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Hakuba EX Adventure | Hakuba Rafting and Canyoning Experience
Nagano Prefecture / Kitaazumi District
Get active while camping! Embark on an adventure and enjoy nature to the fullest!
- Enjoy camping and nature activities!
- Pioneer of Hakuba rafting! With over 25 years of experience, we offer a safe and authentic experience.
- Get a photo (data) of your tour memories!
Enjoy camping and nature activities!
Hakuba EX Adventure in Hakuba Village, Nagano is an outdoor facility with a campsite that opened in 2024. Surrounded by beautiful forests at an altitude of about 1,000m, it has auto camping sites and free sites, and can accommodate a wide range of uses, from a single tent to a camper van.
While enjoying camping, you can experience full-scale canyoning, rafting, and more! Enjoy a thrilling and exhilarating adventure with the scenery of the Himekawa River and the Northern Alps in the background. The attraction is that both adults and children can dive into nature with all their might.
Guests staying at the campsite will receive discounts on activities. The facility also has free showers and a shop, so even beginners can feel at ease. It is conveniently located within a 5-10 minute drive to day spas and shopping.
Come experience an overwhelming natural experience that combines camping and adventure at Hakuba EX Adventure!
Pioneer of Hakuba rafting!
With over 25 years of experience, you can enjoy a safe and authentic experience.
Hakuba EX Adventure is a pioneer of rafting, with over 25 years of experience in Hakuba, dating back to its predecessor, an outdoor company. Our veteran guides, who have been familiar with the local Hakuba rivers for many years, provide a safe and thrilling experience.
A thorough lecture is given before the tour so that even first-timers can enjoy the tour with peace of mind. The equipment and course design are carefully prepared to suit the nature of Hakuba and the level of the participants. Thanks to our extensive experience and track record, we can provide "Hakuba-style activities" that will satisfy everyone, from families with small children to advanced outdoor enthusiasts.
Why not try EX Adventure, the original Hakuba rafting, and experience an exciting experience surrounded by nature?
Get a photo (data) of your tour memories!
At EX Adventure, we take photos during rafting and other activities and give them to you as gifts after the tour ends.
Our professional guides will take photos of your exciting scenes and smiling moments! You can take home memories of your time with your friends, and they are also very popular as a record of your trip.
*However, please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request during busy periods.
Why not capture your precious day in nature in the form of a photograph?
Store introduction
Hakuba Himekawa River Rafting
Boats departing for the river
Rafting on the Himekawa River, a clear stream fed by meltwater from the majestic Northern Alps, is sure to be an amazing experience!
Rafting where you get splashed with water
There are many ways to enjoy it, from leisurely floating down the river to jumping off the rocks. Not only small children, but even the elderly can enjoy it safely!
Descending a rapid river as a team
The biggest attraction is the exhilaration of being in the middle of nature and the sense of accomplishment when you reach your destination!
Guided river rafting
You will experience a sense of tension, unity and accomplishment as you overcome obstacles such as differences in current speed and flow, and rocky areas.
Canyoning
Canyoning, which involves traversing a stream.
You can go down the river through a valley fed by meltwater from the Northern Alps using natural waterslides and zip lines!
Natural Slider
Sometimes you can even dive into the pool at the bottom of the waterfall from a height of 8 meters!
Playing in the waterfall pool
You'll experience the exhilaration and sense of accomplishment that you can't get in your everyday life, and once you get hooked, you'll definitely want to come back!
Enjoy a canyon experience with a guide
Be sure to take a step into the majestic natural surroundings.
Reception and facilities
Hakuba activity base
This is an activity hub in Hakuba. We've organized the information to make it easy to check before your stay or experience, along with photos that convey the atmosphere of the reception area and facilities.
Facilities that make it easy to prepare before and after the experience.
This facility makes it easy to prepare before and after your experience. We've organized the information to make it easy to check before your stay or experience, along with photos that convey the atmosphere of the reception area and the facility itself.
Reception/Facility Image
These are photos of the exterior and interior facilities of Hakuba EX Adventure, a facility offering rafting and canyoning experiences in Hakuba. You can check the atmosphere upon arrival and the appearance of the common areas in advance.
Reception/Facility Image
These are photos of the exterior and interior facilities of Hakuba EX Adventure, a facility offering rafting and canyoning experiences in Hakuba. You can check the atmosphere upon arrival and the appearance of the common areas in advance.
