Plan Details

◆1-day course of Rafting Minakami course & Canyoning Minakami course
[1-day course of rafting and canyoning with lunch box included]
Two types to choose from☟
①1-day on the same day (raft & canyoning)
・Do everything on the same day
②1-day on the same day and the next day (raft & canyoning)
・Half-day rafting course in the morning on the same day Half-day canyoning course in the afternoon the next day
◎You can choose freely, so you can decide according to your schedule.

●For detailed explanations of rafting and canyoning, please see the description of each activity.
◆Other recommendations
・Camping accommodation BBQ pack
・Lodge accommodation BBQ pack
・Glamping accommodation luxury BBQ pack
We also have accommodation packages that are bundled with outdoor activities, so please see each option.
◆How to make a reservation
To make a reservation, please call 0278-72-5086.
If you would like to apply online, please contact us using the [Reservation Form] button at the bottom of the page.
◆The area will be quite crowded during the Obon period in August and on Saturday afternoons.
If you don't like crowded situations, we recommend going at a different time as it will be less crowded!
※Please note that the opening times may vary slightly depending on the weather and water level on the day, and how busy the area is with customers.
※If you are using the expressway on weekends and holidays, please plan to leave a little earlier.

Schedule

◆Payment method
・Please pay in cash on the day (credit cards not accepted)

◆Cancellation
In the event of cancellation due to customer's convenience, the following cancellation fees will be charged.
10-7 days before → 10%
6-2 days before → 30%
The day before → 50%
The day of → 100%
※If you are unable to make it to the tour due to traffic jams, you may be charged the full amount. Please be careful.

◆Access
・We recommend that you come by car if you want to sightsee.
・If coming by car: 15 minutes from Minakami I.C. on the Kan'etsu Expressway.
・If coming by train: Free pick-up service available from JR Minakami Station or Jomo-Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen.
※If you would like a pick-up service, please make a reservation in advance.
※We also provide pick-up service from the nearest accommodation, so please contact us.

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  Whether you start with rafting or canyoning will be decided that day depending on the water volume. First of all, regist

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  All participants must fill out the liability waiver.

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  Let's listen to the safety talk!
  There is also a guide for foreigners, so please listen carefully

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  Let the tour begin! Let's experience an awesome outdoor tour!

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  Say cheese at the finish line!
  We'll be providing lunch for you, so enjoy a delicious lunch!

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  here we go! Challenge yourself to your next outdoor tour experience!

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  You can play refreshing and soaked with water on Minakami!(^^♪

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  Taking a photo at the finish line (^^♪
  Very satisfied with the outdoor experience with family and friends♪

Things to Bring

■Rafting

Items to Prepare for Minakami Rafting and What’s Included in the Tour
【Items You Need to Bring】
・Swimsuit (Required): To wear under the wetsuit (no rentals available).
・Towel (Required): No rentals available.
・Eyeglass Band (Required for glasses wearers).
・Waterproof Sneakers or Outdoor Sandals: Must have heel support (Crocs or sandals without secure straps are not allowed).

【Items Included in the Tour】
・Tour Guide Fee
・Equipment Rental Fee
・Facility Liability Insurance

【Payment Information】
・Credit cards are not accepted.
・Please prepare cash or PayPay for payment.

【Optional Items】 (Convenient but Not Essential)
・Rash Guard or Water-Resistant Synthetic Clothing: For wearing under the wetsuit.
・Swim Goggles.
・Change of Clothes.
・Warm Clothing (e.g., sweatshirts or jackets) for colder weather.
・Personal Medication.
・Insect repellent spray.
〇【For Women】
Skincare products, cosmetics, and a hairdryer.

■Canyoning

●What to bring for Minakami canyoning
[Things to prepare by the customer]
・Swimsuit (required)
・Towel (required)
・For those who wear glasses (glasses band) (required)
※Rubber bands can be used as a substitute, but please note that we cannot guarantee against loss or damage.
[What is included in the tour]
・Tour guide fee
・Equipment rental fee
・Facility liability insurance

[Things that are useful to have] (Things that are not a problem if not required)
・Rash guard or water-repellent synthetic clothing
・For those who wear contact lenses (swim goggles are available for rental)
・Sunscreen

〇For women
Skin care set Hair dryer Cosmetics
※Credit card payments are not accepted on-site, so please prepare cash or PayPay.

Important Notes

■Rafting

・For safety reasons, hand-held cameras are not allowed during the tour.
・GoPro or other mounted devices that keep your hands free are acceptable.
・Pregnant women, those feeling unwell, individuals who have consumed alcohol on the day of the tour, or those who are hungover will not be allowed to participate.
・Tours proceed even in rainy conditions. Please note that cancellations due to personal reasons, a cancellation fee will be charged.

◆Water Level Regulations
・Minakami Town has strict safety standards. If the water level exceeds the limit, the tour may be cancelled.
・In case of cancellation, you can switch to alternative activities such as lake rafting or other available outdoor activities for the day.

◆Important Notes for Participants
・Outdoor tours are conducted in nature and may involve inherent risks.
・Please understand this thoroughly before making a reservation.

◆Guide Standards
・Minakami’s outdoor tours follow the Outdoor Tourism Ordinance, which enforces strict safety regulations and standards.
・All guides are certified in Rescue 3 and Medical First Aid, ensuring your safety throughout the tour.

◆Insurance Coverage
・All tours include facility liability insurance (up to ¥300 million per accident per person).
・Personal injuries or accidents caused by individual actions are not covered under this insurance.
・It is recommended to purchase accident insurance. If you do not have prior coverage, you can opt for a one-day insurance plan through the company on the day of the tour.

■Canyoning

●Notes for participating in minakami canyoning
・Please note that pregnant women, those who are unwell, those who have drunk alcohol on the day, and those who are hungover will be refused the tour on the day.

◆Request to customers participating in water canyoning tours
Outdoor tours are sports that involve nature, so they are not necessarily always safe.
As they are conducted in nature, they contain dangerous elements.
Please understand the details before making a reservation.

◆Minakami canyoning guide standards
Outdoor tours in Minakami Town are governed by the Outdoor Tourism Ordinance, which sets regulations and standards, and the Outdoor Association, a general incorporated association, has been established, which sets even stricter standards and regulations.
Our canyoning guides meet these standards, and all outdoor tours are accompanied by qualified Rescue 3 and medical first aid personnel, so you can participate with peace of mind.

◆Insurance details
All tours include facility attendant liability insurance (coverage up to 300 million yen per accident per person).
We recommend that you take out personal injury insurance as accidents and injuries caused by personal actions are not covered.
Customers who have not signed up in advance can sign up on the day at our company on a non-refundable basis.

[Regarding Tour Cancellations]
Depending on weather conditions or circumstances on the tour day, the guide may determine that the tour is unsafe and cancel it. Please be aware of this in advance.
※ In case of complete cancellation, the tour fee will not be charged.
※ Please note that transportation costs to our location will be at your own expense.

[Regarding Cancellations]
If the customer cancels due to personal reasons, the following cancellation fees will apply:
10～7 days before → 10%
6～2 days before → 30%
The day before → 50%
On that day → 100%
※ Please note that even if you are unable to make it to the tour due to traffic delays, you may still be charged the full amount.