WE ARE ONE International Party is going to have our party this time under the sun and splashing water with White Water Rafting!!! It will then followed by a BBQ by the river to fill all your hungry stomaches.
今度のWE ARE ONE国際交流パーティーは照りつける太陽の下、飛び散る水しぶきと共に、ラフティングを開催いたします! もちろんBBQも川の側で開催いたします。
Seta River is the only river running from Lake Biwa and it allows children, adults and the whole family to enjoy white water rafting in Shiga prefecture! In first half we practice paddling and have a Teamwork Challenge game atop the raft as we slowly float down stream, approaching the waiting rapids!
What is included? Car pick up from bus stop to start point, Guiding fee, Gear rentals, boats, life jackets, helmets, Insurance, Tax are included BBQ food (meat, vegetable, drinks, snacks, sweet) BBQ stove, charcoal, grill, tongs, chopsticks, paper plates, paper cups, chopping board, kitchen knife, water for washing ingredients, table, and chairs.
We will meet before 10am at JR Ishiyama Station and leave at 10am sharp to take a bus. So please find out how long you need to get there and refrain from being late.
All participating guests will fill out the necessary forms and change into bathers etc. After changing clothes, the equipment to be used on the tour will be distributed. When everyone has arrived, our company car will come to pick up everyone and take them to the start point.
When we arrive at the start point, on the ground we will first explain procedures for safety, how to use the equipment, what to do if you fall out of the raft etc.
If on a River Tour, after the procedure explanations we will play games as we slowly float down river towards the rapids.
And then.... the waves! Everyone has to work together so we can make it!...\(◎o◎)/!
After the rapids, the river basically becomes calm again. As we repeat the game from earlier, we head towards the finish point.
After the tour has finished, we will take a commemorative photo. From the finishing area, we will return by car to the gathering place at about 1pm. After changing clothes, the BBQ begins!
What to bring? 1. A set of dry clothes to change into after getting wet. 2. An extra pair of shoes for the rafting. Alternatively, you can rent a pair of wet shoes for 300yen from 22cm to 29cm, please indicate so by mailing to we.are.one.japan@gmail.com 3. Personal gear, sun protection, sunglass, towel etc.
For those coming for the above event, in order to reserve a place for the first 30 participants, please make the full payment in advance. Send us a message at we.are.one.japan@gmail.com and we'll give you our bank account number to transfer the payment.