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Hida-Osaka Shower Climbing (Canyoning)
Hida-Osaka Shower Climbing is a canyoning-like adventure that you can swim in rivers, dive into waterfall basins, and enjoy the natural water sliders! With all the gear provided by us, you can enjoy Hida-Osaka much more than you imagined!
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2020 Hida-Osaka SHOWER CLIMBING
| Tour dates | Available everyday during below period. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 to Tuesday, September 22, 2020 |
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| Price |
JPY 8,250 including tax per person. The price includes guide fee and gear rentals. ※ Scroll down to see if you are eligible for the discount. |
| Where to meet |
Hida-Osaka Visitor Center → Google Map Free transportation from JR Hida-Osaka Station is available upon request at the time of booking. Please meet us at Hida-Osaka station at 8:30 AM. |
| Start | 9:30 AM at Hida-Osaka Visitor Ceneter. |
| Finish | 1:30 PM at Hida-Osaka Visitor Center A discount ticket for the local hot spring bath is available. (Closed on Wednesdays) |
| Number of participants | Minimum 2 people and maximum 15 people. Please contact us individually if your group is bigger than 15 people. |
| Reservation due | Please make a reservation at least 3 days before the tour date. |
| Payment | Cash or credit card on the day of the tour. |
Meet us at Hida-Osaka Visitor Center.
Fully equipped. Let’s go!
Feels so nice, floating!
How fun getting wet!
No fear of the strong current?
The water is so clear!
We made it to the goal, YES!
Many dives on the way back.
And a water slider.
In the end, we are all friends.
The tour is over, we had fun!
The best thing to do in summer.
Time Table
| Time | In detail |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM |
Meet at Hida-Osaka Visitor Center. Finish the sing-up, listen to the instructions, put on the wet suites and all gear. Get on the car and leave for the river. (Approximately 15 minutes.) |
| 10:40 AM | Tour start. (Duration 2 to 2.5 hours.) |
| 1:10 PM | Tour finish. Head back to Hida-Osaka Visitor Center. |
| 1:20 PM |
Arrive at Hida-Osaka Visitor Center. Change clothes and the whole program is over. |
※Time table is subject to change depending on the conditions of the river and number of participants.
Discount
| Dates |
1. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 to Friday, July 31, 2020. 2. Monday, August 24, 2020 to Tuesday, September 22, 2020. * There is no discount between August 1 and August 23. |
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| Discount | 22 years and younger are eligible for a discount of JPY 500. |
| Conditions |
Below two conditions are required to receive this discount. 1. Born on or after January 1, 1998. 2. Reservations are to be made via official web site or telephone. |
| Other information | Multiple discounts may not be applied. |
| Dates | Any day during the tour period |
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| Discount | Anyone who has ever joined the Hida-Osaka Waterfall Trekking tour is eligible for a discount of JPY 500. |
| Other information | Multiple discounts may not be applied. |
Accommodations in Hida-Osaka.
There are variety types of accommodations in Hida-Osaka. Why don’t you stay in Hida-Osaka to make it easier to join the tour?
* Please make a reservation by yourself.
Guesthouse
| Name | Price (Reference use only) | TEL | Access to the meeting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minpaku Taki | JPY 3,000, not including tax | 0576-62-2818 | 10 minutes by car |
| Nopposanchi | JPY 4,500～, including tax | 080-1581-1652 | 5 minutes by car |
| Sando | JPY 3,500, not including tax | 0576-62-3201 | 1 minute on foot |
Japanese style ryokan with onsen, hot spring bath
| Name | Price (Reference use only) | TEL | Access to the meeting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senyukan | JPY 10,000~ | 0576-62-3005 | 7 minutes by car |
| Okudaya | JPY 9,000~ | 0576-62-3006 | 7 minutes by car |
| Sengakukan | JPY 12,000~ | 0576-62-3010 | 7 minutes by car |
| Nikonikosou | JPY 10,500~ | 0576-62-3022 | 7 minutes by car |
* Price (Reference use only) is per adult with dinner and breakfast, not including tax.
Lodge
| Name | Price (Reference use only) | TEL | Access to the meeting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hida-Osaka Fureai-no-mori | JPY 9,000~, not including tax | 0576-62-2910 | 6 minutes by car |
* Price (Reference use only) is per lodge for 4 people.
What To Bring
| Item | In detail |
|---|---|
| Swimsuits | Bathing suit to wear under the wet suit. Normal underwear is fine if your bathing suit has some ornaments. |
| Rash guard | If you have one, please bring yours. Best that is with long sleeves and long pants, without a hoodie. |
| A towel | A towel to be used when changing clothes after the tour. |
| Others | Health Insurance Card for emergency. |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can children join? | Yes, if they are taller than 140 cm (4’7”), and weigh more than 25 kg (55 lb), they can join the tour. |
| Can elderly people join? | Yes, if they are 70 years old or younger, and if they are in shape to do all the movement during the tour with others, they can join. |
| I’m not good at swimming. | As long as you don’t have a very strong phobia of water, there’s no problem. |
| Can beginners enjoy it? | Beginners are very welcome! Even if you’ve never hiked in the mountains, you can fully enjoy our tour. |
| I have some worries about my health condition. |
If you have gone through one of the followings, we recommend you seek advice to your personal doctor before signing up. 1. Asthma 2. Circulatory diseases 3. Back problem 4. Dislocation |
| Do I fit the rental gear? | The smallest size of the wet suit is 140 cm (4’7”), and weight 25 kg (55 lb). The biggest is 190 cm (6’2”) and weight 90 kg (198 lb). The size range of the wading shoes is from 22 cm to 31 cm. |
Please read through requirements and notice below.
・ Requirements
・ Important notice and weather policy
Present
| No.1 | A discount ticket for the one-day spa Himeshaga-no-yu. (Closed on Wednesdays.) |
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| No.2 | Our guide will take pictures during the tour. If you bring your own memory device such as USB flash, SD card etc. we will copy the data to your memory device right after the tour. Also, web album service for picture downloading is available. |
