yourself go with the flow and the wind is exceptional!

Sometimes I stop by the beach, swim, and jump off the rocks. Fully enjoy the freedom of SUP + α and a highly satisfying time.

Enjoy an elegant SUP tour to your heart’s content at the mysterious water lounge of Kinugawa surrounded by deep rock walls!

season

Early May to October

The meeting place

NAOC Kinugawa Base
871-2 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecturemeeting

time

Morning session 09:00
Afternoon session 13:00

Morning session 08:40 pick-up
Afternoon session 12:20 pick-up

pick-up Kinugawa Onsen Station Tourist Information Center

※It is free of charge.
*Please be sure to let us know at the time of application if you would like to be picked up.

required timeabout 3 hours

*Time from arrival to departure.

Fee

¥ 8,000 (+¥500 insurance fee)
*Fees may vary; please check the price displayed above for the most updated fee.

Fee includes

・ Guide fee
・ Equipment set (SUP, paddle, life jacket, wet suit)
・ Consumption tax Belongings

Preparation

・Swimwear or underwear that can get
wet *Wear inside a wetsuit.
・Shoes that can get wet
*As a general rule, please wear shoes with fixed straps holding the heels. Flip-flops are not allowed.
・Bath towel
*Used when changing clothes after the tour.《Things that are good to have according to the climate and weather》
・T-shirts and shorts that can get wet
*Synthetic materials are preferable. It is recommended to participate in light clothing instead of a wet suit during the hot midsummer season.
・ Rash guard
*Long-sleeve, sun protection.
・Fleece and inner top and bottom
*Synthetic fiber material is preferable. Wear it under a wetsuit on chilly days in spring and autumn.
・Drinks
*You can bring anything with a lid during the tour.

Others

・Glasses band
*To prevent loss or participate with contact lenses
・Waterproof camera or waterproof mobile case
*Can be attached to a life jacket. We recommend one with a carabiner or strap.

[Paid rental]
River shoes/sandals: ¥300 (Approx. 18cm to 30cm)

Fleece: ¥300

There is no objective compensation in the insurance you subscribe to at our company. Please be careful when handling the items you bring with you.

NAOC’s Commitment

1. The wetsuits used on the tour are comfortable original suits with thickness suitable for the three seasons of spring, summer, and autumn.
2. River shoes and sandals are available according to the weather. Two types: montbell’s other shoe type or Teva’s river sandals!

★When handing over the product, it is delivered dry.

Participation conditionsJunior high school students and above
are welcome.*Participants who are drunk on the day, have a hangover, or are pregnant will not be permitted to participate.

*Because of the buoyancy of the board, the weight must be less than 90kg. Please note.Terms&ConditionsIt will be held with 2 or more people.

Rain or shine. However, it may be canceled if there is a possibility of river flooding or dam discharge due to typhoon or torrential rain.

*In case of cancellation, we will comprehensively judge the weather forecast and the condition of the field, and will contact you by 19:00 the day before.

However, since it will be a matter of nature, there may be cases where sudden cancellation is unavoidable.

Please understand this point and apply. We will refund the full amount when we contact you to cancel or cancel due to weather etc.

Cancellation Policy:

A fee will be charged unless the tour is cancelled 8 or more days before the tour date.

Please see below:

Reservations/InquiriesPlease call us to apply for SUP Tour.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0288-70-1181

Private Family Canyoning Tour for small children

2023年3月23日 By gori カテゴリEnglish

Private Family Canyoning Tour for small kids!

Overview

Enjoy the ultimate adventure with your loved ones!

There is no official or legal guideline for what age a child can go canyoning from, but encouraging little kids to Jumping into beautiful alpine pools, sliding down natural toboggans and abseiling down waterfalls is fantastic fun and a great activity to try as a family.

Canyoning is the perfect addition to all activity holidays for families specially during hot summer in Japan.

Let’s float and flow in the clear stream. Observe how yamame trout and char swim. Slide on a bedrock like a slide. Let’s jump from the top of the rock into the river.

We have prepared a private tour that you can enjoy alone with your family.

Participation is limited to one family per frame, and our trained staff will guide you in complete privacy. All necessary safety gears and equipments are included, so you can participate only with a towel! You can swim in the clear river currents and play on natural rock slides and puddles. A trained guide will take you on an exciting adventure safely. It will sure be a day full of great adventures for your children as well.

NAOC is a pioneer who introduced canyoning tours for the first time in Tochigi Prefecture! Let’s dive in the beautiful nature of Nikko.

We will guide you through safe, secure and enjoyable canyoning.

This activity is for families with children of 5 years old and above.

Season

From July 1st to October 15th

Meeting place and time

■ Time of departure:

* Morning Tour: NAOC Nikko Base at 9:00

* Afternoon Tour: NAOC Nikko Base at 13:30

We offer free pick up and drop off from your hotel or station within the Nikko central area (please contact us to arrange the time).

Please make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour. We will start on time to protect the enjoyment of every participant.

(If you drive, Time Space Nikkoyasukawacho dai 1 Parking Lot is the closest)

Time required

Around 3 hours

Fee

Adults ¥9,500 (+¥500 insurance fee)
Children ¥8,500 (+¥500 insurance fee)
*Fees may vary; please check the price displayed above for the most updated fee.

