Niseko Hanazono Resort (Kutchan) Ezo Fuji Mt. Yotei Rafting
- Rafting is the most popular summer activity in Niseko! You can enjoy both the thrill of river rafting and splashing around in the water amidst the beautiful green surroundings. -Guided by an experienced guide, up to seven people board a rubber boat and work together to paddle to the finish line! -It can be enjoyed by people new to outdoor experiences and even by small children (ages 3 and up).
What to expect
This activity involves getting on a special rubber boat with a paddle and working together with friends or family to steer the boat down the river. The location is the Shiribetsu River, a first-class river known as one of the purest in Japan. The beautiful scenery, including Mount Yotei, the Ezo Fuji, and the sense of unity with your friends are an outdoor experience unique to mountain resorts.





Good to know
-For 2026, children aged 5 and under cannot participate due to the high river water levels.
-For safety reasons, we are unable to accommodate children aged 3 to 4 during the high water season in May.
Reviews
The guide is very friendly and helpful, take care a lot. But the price to buy pictures taken by the resort is quite expensive. Klook should inform more clear about the bus to the resort; in the summer no shuttle bus from bus station to the resort, we have to catch a taxi quite expensive.
The water flows gently in October, offering a different kind of tranquility compared to July. You can leisurely drift across the river, watching autumn leaves fall, and capture memorable photos with Mount Yotei (Ezo Fuji) in the background. Everything feels just perfect.
The Niseko rafting experience at the foot of Mount Yotei was the activity I was most looking forward to on this trip. The guides explain everything clearly, and you don't need to worry about a language barrier. Highly recommended! 👍
A truly great experience! You have the chance to swim in the river or jump in. It's not too thrilling, making it perfect for families to enjoy together. Highly recommended.
We traveled as a family with three teenagers, and everyone, both adults and kids, had a great time with this activity. The equipment was complete, and the staff was professional. Everyone changed into drysuits, river shoes, and life jackets, so we could jump into the water and enjoy rafting without getting our clothes wet or feeling cold. We were initially concerned about safety since we were taking our kids, but we found it to be very safe. Although there were some small, exciting rapids along the way, each boat had a professional instructor guiding and leading us to ensure everyone's safety. The whole process was smooth and reassuring. The instructors also arranged some activities, making the whole experience fun. The scenery along the way was beautiful, and the river water was clean and clear. The only downside was that there wasn't much water when we went in July. Next time, we'll try to go in February, when there's more water and it's more thrilling due to the melting snow from the mountains, and we can raft even further.
Highly recommend this experience, it's so much fun! The water flow is calm and safe, perfect for the whole family. The Nepalese instructor communicates fluently in English and actively teaches and introduces the scenery along the way. Thank you! Be sure to add ¥1000 to buy photos after the activity. The photo quality is excellent and the price is very reasonable.
Rafting was more thrilling than I've experienced before, especially with such great weather.
Our kids really love the adventure.
The hotel staff are very polite, the living environment is clean, and the breakfast is very plentiful, including salmon roe and sashimi. The on-site hot spring is very comfortable, and the rooms are very spacious, with tableware for preparing your own meals and a washing machine in the room.
Pick up at the airport was smooth and straightforward. Definitely recommend
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