Drifting down the Kinugawa River, you can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the Kinugawa Gorge right from the boat.

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Kinugawa River Boat Tour
Paddle down the river and experience the seasonal sceneries of nature.
The Kinugawa River runs North to South from the Kanto East Plains. It runs off a stream of the Tone River, and spans across 176km. On the river coast is “Tate Iwa”, a 100m tall giant stone. Surrounding the river are beautiful sceneries that change across four seasons.
Kinugawa River Boat Tour is an experience where visitors can come face to face with the beauty of Kinugawas nature. Visitors will ride a boat controlled by a fearsome captain as they careen through the trenches of Kinugawa River on a 40 minute attraction.
April to June is the flower season, with Konsawa, Murasaki Casio, Mamezakura, Kasumizakura, and wisteria flowers. July to August is Utsugi, Matatabi, and Gamazumi. Visitors can also see animals such as freshwater trout and kingfishers. September to November is when things change drastically, and Autumn leaves start to show up in the trench. Visitors can see Fuyo flowers, Blue Herons, and Wagtails.
Open only from April to late November. In addition to those who want to enjoy the nature, the boat tour itself is also dynamic and powerful. Children and adults alike can enjoy this attraction.
Highlights
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Experience the nature, flora, fauna, and beauty of Kinugawa River’s trench.
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Paddling through mysterious stones is thrilling.
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Watch out for your captain’s fearsome control.
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12 rides per day. Reservations are preferred.
Photos
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In the fall, descend through the fiery foliage
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Paddle through a grand trench
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The captain paddling with brevity.
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Splash through wild moments
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Spring and Summer, when green leaves grow their beauty.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 鬼怒川ライン下り
- Postal Code
- 321-2522
- Address
- 1414 Kinugawaonsenohara, Nikko City, Tochigi
- Telephone
- 0288-77-0531
- Closed
- Open only mid April to late November (Open Everyday during the period)
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Admission
- Adults (over Middle School) 3,500 yen, Children (Older than 4), 2,400 yen, Infants (Age 1 to 3) 800 yen
- Directions
- 5 minute walk from Tobu Railway Kinugawa Line Kinugawa Onsen Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)