• A challenging but fun experience for beginners and avid rafters alike | Learn about the Shinano River, called Niigata's "mother river" for being a vital part of locals' daily lives since ancient times | Reward yourself with a soak in the hot-spring baths of Mion Nakasato, a local onsen facility, after the tour | Take in Tokamachi's scenery — rice paddies, pristine waters, and more — and discover its history and culture | Very beginner-friendly — your guide will teach you how to paddle and row, and you can float in the water with a life jacket

• This tour may be canceled due to inclement weather or other conditions. In this case, we will contact you beforehand to refund or reschedule • Water shoes are available for rent as an add-on before checkout • This tour will be conducted in English, but Chinese- and Nepali-speaking guides are also available; please contact us if you would like to arrange for one • COVID-19 measures are in place, including disinfection of equipment and facilities, limits on group sizes, mask-wearing requirements for staff and participants, and enforcing social distancing whenever applicable. Staff have their health and temperature monitored regularly - Participants must be aged 7 or older, and in good physical condition for river rafting - The following will not be allowed to participate; no refunds will be issued for those who are turned away on their tour date: - Those who are intoxicated - Those who have taken illegal drugs shortly before the activity - Those who are pregnant - Those who