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Set Sail on an Extraordinary Journey—
Discover Kushiro's Hidden Charms on Water and Through the City

This activity combines "mystical nature experiences" with "deep immersion in history and culture,"
offering a special journey that can only be experienced in Kushiro.

River SUP
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River SUP

Experience the Mystery of Kushiro River in Winter from the Water

Enjoy a SUP water walk on the Kushiro River, a place rarely accessible on foot.

The main highlight of this activity is the encounter with a rare natural phenomenon created by the severe cold of Kushiro River: "Lotus Leaf Ice (Hasu-no-ha Goori)".

Ice crystals flow with the river current and freeze in circular formations, covering the river surface like giant lotus leaves in a mystical landscape—truly a winter art form unique to Kushiro. The spectacle of sparkling reflections under the blue sky or morning sun is an extraordinary experience impossible to find elsewhere.

SUP offers a low perspective close to the water surface, providing overwhelming immersion as you become one with this icy scenery.

*May not be visible depending on warm climate or seasonal conditions.

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Kushiro Downtown History Walk

A Deep City Walk to Satisfy Your Intellectual Curiosity
Explore "Kushiro's Hidden Gems" with a Local Expert Guide

Join an intellectual city walk guided by local tour guides who know Kushiro inside out.

Visit historical monuments and spots quietly nestled throughout the city, listening to guide explanations while gradually unraveling how the port town of Kushiro was established and cultivated its unique culture.

By touching upon the hidden stories behind the city that you wouldn't notice just by walking, your journey in Kushiro becomes deeper and more memorable.

History Walk

Information

INFORMATION

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Reception Location

Kushiro Tourism and International Exchange Center 1F
"Kushiro Tourism Concierge" Dedicated Counter

Event Dates

Limited to January 11-24, 2026

*Event times vary by plan.

Event Locations

【River SUP Experience】

Kushiro River Special Venue

*Travel to the venue on foot or
 via shuttle from reception.

【Kushiro Downtown History Walk】

Nusamai Bridge, Nusamai Plaza, Nusamai Park

Parking

Please use nearby paid parking
(Kushiro Nishiki-cho Parking, MOO Side, etc.).

*For group charter bus participants,
please use the Kushiro Tourism and International Exchange Center
Group Bus Dedicated Parking (reservation required).

Notice

This activity is conducted with special permission from Kushiro City. Water activities on Kushiro River are available only to tour participants.

Facility Facility

●Reception Location

Tour Flow

FLOW

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Book Your Experience Menu

Please choose your preferred plan and make a reservation.
Drysuits, marine boots, and other rentals are included, so feel free to apply!

Online WEB reservation, Phone, Email, Designated accommodation, Designated travel agencies

*WEB reservations are accepted up to 2 days before the tour date.

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Tour Day! Join the Experience Menu♪

(1) River SUP Experience

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Meeting, Reception & Preparation

Meet at the Kushiro Tourism and International Exchange Center 1F "Kushiro Tourism Concierge" dedicated counter 30 minutes before tour start.

*After reception, travel to the venue by shuttle. At the venue, you will receive drysuits, marine boots, life jackets, etc. Please change on your own.

2
Tour Start & Paddle Lecture

Explanation of the river surface and paddle lecture will be provided. Using actual boards, we will demonstrate, so let's practice together!

3
Set Off on the River! Activity Experience

There are many ways to enjoy SUP activities! Please enjoy the special time on Kushiro River♪

(2) Kushiro Downtown History Walk

1
Meeting, Reception & Preparation

Meet at the Kushiro Tourism and International Exchange Center 1F "Kushiro Tourism Concierge" dedicated counter 20 minutes before tour start.

2
Kushiro Downtown History Walk

After reception, a tourism guide familiar with Kushiro city will guide you, slowly unraveling the history.

*The Kushiro downtown history walk is guided by different staff from the SUP guide.

3
SUP Experience

After the downtown history walk (approx. 60 minutes), return to Kushiro Tourism Exchange Center, change clothes, and depart for SUP experience.

*Reservations required up to 2 days in advance. Limited availability, so please book early.
*If there are reserved private plans, other plan sales may end.

