Plan Details

●Description of Minakami Rafting Experience
The Minakami rafting tour is a sport where you ride with 7 guests and 1 guide and paddle down the river. The Minakami rafting tour has tourism regulations and we conduct tours in accordance with those standards, so please rest assured that our guides are experienced rafting professionals. Before the start, we will explain how to get on the boat, how to row the rafting paddle, and what to do if you fall off.
Gunma Prefecture Tonegawa upstream Minakami is a world famous rafting rapid spot, so much so that it is called Minakami rafting. The season is the HighWater season in May and June. You can enjoy an exciting rafting trip full of thrills, and from spring to autumn, you can experience various courses in the area that is the rapid rafting of the Tone River in Minakami!
The experience time is about 3 hours, but the time may vary slightly depending on the water level.

◆Access
・We recommend that those who want to sightsee come by car.
・If you are coming by car: 15 minutes from Kanetsu Expressway "Minakami I.C.".
・If you are coming by train: We will pick you up free of charge from JR "Minakami Station" or Joetsu Shinkansen "Jomo Kogen Station".
Please make sure to make a reservation in advance if you would like a pick-up.
Please feel free to contact us as we also offer pick-ups from nearby accommodations.

Schedule

●Minakami Rafting Half-Day Course Time Schedule
Morning Session
8:20AM Gathering (fill out waiver, change clothes)
9:30AM Departure from base (pick-up by car, listen to safety briefing)
10:00AM Tour Start
12:00AM Arrive at base

Afternoon Session
1:00PM Gathering
1:30PM Departure from base (pick-up by car, listen to safety briefing)
2:30PM Tour Start
4:15PM Arrive at base
●The 11AM rafting course will finish at approximately 2:00PM.
※The tour will last approximately 3 hours. Please note that the time may vary depending on the water level on the day.

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  1. Gather (reception). Pay the rafting tour fee.

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  2. Facility guide and rafting tour explanation (fill out the liability waiver)

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  3. move to the site (safety explanation) Let's listen to the safety talk!

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  4. Challenge the rapids! (Go down the river while practicing!)

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  5. Goal point (let's pose together (^^♪）

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  6.Let's enjoy BBQ♪
  You can freely choose to do it before or after the tour!

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  7. Please take some photos during the tour! (They are available for sale to those who wish to take them.)

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  Standard equipment is available for free rental, so you can rest assured!

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.

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.

[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.