Plan Details

◆Rafting & Canyoning & BBQ
[Rafting and canyoning 1-day course with BBQ] Lunch box included
BBQ will be held after all tours from 4:30 PM. (About 2 hours)

●Meeting time is 8:30 am.
●For detailed explanations of rafting and canyoning, please see the description of each activity.
●We also have accommodation packages that include outdoor activities, so please see each option.
◆How to make a reservation
To make a reservation, please call 0278-72-5086.
If you are applying online, please contact us using the [Reservation Form] button at the bottom of the page.
※Please note that the time may differ slightly depending on the weather, water level, and customer congestion on the day.
※If you are using the expressway on weekends and holidays, please leave a little earlier.
◆Special information and notes
※Group discount: 1,000 yen discount for reservations of 5 or more people
※Child fee: Applicable to children under elementary school age.
※Prices are 1,000 yen higher on weekends, national holidays, Obon, Golden Week, and Silver Week.
※Repeat customer discounts available
◆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 Kanetsu Expressway.
・If coming by train: Free shuttle service available from JR Minakami Station or Jomo-Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen.
※If you would like a shuttle service, please make a reservation in advance.
※We also provide shuttle service from the nearest accommodation, so please contact us for more information.
◆Payment methods
・Please pay in cash on the day (cards not accepted)

Schedule

◎Gathering time
Meet at 8:30am
●Time schedule with rafting, canyoning and BBQ
8:30am Gather (fill out waiver, change clothes)
9:30am Leave base (pick up by car, listen to safety briefing)
10:00am Tour start
12:00am Arrive base
12:00pm Lunch time [lunch included]
1:15pm Leave base (pick up by car, listen to safety briefing)
2:00pm Tour start
4:00pm Arrive base
4:30pm BBQ start
4:30pm BBQ end
※Please note that the time may change depending on the weather and water level on the day.

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  Let's start by registering!

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  All participants must fill out the liability waiver.

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  Let's hear the safety explanation! We have foreign staff, so let's listen carefully.

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  ツアースタートです！様々な激流を乗り越えろ！

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  Afternoon outdoor safety briefing.

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  Tour start! Let's all have fun and become one with nature! ♪

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  If it's fun, make a big smile like this and say cheese(^^♪

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  Just when you feel hungry, we had a hearty BBQ.

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.