Let’s enjoy canoeing in Chitose!
For those visiting the Chitose area, where New Chitose Airport, the gateway to Hokkaido, is located, I highly recommend canoeing.
Canoes are small boats made of hollowed-out wood, and have been used for thousands of years as a means of transportation and as tools for hunting and transporting people.
In Japan, canoeing was adopted as an official sport at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and it has become a popular sport that has produced many Olympic athletes.
In the Chitose area, where New Chitose Airport is located, canoeing has become a popular activity to enjoy the rich nature of Hokkaido.
Canoeing is a great way to enjoy Sapporo and Chitose in a luxurious way.
Here is an introduction to what kind of canoeing you can enjoy in the Chitose area.
Chitose Canoeing for Families and Large Groups
If you are visiting the Chitose area with your family, we recommend the canoeing experience that can be enjoyed only by families.
The GW-only Koinobori (carp streamer) canoe tour can be enjoyed by anyone over the age of one, making it a great way for parents and children to create memories of their trip to Hokkaido together with grandparents.
There is a good chance that you will see swans on the Bibi River.
The swans swimming gracefully are much larger than you might imagine.
Canoeing alongside these beautiful, white swans will surely leave you with memories that will last a lifetime!
If you are traveling with a group of people other than your family, you may want to try rafting in a rafting boat.
Rafting boats, unlike canoes, are large boats that can hold 6 to 8 people, making it a great activity for large groups.
While rafting usually takes you through intense water currents, on the Bibi River, you will be going at a leisurely pace.
This is a private tour, so you can create wonderful river rafting memories with just your friends and family!
If you want to enjoy private time in the Chitose area, let’s try the early morning canoeing!
Since there are so many people visiting the Chitose area, which is close to Sapporo, it is difficult to take time for private activities.
If you feel like ‘It’s a family trip, and I want to enjoy more time with my family!,’ canoeing is a great way to enjoy a private tour.
Canoeing on the Bibi River is not only a family-only experience, but you can start as early as 6:30 in the morning!
Enjoying a canoeing experience with just your family on a quiet river in the early morning, you may be able to have some deep conversations that you normally wouldn’t have.
This is also perfect for greedy families who want to enjoy their family trip for as long as possible.
The morning coffee you drink on the canoe will be even more special than the one you usually drink at home!
Please try early morning canoeing.
The appeal of canoeing in the Chitose area
The appeal of canoeing in the Chitose area can be felt from its closeness to the water.
Canoeing allows you to enjoy the perspective of the waterfowl, which is something you cannot experience in a regular boat.
The ride is as smooth as if you were skiing on the water, a sensation that is rarely experienced and is sure to fascinate those who ride it. 
Canoeing is easy to operate, so even people who don’t usually do sports can enjoy the experience.
There are people who participate in canoeing with their children, couples who have finished raising their children, and large groups of friends on vacation!
The canoeing experience is available on the lush green waters of the Bibi River, and will surely make your trip to Hokkaido a wonderful one as you enjoy the scenery.
Canoeing in Chitose is a great way to experience Hokkaido without any preparation!
What do you need to prepare for canoeing in Chitose?
Actually, there is almost nothing you need for the canoeing experience.
Everything you need can be rented, and you don’t have to worry about your camera since photography during the experience is included in the plan.
Whether it’s your first time or not, you can fully enjoy the rich nature of canoeing that can only be experienced here in Hokkaido!
Some plans allow you to bring your dog along, so you can have a wonderful river rafting experience with your precious family member, your pooch.
If you’re visiting Chitose for sightseeing, be sure to take part in a canoeing trip at least once!
