White Water Rafting Rivers of the World - Japan

Rafting The Saru River, Japan

The Saru River is located in the Hokkaido islands of Japan and has its sources in the Hidaka Mountains. The water body moves through the stunning lands of the nation and finally drops into the Pacific Ocean. The river has become highly popular for its wonderful whitewaters and the multi-hued boulders that stand in its course.  

The Saru River, moreover, holds the beautiful Nibutani Dam, located at the Nibutani Village. Rising in the breathtaking mountains, the river gets its amazing volume through melt snows and heavy rains. With several twists and turns present in its course, the waterway makes its way along high-sided gorges and lush-green forests.

Apart from being recognized as the epitome of beauty, the Saru River is a sheer pleasure for rafting aficionados as well. The water body provides a good blend of tumultuous waves and high-rising rapids. For any enthusiastic rafter, the river brings in several interesting bends and twists teamed with equally exhilarating waves. The cascading drops make your trip even more exciting by falling down from the steep gorges creating tumultuous ripples in the whitewaters. Along with the dramatic drops, the beautiful natural scenery by the riverside makes an excellent rafting ambience. Moreover, the Saru River brings the most enthralling torrents to slide down the watercourse.  

To get a taste of the pulse-soaring whitewaters of the Saru River, you are required to have some knowledge in swimming. The almost four-hour long rafting trip allows only rafters above the age of 14 to join in for the rafting journey. But, don’t forget to carry along your essentials and some refreshments to keep you hydrated throughout your enthralling rafting expedition!

 

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