Explore Sawanobori (Canyoning) in Yakushima

Join a half day unique Sawanobori experience on Kurio river in beautiful Yakushima with a local JMGA mountain guide Junichi.

Private

1 Day

Jul - Sep

Description

Join Sawanobori tours in Yakushima!

Enjoy canyoning upstream in the drinkable crystal clear water of Kurio River in Yakushima! You will find a waterfall at the end of the tour that no other trails lead to and that no other people will be able to get to. (Please keep in mind we may explore a river other than the Kurio River, depending on weather conditions).

Yakushima is one of the islands of Japan, located to the south of Kagoshima, which is at the southern tip of Kyushu island. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an island with rich nature left in its wild state, and coexisting with small local settlements. It is also known for being the inspiration for the movie “Princess Mononoke” by Studio Ghibli.
Come and experience the wild island of Japan, full of moss green blessed with heavenly showers, an island of botanical treasure, and ancient forests..!

Technical / Fitness Level:
– Suitable for all levels but good for active persons.

– Canyoning for about 6-7 hours.

Previous Experiences: No previous experience is required and no need to be able to swim as life jackets will be worn, but it is better if you have a good balance.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Lunch
Snacks

Price details

Gear rental (special shoes, life jackets, safety belts, and carabiners) included
Consumption tax of 10% included
If you are a group of 5 or more people, please ask me for the pricing information!

Details

More info

There could be snow on the road from mid Dec to mid March. If the road is closed as a result, then the hike can be cancelled or changed to another itinerary.

Climate Info: Yakushima is hot and humid in the summer with temperatures rising up to 27c or so in July / Aug but in high altitude places like Mt Tachu the temperature is lower. Nevertheless, there are breezes coming from both the ocean and the mountain, which makes it more comfortable.

We do get typhoons in Yakushima between May and October, often followed by cancellation of transportations to Yakushima. In this case, we can advise you on what you should do so please don't worry too much!

Yakushima sometimes gets snow in the winter at higher altitudes, so for higher altitude treks, it is necessary to bring warm clothing.

Meeting point

Meeting point Pickup service is available at Hotel / Airport / Ferry Port. How to get to Yakushima? Tokyo-Kagoshima 1h35 by air (JAL / ANA / SKY / Jetstar); Osaka-Kagoshima 1h10 by air (JAL / ANA / peach); Osaka-Yakushima 1h30 by air (JAL); Fukuoka-Kagoshima 2h10 by JR (Shinkansen) Fukuoka-Yakushima 1h10 by air (JAL) Kagoshima-Yakushima: 30min by air (JAL); 2h30 by jetfoil (Toppy / ROCKET); 4h by ferry (YAKUSHIMA 2)

Equipment you will need to bring

Long trousers that dries quickly Long sleeve shirt that dries quickly (Travel Insurance) I will provide you with the following items: Helmet Special boots Life jacket Waterproof, watertight bag Lunch *Please let me know your height, weight, and shoe size in advance so I can arrange the rental gears.

About the guide

Junichi

5.0

(10)

Mountain Guide

I am a JMGA certified hiking guide and a National Certified Tour Guide, living locally in Yakushima since 1998. I have always been passionate about the nature and the outdoors, and have also attended a park ranger school in Canada, where I rediscovered the beauty of the Japanese nature. Upon my return to Japan, I learnt about eco tourism in Yakushima, which is when I packed all my belongings on a van and moved there. Since then, I have been guiding in Yakushima and have attended thousands of visitors up to this day.

Many guests have told me that travelling with a guide is much more secure, informative and fun. The chance to communicate with the true locals is the real charm of the trip. I’ll do my best to make your time in Yakushima memorable and unforgettable!

I look forward to welcoming you and sharing the natural beauty of Yakushima with you, and the Japanese culture itself that is deeply related to its nature.

If I cannot guide the tour then my friend guide Akihiro (http://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/akihiro-wada/) will guide you.

Languages

Japanese | English

Certificates

JMGA

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What people are saying about this trip

Gunnar

We had a fantastic guided tour and the guide was very accommodating to our needs, the overall service of the Explore-Share was also very good but i did have problems making the upgrade from one person trip to two person by myself but that was fixed fast via e-mail.