Included in the tour

* Guide fee

* River gear ( life jacket, helmet, wet suit)

* Consumption tax

What to bring

– Swimming suit

– Any inner clothes to wear underneath the wetsuit (those will keep the heat longer)

– Towel

– Extra clothes

– River shoes (or any sandals with straps). Do not wear beach sandals.

*If you don’t have any you can rent a pair for ¥300 (sizes from 18cm to 29cm available)

– Fleece jacket (good if it is a chill day, also rental available for ¥300.

*We wear as inner in wet suit

– If you wear glasses, please wear a strap with them.

* Please note that we cannot bear responsibility for loss or damage.

– Inside of chemical fiber such as rash guard (as inner on chilly day)

Who can participate?

Minimum age required is 5 years old.

Tour Terms & Conditions

Infants must be 5 years old or older. First timers are welcome. This activity is basically for families with small children.

* Please refrain from participating if you are pregnant, under the effect of alcohol or hangover.

* At least one of the parents must be with the infant during the tour.

The Tour will be held by two or more participants. It will be held in rainy weather, but it may be cancelled if there is a risk of flooding due to a typhoon or heavy rain.

Application

This activity is a limited program, so please make a reservation by email [email protected] or phone at 0288-70-1181.

Cancellation Policy:
A fee will be charged unless the tour is cancelled 8 or more days before the tour date.

Please see below:
7 to 2 days prior to your scheduled tour date, 30% of the total amount will be charged.
1 day prior to your scheduled tour date, 50%
On your scheduled tour date or No show, 100%

Let’s have a blast!

Discover Nikko -Cycling Tour-

2023年3月23日 By gori カテゴリEnglish, ブログ

This is a cycling tour where you can run off-road and on-road, feel the change of seasons, and run through Nikko, a little-known spot that is not listed in guidebooks.

You will bike through the bustling town of Nikko and through the World Heritage area, feeling the wind of the mountains and the murmuring of the river.

If you run a little actively off-road along the Oyagawa riverbed, you will come across the old Nikko Suginamiki road, lined with cedar trees that are over 300 years old.

While watching the long passage of time since the Edo period, the ancient roads rooted in this land will tell us something. It would be nice to park your bicycle, stop by a clear stream, lie down in a field and look at the sky.

Let’s take a look at the surrounding nature as well as the historic buildings.

The real pleasure of this tour is to take pictures of the majestic Nikko mountain range and the trees that change color depending on the season.

Cycling in the World Heritage area → Urban area of Nikko → A little off-road cycling along the Oya River → View point overlooking the Nikko mountain range → Cycling along Nikko Suginamiki Kodo → Urban area of Imaichi

*Scheduled distance to travel is about 12km, with downhills.

Booking

To make a reservation, please copy and paste the following details and contact us at [email protected]:

· Date on which you want to take the Tour
· Names of the participants
· Height of the participating people, to select the appropriate size bicycles
· Phone number
· Address

Season

From early March to late November

Meeting place/time

NAOC Nikko Base
3-11 Honmachi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture

Morning session 09:00
Afternoon session 13:00

*The above times are departure times. Please come to the meeting place approximately 15 minutes before.
*We offer a free shuttle service from nearby inns and Nikko Station. Please let us know if you would like one.
*If you are driving, please use the nearby paid parking lot. Time Space Nikko Yasukawacho is the closest parking.

Required time

About 3 hours

*Time from arrival to departure

●End time

Morning session around 12:00
Afternoon session around 16:00

*Please note that the end time may vary slightly.

Price

・Above age 15: ¥12,500　(Additional Insurance fee: 500yen)
・Age 6-14: ¥10,000 (Additional Insurance fee: 500yen)

Price includes

・Guide fee
・Rental MTB
・Helmet
・Glove
・Insurance fee
・Consumption tax

Clothing/Belongings

・Clothes that are easy to move
in * Depending on the trousers, the hem can easily get entangled in the chain.
・Drinks
・Rucksack
*MTB does not come with a basket.

《Things that are good to have according to the climate and weather》
・A jacket that is cold and windproof ・Body wear with
heat retention
*It is desirable to wear something that is easy to put on and take off.
・Rain gear
*Used during sudden light rain.
・Gloves
*Those with heat retention.
・Knit hat
・Neck warmer

[Paid rental] Backpack: ¥300
*Please let us know when you apply.

[NAOC’s commitment]
1. Rental MTBs are made by the world’s leading manufacturer “TREK”.
2. This is a full-fledged cycling tour where you can enjoy both off-road and on-road.
3. You can attach a 500ml PET bottle to the drink holder.
4. We will show you deep Nikko that is not listed in the guidebook.

Participation conditions

Beginners from children to adults are welcome.

● We have bicycles that can be used by elementary school students and up. Please let us know the height of the participants at the time of application.

*Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.
*Participants who are drunk, have a hangover, or are pregnant will not be permitted to participate.

Holding Conditions

It will be held with 2 or more participants.
It will be canceled in case of rain.

* In case of cancellation, we will comprehensively judge the weather forecast etc. and will contact you by 19:00 the day before. However, since it will be a matter of nature, there may be cases where sudden cancellation is unavoidable. Please understand this point and apply. We will refund the full amount when we contact you to cancel or cancel due to weather etc.