* The above amount includes guide fees, equipment rental fees, injury insurance premiums, consumption tax, etc.
* The above amount includes guide fees, equipment rental fees, injury insurance premiums, consumption tax, etc.
Our staff will contact you at your registered telephone number after 3:00 p.m. on the day before the tour for the departure time of each facility.
※ Reservations required. Please book at time you book for the tour. If bus is full, we cannot accept
your booking.
※ Please note this service is subject to change without notice. Thank you for your
understanding.
※ Due to scheduling
constraints for the Kids River Play Rafting activity, the shuttle service area is limited. Guests
staying in the Higashiyama or Annupuri areas are requested to contact us in advance.
You will receive a download URL for your tour photos.
Conditions for Use of Photos
※ Photos are for
private use only. Good Sports retains the copyrights to the photos.
※ For commercial use such as
corporate websites, please contact us at 011-624-0001.
※ Please note photos taken may be used on our
website, magazines, or other media.
Make your Niseko rafting debut with GOOD SPORTS this summer!
The Shiribetsu River is ranked as one of the clearest rivers.
In summer, the river is especially clear.
You can even see fish swimming at the bottom.
Kids Rafting course is slower and gentler than regular
rafting and is great for all ages. From 3 years old to the elderly, this tour can be enjoyed by the entire
family.
Be assured that our expert guide will be with you during the entire rafting and river fun.
For those coming directly to our Niseko Good Sports shop, please come to our shop 15 minutes prior to start of your tour. Please prepare clothing (jerseys, etc.) and use the restroom before the start time. (To change clothes on site, please allow extra time.)
You will put on a dry suit (spring・autumn/fall), life jacket, river shoes and a helmet.
A commemorative photo of all participants will be taken before the start.
As we head to the start point, our tour guide will explain the tour.
Start with water play by the river side
Play by catching fish and floating on the river. Using
underwater glasses observe the river bottom.
When everyone is on the boat, it's time to get started. Kids River Rafting begins.
Let's row together and ride the river.
Required time of tour is 40 minutes although time may vary depending upon water level.
Let's row together and ride the river.
The rafting was too short, wasn’t it?
At the finish point, the bus will take you back to the shop.
At the shop, take off the dry suit, life jacket, and the river shoes and change clothes.
Please note that keeping yourself warm is important after taking off the dry suit.
Thank you for joining us! See you again!
Tour time and course content may change due to weather conditions. Please check with staff for details.
| Tour Period | June 6 - July 17, 2026 off-peak season July 18 - August 31, 2026 peak season Family Only・Safe and Secure |
|---|---|
| Tour Times | Tour A: 10：30～12：30 ※We reserve the right to cancel tours due to weather or water conditions. |
| Required time | 2 Hours |
| Number of People | 2 or more ※Boat capacity 8 persons |
| Age | 3 years old and up |
Due to the nature of outdoor activities, there is a risk of
danger when participating.
Although our guides and staff take every safety precaution, please be
aware of the risks of danger when joining our tour.
All participants are required to sign a consent form on the day of the tour.
Download Consent FormPlease fill out and bring the form with you in advance to facilitate registration on day of tour.
This document is to inform us of your physical condition and identity in advance so we can take quicker and more reliable action in the event of an accident. No other information will be disclosed or provided to others.
For Summer (July/August)
During hot summer months, T-shirt, shorts and other quick-drying clothing are preferable. Please bring and change into appropriate attire for temperature on your tour date. Jeans should be avoided as they get heavy when wet.
Helmet, life jacket, river shoes and a paddle will be provided for use. If temperatures are low, a dry-suit will also be provided to wear over clothing.
If you are wearing a swimsuit, please wear T-shirt and shorts over your swimsuit.
After boarding the boat, please be prepared to get wet. We recommend wearing quick-drying shirts and pants!
River shoes are worn barefoot.
Free eyeglass straps are available for those wearing glasses.
For contact lense users, disposables are recommended.
What to Bring (Summer)
For Spring (April - June) and Autumn (Sept - Oct)
We recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants during the spring and colder weather. Please do not wear jeans as it gets too heavy when wet.
Spring whitewater season is especially cold, and we recommend fleece or clothes with warm lining.
Please wear both top and bottom jersey or sweatshirt. You will wear the dry suit over these.
The dry suit is made of waterproof material, and the neck, wrists, and ankles are made of an elastic material. During use, clothes worn inside may get wet due to leaks or perspiration. After putting on the dry suit, helmet, life jacket and river shoes, you will receive a paddle.
River shoes are worn barefoot.
Free eyeglass straps are available for those wearing glasses.
For contact lense wearers, disposables are recommended.
Clothing may get wet due to perspiration or prolonged use. Please bring a change of clothes.
What to Bring (Spring, Autumn)
Good Sports Niseko Shop
Address: 044-0087 Hokkaido Abuta Gun Kutchan Cho Niseko Hirafu 4 Jo 1 Chome 2-15
Telephone:
0136-23-4560
If you are coming by car
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Pick-up and Drop-off Service in the Niseko Area
Shuttle Service Areas by Activity
[Spring/Summer Rafting and Other Activities Starting at 9:00 a.m. / 1:00 p.m.]
Service Areas:
[Kids River Play Rafting Starting at 10:30 a.m.]
Service Areas:
Our staff will contact you at your registered telephone number after 3:00 p.m. on the day before the tour to inform you of your pickup time.
※ Reservations are required. Please book the shuttle service at the same time as
your
activity reservation. If the shuttle is full, we may not be able to accept your shuttle reservation.
※ Please note that this service may be subject to schedule changes or cancellation without notice.
※ Due to scheduling constraints, the shuttle service area for the Kids River Play Rafting activity is
limited.
Accepted credit cards are VISA・MASTER・JCB・AMEX・Diners・UnionPay.
Lump sum
payment method
only.
For enhanced security, we now support 3D Secure 2.0 authentication for all credit card transactions.
The tour will be operated in rainy weather; however, when one of the conditions below occurs, the tour will be cancelled. We will inform you of the cancellation at least one day before the tour.
Please note on the day of your tour, you may be informed of cancellation due to worsening river conditions such as heavy rain, proximity of a thunderstorm, and risk of fallen trees.
* The above amount includes guide fees, equipment rental fees, injury insurance premiums, consumption tax, etc.
* The above amount includes guide fees, equipment rental fees, injury insurance premiums, consumption tax, etc.
