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River and Lake
ActivitiesRiver and Lake
Japan’s rivers and inland waterways cover a wide range of paddling and canyon terrain, from whitewater rafting on the Yoshino and Tone Rivers to canyoning descents through the mountains of Kansai and Wakasa Bay. Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi and Kansai Canyoning in Kiho are good starting points, alongside Shower Climbing High Above Wakasa Bay for a look at the more technical side of the sport. Browse below for kayaking, canoeing, and rafting content by region.
Canyoning
Take a Trip to the Wild Side : From Kansai to Ko...
Visitors flock to the tourist-filled cities of Kyoto, Osaka and Nara… but what other adventures are there to find in the southern...
Canyoning
Kansai Canyoning in Kiho
Hidden in the evergreen forests and deep valleys of the Kii Peninsula is an exciting new canyoning experience. Crystal clear ...
Kochi
Kochi, a Nature Paradise in Shikoku
Kochi Prefecture, on Shikoku Island, is home to mountains, rivers and a stunning coastline, making a must-go destination for outd...
Nagano
Summertime Fun in Shiga Kogen
Joshinetsu National Park, which includes Shiga Kogen, is located in Honshu’s rugged mountainous interior. Signs of human activity...
Okinawa
Clear Your Mind at Tiger Beach
Explore Onna with clear views from above and below the colorful sea. The Onna Coastline stretches nearly 30-kilomete...
Rafting
Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi
Shikoku’s many mountains, valleys and proximity to the ocean has made it a hidden gem for rafting, kayaking and canyoning enthusiasts willing to take a step or two further from the Golden Route of Kyoto and Osaka.
Canyoning
Shower Climbing High Above Wakasa Bay
Learn about the uniquely Japanese activity of sawanobori, navigating up rivers and waterfalls, in the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture.
Hiroshima
Solace and Giant Salamanders in Akiota
Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.