Activity Menu

ACTIVITY MENU

TOUR PLAN #01

<SUP Cruise>

Spectacular KUSHIRO River "Lotus Leaf Ice" SUP Cruising Experience

Freely choose your accommodation in the Kushiro area and create your own itinerary to enjoy Kushiro River SUP♪
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Experience the fantastic scenery of lotus leaf ice (Hasu-no-ha) flowing on Kushiro River by SUP.
Enjoy the beauty of nature as you proceed through the river enveloped in winter silence♪

Experience Fee
(Per Person)

2+ Participants

8,800円

(Tax Incl.)

1 Participant

17,600円

(Tax Incl.)

Event Period

January 11-24, 2026

Experience Time

Approx. 90 minutes

Event Time

8:00~

What's Included

Guide fee, Rental (SUP board, paddle,
drysuit, marine boots, life jacket),
Insurance

Shuttle

Free shuttle from reception to venue

TOUR PLAN #02

<SUP Cruise>

LET'S! KUSHIRO River☆Easy SUP Experience

Freely choose your accommodation in the Kushiro area and create your own itinerary to enjoy Kushiro River SUP♪
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An easy plan to enjoy a water walk while experiencing the magnificent nature of Kushiro River!

Experience Fee
(Per Person)

2+ Participants

5,500円

(Tax Incl.)

1 Participant

11,000円

(Tax Incl.)

Event Period

January 11-24, 2026

Experience Time

Approx. 60 minutes

Event Time

10:00~ / 13:30~

What's Included

Guide fee, Rental (SUP board, paddle,
drysuit, marine boots, life jacket),
Insurance

Shuttle

Free shuttle from reception to venue

TOUR PLAN #03

<SUP Cruise>

Kushiro River Sunset & Night SUP Adventure

Freely choose your accommodation in the Kushiro area and create your own itinerary to enjoy Kushiro River SUP♪
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A premium plan to enjoy dusk while viewing one of the world's three greatest sunsets and a night cruise on LED-equipped SUP.
・Instagram-worthy! The magic hour from sunset to darkness and the fantastically glowing water surface at night make SUP very mystical!

Experience Fee
(Per Person)

2+ Participants

11,000円

(Tax Incl.)

1 Participant

22,000円

(Tax Incl.)

Event Period

January 11-24, 2026

Experience Time

Approx. 120 minutes

Event Time

15:30~

What's Included

Guide fee, Rental (SUP board, paddle,
drysuit, marine boots, life jacket),
Insurance

Shuttle

Free shuttle from reception to venue

History & Scenery! Kushiro Downtown History Walk & Kushiro River Easy SUP Combo Pack

TOUR PLAN #04

<Downtown Walk×SUP Cruise>

History & Scenery! "Kushiro Downtown History Walk" &"Kushiro River Easy SUP" Combo Pack

A course combining "downtown history walk" tracing Kushiro's history with a SUP tour! Enjoy the region's charms from both land and water. A tourism guide familiar with Kushiro city will guide you, slowly unraveling the history.

Experience Fee
(Per Person)

2+ Participants

7,500円

(Tax Incl.)

1 Participant

14,000円

(Tax Incl.)

Event Period

January 11-24, 2026

Experience Time

Approx. 150 minutes

Event Time

8:30~ History Walk × Easy SUP

What's Included

Guide fee, Rental (SUP board, paddle,
drysuit, marine boots, life jacket),
Insurance

Shuttle

Free shuttle from reception to venue

*The Kushiro downtown history walk is guided by different staff from the SUP guide. After the downtown history walk (approx. 60 minutes), return to Kushiro Tourism Exchange Center, change clothes, and depart for SUP experience.

●Nusamai Bridge

Nusamai Bridge

●Nusamai Plaza

Nusamai Plaza

●Nusamai Park

Nusamai Park
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Historical Exploration & Spectacular Views☆World's Top 3 Sunset & Night SUP with Downtown History Walk! Kushiro Full Experience Adventure Pack

TOUR PLAN #05

<Downtown Walk×SUP Cruise>

Historical Exploration & Spectacular Views☆
World's Top 3 Sunset & Night SUP with Downtown History Walk!
Kushiro Full Experience Adventure Pack

During the day, an intellectual walk touching history; at night, a SUP cruise under one of the world's three greatest sunsets and starry skies.
A special tour to luxuriously experience Kushiro's "light and shadow"!

Experience Fee
(Per Person)

2+ Participants

13,000円

(Tax Incl.)

