Hida-Osaka Shower Climbing (Canyoning)

Hida-Osaka Shower Climbing is a canyoning-like adventure that you can swim in rivers, dive into waterfall basins, and enjoy the natural water sliders! With all the gear provided by us, you can enjoy Hida-Osaka much more than you imagined!

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Riding on a train south from Hida-Takayama for 30 minutes, or north from Gero Hot Spring for 30 minutes. Hida-Osaka spreads at the foot of Mt. Ontake of 3,067m / 10,000ft. The river water of Hida-Osaka is very clear due to the huge amount of spring water and deep forests of the mountain. On this tour, you can enjoy not only the latest popular canyoning activity, but also the new summer trend in Japan, "shower-climbing."

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<Start and finish>

9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

at Hida-Osaka waterfall trekking office

(Activity Base) 

Duration of the tour: 4 hours

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If you are traveling by public transportation, a free transportation service between Osaka-cho bus stop and the office is available with the timetable below.

 

<To come to Hida-Osaka>

<1> From Gero by Nohi bus

Gero station 8:00 AM - Osaka-cho 8:38 AM

 

<2> From Takayama by Nohi Bus

Takayama bus center 8:05 AM - Osakac-cho 8:50 AM ← Weekdays only

JR train: Takayama 8:00 AM – Hida-Osaka 8:25 AM ← Weekends only

 

<Leave Hida-Osaka>

<3> To Gero by Nohi bus

Osaka-cho 1:50 PM ---> Gero station 2:29 PM,

if this bus was not possible,

JR train: Hida-Osaka: 3:30 PM ---> Gero 4:01 PM

 

<4> To Takayama by Nohi bus

Osaka-cho 2:38 PM - Takayama bus center 3:29 PM 

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<Itinerary>

- Meet us at Hida-Osaka waterfall trekking office at 9:30 AM.

- Finish the sing-up, get instructions and dressed.

- Get in the guide's car and leave for the river. (Approximately 15 minutes.)

- Enjoy shower-climbing tour for 2 hours.

- Head back to the trekking office at 1:10 PM.

- Change clothes and the whole program is over.

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*The above itinerary is subject to change depending on the conditions of the river and number of participants.

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<What to bring>

- Swimsuits to wear under the wetsuit

- Changing clothes

- Rash guard (if you have one, definitely better)

- A towel

​- Flip-flops

​- Health insurance card or equivalent information (Not necessary to submit)

* All equipment including wetsuits, wading shoes, helmets and gloves are prepared by 216WORKS

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<Booking>

- Booking due is 3 days before the tour date

- Please book through the contact form indicating your name  and your contact info, Please make sure to indicate the desired tour name and the tour date.

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<Payment method>

You can pay us on the day, at the start of your tour, by cash or by credit card.