Nikko, Japan
1414番地 Kinugawaonsen Ohara
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+81288770531
Price is expensive but definitely worth it. This place is about 10 min walk from Kinugawa Onsen Train Station. Everyone is given a life jacket. The ride is about 40 min and take you to the downstream of the river then a free bus will take you back either to the station or to the place. There is locker with a fee but I have seen people taking luggage to the boat with no issue. The water is very calm but you do get a bit of water splash. They do give commentary but it's only in Japanese. The boat can be booked out so reserve the spot in advance at their website is recommended
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What a fun trip! Friendly and informative guides joke as you head down the relaxing river.
This was a great experience! Really fun to be in traditional style boats going over gentle white water. Great views and not too long, so kids won't lose interest too quickly.
If you don't understand Japanese like us it's just going to be a ride down the river. The cost is 2800yen bit if you take the last ride at 3.45pm it's half price at 1400 yen. On a nice day it's a gentle cruise with the oarman giving out pointers where to look at rockfaces that resembles something. There's a steep walk down from the ticket office down the gorge to the boats so if you're not that sprightly just be careful. When you get on the boat it's shoes off and averybody sits cross-legged on tatami mats so if it's busy expect to be crammed in a bit and not be able to move about a lot. At the end of the cruise you get off and walk 2 minutes to a stop where you wait for a shuttle bus that takes you back to the train station or the ticket office. While waiting at the stop for the shuttle bus there's some shops that sells snacks and drinks and my wife says the pickled cucumber and tomatoes at a 100yen tastes great. So at 1400 yen it's not too bad if you want a experience but at full price I'll give it a miss unless you understand Japanese.
Easily the highlight of the trip to kinugawa onsen. Helps that we had perfect weather that day too. The boat ride is very calming and pleasant, nothing bumpy like white water rafting (no paddling needed too!) so it is good for the family. It is about 30-40 mins long and comes with a free ride back to kinugawa onsen after. Food and beer is for sale at the end of the ride while you wait for the bus ride back. Absolutely loved the natural scenery of the kinugawa river and this is the best way to see and feel it. Must try if you are coming to the kinugawa onsen area.
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