Take on Nature!
A serious river adventure.
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What is Shower Climbing?
Shower climbing (sawanobori) is
a style of mountaineering that ascends mountain streams.
Unlike ordinary mountain trails,
in sawanobori you advance along the flow of the water.
Because there is no maintained trail,
it calls for map-reading skill, and rope work
safely,
to pass waterfalls and pools safely—
in short, all-round mountaineering technique.
It may sound difficult at first,
but our instructors design
safely,
the courses and content
so the activity can be enjoyed safely,
so that
even first-timers can
fully enjoy the refreshing, untouched nature
and experience
free-spirited mountaineering
to the fullest.
ABOUT Pricing
PATHFINDER ACTIVITY's
shower climbing fee includes
rental of all equipment and
insurance.
Coverage is solid should anything happen,
so you can experience the great outdoors with nothing but yourself.
Shower Climbing Experience (3 hours)
Full equipment rental included
COURSE Courses
Hyuga Course
A relaxed course climbing while swimming through clear streams—recommended for beginners.
Osuzu Course
A course up steep waterfalls and rocks, where you feel nature's raw power.
FLOW Schedule
Meet and check in at the gathering point
On arrival, you'll fill in the application form and get an insurance briefing at check-in.
* Meeting points: Ishinami, Mimitsu, Hyuga City – former Tanohara District fire garage (Hyuga Course); Osuzuyama Campground (Osuzu Course)
Get changed
We explain the rental gear and you change clothes to prepare for departure.
Please use the restroom before changing.
Move to the starting point
Once fully geared up, we drive to the starting point.
Final preparation
Our staff hand out wetsuits in your size. After changing, you put on shoes, a life jacket, a helmet and other gear—transformation complete!
Departure
Listen carefully to the guide's safety talk, and the climb begins! Enjoy it to the fullest and soak in the great outdoors!
Tour ends
After reaching the goal, we drive back to base and get changed. Then you’ll learn how to download your tour photo data, and the tour concludes.
Important Notes
* For safety, the tour may be canceled depending on the weather the day before or the day of.
* A minimum of 4 participants is required. (If the minimum is not met, we will contact you by 5 days before the tour.)
* For safety reasons, guests who have consumed alcohol cannot participate.
* This tour requires physical stamina, so please sleep well beforehand and arrive in good condition.
* Cancellation fees apply for cancellations from 5 days before the tour date.
5–3 days before: 30% of the fee
2 days before: 40% of the fee
Day before: 50% of the fee
Day of: 100% of the fee
* No cancellation fee applies if the tour is canceled due to weather.
Q&A FAQ
How to Book
To book, please use the application form via the button below.
Make your bookinghere
* Please complete the consent form
After completing the application form above, please fill out the consent form (Google Form) before the tour day, and also select your equipment sizes.
* Without agreement to the consent form, participation will be declined for safety reasons.
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