The first time people flew the skies was in a hot air balloon. Do you want to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Hakuba's surroundings on board of one of our hot air balloons? The morning course runs for about fives minutes and takes you so close to the peaks, you can almost touch them. The memory of shimmering light and wild beauty of the Northern Alps will be hard to forget. The hot air balloon adventure doesn’t require any special gear, just your casual clothes is sufficient! We only arrange morning flights due to wind conditions. In order to secure the booking, please make sure to confirm the reservation at least one day before the flight.

A great value tour that's packed with adventure and good food! Enjoy a thrilling down-river rafting course, then relax and enjoy a BBQ lunch at Sazanami River Station. Let the guides take care of everything, the day is yours! 【Tour includes】Saigawa Rafting Tour BBQ Lunch Sazanami Onsen entrance ticket *Promotion applies to online reservations only! *Reservations must be made online at least 5 days in advance.

Let's raft down the river surrounded by the majestic nature of Shinshu! Come float down the river, and enjoy playing, swimming and jumping into the river with us in Saigawa River! Originating from the Northern Japanese Alps, this river has beautiful scenery and a gentle flow. Even people who cannot swim will be safe and enjoy the experience with our life jackets and instructors! Children must be 6 years or older to join the experience. Private boats are also available. ※With a private boat, children as young as 4 years old can join in on the fun. Guaranteed to be fun for all ages, let's all work together and enjoy a sense of accomplishment! ※Please allow extra time if you require transport to/from Hakuba. ※Difference between Saigawa River and Himekawa River※ Saigawa River is a wide river with a large volume of water, and larger waves. This river's water is also deep and gentle-flowing, making it a great location to jump in and go swimming! Saigawa River is located about 50 minutes (by car) from Hakuba village. Himekawa is a narrow river with a smaller volume of water. This river's water is also shallow and faster-flowing, so swimming is not recommended. However, the water is very clean and the location is good. Himekawa River is located in Hakuba village, near Iwatake Ski Field.

In Himekawa, where snow melt and spring water flows from the mountains of Hakuba, enjoy the superb views of Hakuba while rafting! About 2.5 hours to choose from 09:15 am / 13:30 pm half-day Because it is a course, it is easy to make other schedules, so feel free to join us ♪ About a half day course (approx 2.5 hours), it is easy to schedule around other activities

Limited time only!! Himekawa rafting enjoys superb views of Hakuba in Himekawa River, where snow melts and springs flow from the mountains of Hakuba! Half-day rafting tour and "The Forest Glamping & Grill" at Mominoki Hotel package. Super luxurious activity pack with a glamping BBQ & hot spring (Shobei no Yu) bathing set!! Promotion applies to online reservations only!

Do you enjoy the thrill of an adventure course and unpredictability of a river running wild through the beautiful surroundings? Come and explore the bows and bends of the bouncy Hirakawa River with our pro guide and rope access. This is an introductory climbing course, that even children from 5 years of age can enjoy. Freshen up during the hot summer and come along to enjoy this exciting mission!

Come and play in the clean stream in the middle of the Northern Alps! This river is mild and safe, suitable for the whole family (children from the age of four can participate!). Wetsuit, helmet, life jacket and experienced guides provided. Share the spirit of adventure with your kids by exploring the bouncy bends and rapids and enjoy the afternoon snacks and crafts at the Azumino National Park. Get ready for unforgettable family fun!

Come on board to explore the lake full of fireflies! Only the locals know that, even though hardly seen from the shore, the lake becomes full of shimmering lights at night. Join us on a fantastic venture of watching the fireflies dance on a fine night. The best days to look for fireflies are little cloudy and humid, just after rain, they are more likely to come out than after a dry and sunny day. Genji firefly is mostly seen in July and with coming August, the Heike firefly appears. Let’s capture some of the summer memories hopping by!

Imagine the thrill of a night spent cruising in the middle of Lake Aoki surrounded by the Northen Alps. On a clear day, it feels like you are floating on a sky full of stars and with the fireflies zooming around, you get to experience the mystery and true romance of the place.