Nature of Hakuba
An outdoor experience that lets you feel the Northern Alps
Experience the outdoors in the Northern Alps. This guide, featuring photos that capture the natural beauty of Hakuba, provides easy-to-understand information before your stay or experience.
Time to enjoy the scenery of each season
Enjoy the scenery of each season. This information is organized to be easily reviewed before your stay or experience, along with photographs that convey the natural atmosphere of Hakuba.
Hakuba Nature Image
Hakuba EX Adventure | This is a photo introduction of the facility offering rafting and canyoning experiences in Hakuba. You can check the highlights of each photo to get a sense of the impression upon arrival, the atmosphere inside the facility, and the scenes in which you can use the facilities.
Hakuba Nature Image
Hakuba EX Adventure | This is a photo introduction of the facility offering rafting and canyoning experiences in Hakuba. You can check the highlights of each photo to get a sense of the impression upon arrival, the atmosphere inside the facility, and the scenes in which you can use the facilities.
Location
Hakuba Olympic Bridge
This spot offers a scenic view typical of Hakuba, overlooking the Hakuba Three Peaks and the Northern Alps. It's a convenient place to stop for a drive before or after activities, or for taking photos.
Access
This scenic viewpoint is easily accessible by car from the vicinity of Hakuba EX Adventure. It's recommended on a sunny day.
Bafang Pond
This mountaintop pond is located on Happo-one Ridge. On a clear day, you can enjoy views of the Hakuba mountain range, making it ideal for travelers who want to fully experience nature.
Access
You will need to use a gondola/lift and walk. Please check the weather and equipment, and allow plenty of time for your visit.
Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium
This ski jumping stadium was the venue for the Nagano Olympics. With its panoramic views and impressive competition facilities, it's a perfect spot to enjoy an outdoor trip in Hakuba.
Access
It's about a 10-minute drive from Hakuba EX Adventure. It's recommended to check the opening hours before visiting.
Accommodation and hot spring stay
Hakuba EX Adventure Stay Guide
Hakuba EX Adventure is an outdoor facility perfect for those who want to enjoy rafting and canyoning amidst the natural beauty of Hakuba, Nagano. It's described as a pioneer in Hakuba rafting with over 25 years of experience, and offers tours that include camping and photo data.
Enjoying the hot springs and staying within the hotel
By incorporating bath time, room time, and time spent within the hotel into your itinerary, you can create a travel plan that goes beyond just transportation.
Choose your meal plan
Compare dinner, breakfast, local cuisine, and available packages to create a stay that suits your travel purpose.
Connecting with surrounding tourist attractions
By combining short sightseeing trips before and after check-in, you can visit local attractions without sacrificing time at your accommodation.
Recommended way to spend
- Decide your arrival time and mode of transportation in advance, and avoid overscheduling your activities before and after check-in.
- The itinerary centers around time spent in hot springs, dining, and staying in your room.
- The next morning or before departure, you can easily connect to sightseeing in the surrounding area or your next journey.
Things to check before making a reservation
- Check-in time
- Transportation/Shuttle Service
- Parking conditions
- Dinner and breakfast contents
- Hot spring usage hours
- Time required for sightseeing in the surrounding area
Combining it with sightseeing in the surrounding area
If you're using Hakuba EX Adventure as your base for rafting and canyoning experiences, planning your sightseeing around the area by working backward from the time you'll spend at your accommodation will make it easier to balance travel, hot springs, and meals.
FAQ
What kinds of activities are available?
This page features information on rafting, canyoning, and mixed rafting and canyoning tours on the Hakuba Himekawa River.
Can beginners participate?
Participation requirements vary depending on the plan. Please check the age, physical fitness, equipment requirements, and the decision regarding whether the tour will be held based on weather and river water levels before booking.
Do you offer a photo service?
The article describes a service that offers to give you photos as a gift to commemorate your tour. Please check the details of how to receive them and which tour plans are eligible.
Hakuba EX Adventure offers memorable outdoor experiences in the lush natural surroundings of Hakuba, Nagano. As a pioneer of Hakuba rafting with over 25 years of experience, it continues to be loved by many outdoor enthusiasts.
There are plenty of activities for families and active groups to enjoy, such as rafting and canyoning. What's more, there is also a campground on the premises, so you can enjoy outdoor activities along with your stay, which is a big attraction.
Photos taken during the tour will be given to you as a gift after the tour (excluding peak periods). You can take home the memories of your trip.
Why not move your body to the fullest in nature and spend a special time filled with smiles? With support that is safe even for beginners, an experience that allows you to enjoy Hakuba's nature to the fullest awaits you.