1 Participant

25,000円

(Tax Incl.)

Event Period

January 11-24, 2026

Experience Time

Approx. 210 minutes

Event Time

13:30~ History Walk × Sunset & Night SUP

What's Included

Guide fee, Rental (SUP board, paddle,
drysuit, marine boots, life jacket),
Insurance

Shuttle

Free shuttle from reception to venue

*The Kushiro downtown history walk is guided by different staff from the SUP guide. After the downtown history walk (approx. 60 minutes), return to Kushiro Tourism Exchange Center, change clothes, and depart for SUP experience.

●Nusamai Bridge

Nusamai Bridge

●Nusamai Plaza

Nusamai Plaza

●Nusamai Park

Nusamai Park
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Important Notices for Participation

NOTICE

●Participation Requirements
Participant Numbers and Age Restrictions
・Minimum 1 person, Maximum 6 people (Elementary school age and above)
*Even first-time SUP users or those not good at swimming can participate.
*For children below elementary school age, as SUP boards have a loadable weight limit of about 100kg, children can ride together with adults on one SUP board. In this case, accompanying children are free.

●Meeting Place
Kushiro Tourism and International Exchange Center 1F (Kushiro Tourism Concierge).
≫After meeting and changing, we will guide you to the SUP boarding venue.
*If unclear, please contact us at the number provided during booking.

●Insurance
We have liability insurance for accidents and injury insurance for participants.
For damages or injuries exceeding this insurance coverage, we cannot be held responsible. For injury insurance, we recommend purchasing optional "domestic travel insurance" or "inbound travel insurance" for foreign travelers.

●Clothing & Items
Drysuits, marine boots, and life jackets are provided at the venue (included in the experience fee)

〈About Drysuit Inner Clothing〉
Choose from your regular clothes for inner wear! Quick-drying materials are recommended. Long-sleeved shirts with jerseys or pants, and socks. Polyester material shirts are best! Hiking inner wear and ski undershirts are also suitable.
*While wearing drysuits, you may get wet depending on conditions.

〈About Footwear〉
Avoid high heels or sandals; please participate in comfortable athletic shoes.
In cold weather, wet skin exposed to wind can lower body temperature. Tight-fitting athletic shoes help avoid such wind exposure.

〈Glasses/Sunglasses Band〉
When falling into water, glasses or sunglasses may come off and sink. Those wearing glasses or sunglasses must prepare a band.

〈Meals, Drinks & Sunscreen〉
As you sweat and receive sunlight, you may become dehydrated without noticing.
Please prepare hydration and sunscreen. Meals are not included, so please prepare or eat beforehand.

●Important Notices
*As this is an experience or tour in nature, content may be changed, cancelled, or meeting/ending times may be adjusted depending on weather, water levels, or other conditions. Please understand in advance.
*Except for severe snowstorms or strong winds, tours will proceed in snow or rain.
*Pregnant women, those who have consumed significant amounts of alcohol affecting program participation, or those with medical conditions cannot participate.

●Cancellation Fees
For cancellations due to customer circumstances, the following cancellation fees apply:
3 days before: Free, 2 days before: 30% of total, Day before: 50% of total, Same day: 100% of total, After implementation (no-show): 100% of total

〜About Cancellation Fees〜

For cancellations due to customer circumstances, the following cancellation fees apply:
●Lake Activity Experience Menu
3 days before: Free, 2 days before: 30% of total, Day before: 50% of total, Same day: 100% of total, After implementation (no-show): 100% of total

Partner Companies & Related Sites

LINKS

Contact & Reservations

CONTACT

Kushiro Tourism and Convention Association

(Business Hours) 9:30~17:00 *Closed on weekends and holidays
[Mail] mail@kushiro-kankou.or.jp

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0154-31-1996

■SUP Activity Operations & Management / K-LABO
  https://www.k-labo-sup.com/
・Insurance: Injury Insurance, Liability Insurance
・Certification: SIJ (Stand Up Paddle Japan) SUP Instructor
・Member Organizations: SIJ (Stand Up Paddle Japan)
■Downtown Walk Operations & Management / Kushiro Tourism and Convention Association
■Travel Planning & Implementation / Jumbo Tours Co., Ltd.
Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1374 (Japan Association of Travel Agents Member)
■Implementation Organization / Kushiro Tourism and Convention Association