Rafting
Feel the heartbeat of Hokkaido’s nature this summer!

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Thank you for using Good Sports.

In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, our office employees will continue to work from home. Please use our email or inquiry form and we will be happy to get back to you.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation. And please stay safe!

Niseko's Shiribetsu River Rated #1 in Japan!

Climb into a big rubber boat and feel the crystal, clear water surrounded by stunning nature.
Bond with family and friends.

All with GOOD SPORTS RAFTING!

Control the boat in rapid streams. Feel the river mist as you paddle downstream.
Jump off the boat and into the river.
Swim! Splash! All under the watchful eye of beautful Mt. Yotei.

Niseko rafting with GOOD SPORTS this summer! See you there!

Rafting Tour Basic Information

  • Price

    Adult (Age 13 +) 6,000yen
    Child (Age 6-12) 4,000yen
    Senior (Age 60 +) 5,000yen

  • Period of operation

    July 22 – Sep 26, 2021

  • Time

    Tour A: 9:00-12:00
    Tour B: 13:00-16:00
    ※ Actual tour time is about 1.5 hours.

  • Minimum number

    2 or more

  • Free shuttle bus *Reservations required

    Niseko Area Free Shuttle Bus

  • Also included

    • Free of Charge Picture Data

Web Booking by 14 days before

Early Booking
Web Discount

  • Adult (Age 13+)

    ¥4,200

  • Child (Age 6-12)

    ¥2,800

  • Senior (Age 60+)

    ¥3,500

Web Booking by 13:00 the day before

Web Discount

  • Adult (Age 13+)

    ¥4,800

  • Child (Age 6-12)

    ¥3,200

  • Senior (Age 60+)

    ¥4,000

Enjoy special memories with only your family and friends
Web Booking by 13:00 the day before

Private Boat

One Boat Maximum capacity 7

One Boat

  • Tour A 9:00 ¥22,000

  • Tour B 13:00 ¥25,000


Great Savings on Family Only Charter Plan! Treasure memories this summer with family.
Web booking only. Book by 13:00 the day before!

Family Only Charter Plan

*At least 2 members, one must be 15 years of age or younger.

One boat up to 7 members

  • ¥20,000


Fun for Families with Toddlers (3 years and older)!
River and rafting fun on calm waters specially for young children.

Kids River and Rafting Fun Charter Plan

One boat up to 8 members

  • ¥20,000

  • For More Information Call us at: 0136-23-4560

    [ Office hours: 9:00 – 17:00 ]

GOOD SPORTS GOOD POINTS!

Niseko Area Free Shuttle Bus
(Optional – Reservations Required)

Free Shuttle Serving Niseko Area Hotels・JR Kutchan Station

JR Kutchan Station Shuttle

  • A Tour: 8:20 am Departure Time
  • B Tour: 12:20pm Departure Time

Niseko Area Hotels

  • Our staff will contact you by telephone after 15:00 the day before your rafting date.

※ Reservations required. Make your reservations on booking form. Reservation not accepted if bus is full.
※ Company reserves the right to change time of departure or suspend operations.
※ Niseko area includes Hirafu・Higashiyama・Annupuri・Hanazono Weiss・JR Kutchan Station.

Free of Charge Picture Data

URL Download of Tour Photos

※ Photos are taken by tour guides, not professional photographers.
※ Photos include all boats on the tour.
※ There may be times when photos are not available.

Use of Photos
※ Data purchases are for private use only. Good Sports retains the rights to the photos.
※ For other use of photos, please contact Good Sports at 0136-23-4560.
※ Photos taken may be used for Good Sports advertisement.

Please read the following carefully

BOOKING INFORMATION

  • Please settle your payment within 2 days of date of booking.
  • Your booking will be canceled if payment is not completed by the due date.
  • Price of booking includes equipment rental (See EQUIPMENT RENTAL Section), insurance and consumption tax.
  • Minimum number of participants required are 2 people. If the minimum is not met, tour may be cancelled.
  • A tour may be cancelled due to weather・water conditions.

RISKS

  • Due to the nature of outdoor river activities, there is a risk of danger when participating. Although our guides and staff take every safety precaution, please be aware of the inherit risks involved when joining our tour.
  • Mobile・smart phones, filming equipment, valuables and jewelry are strictly prohibited. We provide lockers free of charge. Alcohol consumption is prohibited. If suspected of alcoholic intake, participation will be prohibited and cancellation fees will apply.
  • A completed and signed consent form is required for each participant. This information is used only in case of accidents to assist with emergency needs. At the end of the tour, this form is deleted.

CLOTHING

  • Please wear an easy to dry shirt and shorts over a swimsuit to board the boat. You will get wet! River shoes will be provided free of charge to wear on your feet. You may be asked to wear a dry suit depending upon weather conditions. In case of cold weather, please wear warm sportswear under the dry suit.
  • To prevent catching colds, always bring extra clothes to change after the tour. Even though you wear a dry suit, you may get wet from water and perspiration.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

All equipment necessary for your tour will be provided and included in the tour price. These include dry suit, life jacket, paddle, helmet, river shoes, and for those wearing glasses, a glasses strap.

WHAT TO BRING

Clothing: Please refer to CLOTHING Section above for details.
Towel: Bring a towel to dry yourself after the tour.

PAYMENT

Payment by credit card only.

Lump sum payment method only

CHANGE・CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Cancellation fees
    One day before tour - 50%
    Day of Tour - 100%
  • Please allow enough time if you are driving. Cancellation fees will apply if you are late.
  • Cancellation fees will not apply if tour is cancelled by company.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

  • 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.
    • Water level: When the water level at the Kutchan Water Level Station exceeds the designated water level of 169.46.
    • Weather warnings: When the Weather Bureau issues a heavy rainfall and flood warning (Final decision will be made based on weather information).
    • When a request for cancellation has been made by an official institution.
    • When a tour leader determines that conditions are not safe for rafting.
  • Please also be aware that 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.

Coronavirus Infection Prevention Measures

Requests to Our Customers

  • Please cooperate with temperature screening upon arrival.
  • Please refrain from participating if your temperature is 37.5 degrees Celsius or more, or if you are not feeling well.
  • Please wear a mask while in our office, and disinfect your hands and fingers.
  • Check-in will be by group. Please have all members check in and fill out the agreement form.

Rafting Tour Prevention Measures

  • Bus will be cleaned and sanitized after each tour.
  • During the bus ride, windows will be opened for proper air circulation and ventilation.
  • Reception counter, dressing rooms and restrooms will be regularly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Equipment will be thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and dried after each use.

Staff Prevention Measures

  • All staff personnel will wear a mask.
  • All staff will check their temperature before starting work and will not be permitted to work if temperature is over 37.5 degrees Celsius.
  • Partition windows are installed at our counter to prevent droplet infection.
  • Alcohol hand sanitizers are installed and hands are disinfected frequently.

Meeting Place

  • Please come 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.

Good Sports Niseko Office

Telephone: 0136-23-4560
Business Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
Address: 044-0087 Hokkaido Abuta Gun Kutchan Cho Niseko Hirafu 4 Jo 1 Chome 2-15

For those driving to our shop: Please enter the Map Code below if your GPS has this function.
MAPCODE
398 417 244*85

  • For More Information Call us at: 0136-23-4560

    [ Office hours: 9:00 – 17:00 ]

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