Shower Climbing & Canyoning

Overview

Shower Climbing & Canyoning

Summer is the season for shower climbing (‘sawanobori’ in Japanese). The activity consists of ascending and descending a river, including climbing small waterfalls, sliding down ravine walls, and swimming through gorges. Guests wear special padded wet suits, life jackets, helmets, and hand and feet protection.

On Yakushima, the number of courses is almost limitless as there are rivers and waterfalls everywhere on the island. 

An average level of fitness is required and it would be a suitable activity for elementary children to adults up to 60 (or older depending upon health conditions).

A half day activity is 10,000 yen per person or 12,000 yen for a single guest.

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Field Data

Level:

Distance:

-km

Time:

3 hours

Altitude:

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Tour fees

￥10,000 per person and ￥12,000 for a single guest

Tour Information

What's Included:

  • Safety equipment and footwear
  • Hotel pick-up for guests staying in the Anbo area

What's not included:

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Things to bring:

  • Wear swim wear under your clothes
  • Towels
  • Spare dry clothing

Additional Info:

  • Do not attempt shower climbing without the presence of a trained guide and the correct equipment. There have been accidents in the past due to sudden river surges after heavy rain or typhoons which have washed people away.
  • When participating on YES tours and water activities all guests must have travel insurance to cover accident and medical costs in Japan. Guests without travel insurance in Japan can receive insurance cover from Tokio Marine Nichido Insurance.
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Cancellation Charges

Date/time of cancellationCancellation Charges
15 days in advanceFree
14–8 days in advance30％
7-2 days in advance50％
1 day or on the day100％

Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge will be waivered only if adverse weather prevents the guest from arriving to Yakushima, or adverse weather forces us to cancel the tour. Under all other circumstances if a the guest cancels a tour then cancellation charges apply.