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Sogi Falls Area Canoe + Nature Guided Tour

Experience the Impressive Sogi Falls and its Surrounds by Canoe and on Foot

Kirishima Area Nature Sports #カヌー

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Sogi Falls is located in the middle of the Kawauchi River where spring water from the Kirishima Mountain Range flows. The falls, which are 210 meters wide and 12 meters tall. You will take a canoe ride down the river around this waterfall to the Sogi Power Plant Ruins, which is popular for its nostalgic scenery. After landing, you can spend a relaxing time walking through nature with a local guide while enjoying the area's unique scenery, including the Good Design Award-winning diversion channel. We can also recommend some places to eat nearby.

Sogi Falls is located in the middle of the Kawauchi River where spring water from the Kirishima Mountain Range flows. The falls, which are 210 meters wide and 12 meters tall. You will take a canoe ride down the river around this waterfall to the Sogi Power Plant Ruins, which is popular for its nostalgic scenery. After landing, you can spend a relaxing time walking through nature with a local guide while enjoying the area's unique scenery, including the Good Design Award-winning diversion channel. We can also recommend some places to eat nearby.

Highlight
You’ll be stunned by the dynamic impact of Sogi’s view. Canoes allow you to enjoy the scenery without touching the water, so people of all ages can enjoy it.

Contents / Overview (3 hours)
1. Guided tour of Sogi Falls (30min) : You’ll learn about Sogi Falls and the surrounding area.
2. Canoe ride or SUP (90min) : You’ll begin at the bottom of Sogi Falls and head into the Kawauchi River. You’ll canoe or SUP to the ruins of a hydroelectric power station that was used in the Meiji Period, the Sogi Power Plant Ruins. During the ride, you’ll alight onto the riverbank to enjoy a café time surrounded by nature.
3. Guided walking tour (60min) : After reaching land, you’ll be guided on a walking tour through a nature-filled path that was awarded the Good Design Award, awarded to places that are designed to improve living or society. Your destination is the Sogi Falls diversion channel.

Basic Information

Address	鹿児島県伊佐市大口宮人628-41
Telephone Number	0995-29-4113（（伊佐市地域振興課原田））
Business Days/ Hours	July-November (Unavailable periods : December-June)
Fee	16,500 yen~/person Included in cost : Guide fees, river activity fees, insurance, café time refreshments Not included in cost : No wet suits are included as you will not be entering the water. English on-site guide (When you need it, please contact; kagoshimatravelguide@kagoshima-kankou.com)
Group size	3 and up / Up to 20
Application deadline	2 weeks prior
Other conditions	*Cancellation Policy : Cancellation date (calculated from reservation date) / Cancellation fee 3 days prior to same day / 50%
Where to apply	E-mail：isapr@city.isa.lg.jp ※English OK / Mr. Harada, Isa City, Tourism PR Manager
Directions	By car　 from Airport ...40㎞・45min. from Kirishima Onsenkyo... 41㎞・60min. from Kagoshima City ...75㎞・80min.
Website	Sogi Falls Park Sogi Power Plant Ruins Diversion Channel
Notes	Hosted by Mr. Suguru Hashiki

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