Trip ReportsI’ve Decided to Join the Kushiro River Expedition
In September 2026, I'm joining Tomoki Kokubun's guided Kushiro River Packraft Expedition. On eastern Hokkaido and why I decided to go.
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Trip Reports
Guide KokubunPaddling the Kushiro River 100km — 2026 Packraft Expedition with Tomoki Kokubun
The 2026 Kushiro River Packraft Expedition covers 100km from Lake Kussharo through the Kushiro Wetlands to the Pacific over 5 days. Guided by Tomoki Kokubun. Beginners welcome. 4 spots available, ¥98,000.
Guide KokubunA Water Journey from the Kushiro River Headwaters — Packraft Tours with Tomoki Kokubun in Eastern Hokkaido
Tomoki Kokubun runs packraft tours from Lake Kussharo and the Kushiro River headwaters in Akan-Mashu National Park. Step-by-step programs from half-day introductions through multi-day river travel. Guide and photographer based in eastern Hokkaido.