Ascending Cascades: Sawanobori (Japanese-style canyoning) Full Package - Adventure, Lunch & Pick-up in Maze, Gero
Wade through the crystal clear waters, and feel the refreshing coolness of your astounding surroundings as you scale the 21-meters-tall Fudo Falls through sawanobori, a summer-exclusive activity recommended to those who love the grand outdoors, especially its stunning mountains. Literally translated as "stream climbing", sawanobori is a traditional Japanese way of mountain climbing, described as a cross between canyoning and hiking, originating from the traditional way travelers of the past would brave river flows upstream to return home if paths through the mountains were especially fraught with danger and difficulty. Walk in their footsteps, together with a guide, as you journey into the wilderness of the Japanese Alps, teeming with nature's riches from luxurious tree canopies, giant boulders shaped from lava flows centuries ago, and rushing, pristine emerald waters home to prized ayu (sweetfish). Look forward to a hearty lunch of freshly grilled, mouth-watering toasties oozing with cheese, some appetizers, fried wedges, homemade dessert and a drink - a fitting meal to dig into after a fulfilling and fun-filled time of exploration amidst the sublime wonders of nature.
Recommended points
● Traverse the crystal clear waters of the river at its source as you embark on this "stream-climbing" adventure, filled with treks over gigantic rock formations and treks behind stunning waterfalls.
● Soak in the refreshing mists and its negative ions found aplenty in this summer-exclusive activity.
● Relish a scrumptious and hearty lunch of cheese toasties and homemade desserts at the Soto no Uchi cafe, nestled in nature's beauty.
● Embark on an breath-taking journey well off the beaten path amidst the Japanese Alps, evoking a profound sense of wonder and peace.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/6/1～2025/10/31
2026/6/1～2026/10/31
- Activity Time
- 5 hours 20 minutes
- Place
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Mountain Life Hida Office (example)
1452, Mazenishimura, Gero, Gifu. 509-2615
- Number of Participants
- 2 to 6 people
- Reference Price
- 20,300 yen per person
- Starting Point
- JR Hida-Hagiwara Station
- Ending Point
- JR Hida-Hagiwara Station
- Meeting Time
- 8:40
- Schedule
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8:40 - Meetup at Hida-Hagiwara Station
- Depart by car (about 15 mins)
- Change into gear at the Mountain Life Hida office
- Depart for sawanobori starting point by car (about 10 mins)
- Sawanobori (about 2 hours)
- Depart sawanobori end point by car (about 10 mins)
- Change clothes, break, lunch at the Mountain Life Hida office (about 1 hour 30 mins)
- Depart for Hida-Hagiwara Station by car (15 mins)
About 14:00 - Disperse at Hida-Hagiwara Station
- Important Information
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*Participation is not allowed for those who have back pain, heart disease, serious illness(es), or are pregnant. Participants must be 120cm in height or taller, and weigh less than 110kg. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Items to bring - swimwear and towels. Rental wading shoes are unavailable for those with shoe sizes smaller than 22cm. Please bring your own sports shoes and ankle socks. Sports shoes with good sole treading are suitable, whereas marine shoes are not.
- Contact Information
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Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
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