SUP & Rafting (1Day) with lunch

SUP (stand-up paddle) Minakami 1Day experience | Rafting and Outdoor TOP Minakami How about an SUP experience on the Minakami?

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What is SUP (Stand Up Paddle)? (Minakami Course)
It is a popular water sport where you ride a board like a big surfboard and paddle on the water.
SUP is a new and exciting activity that is rapidly gaining popularity both in Japan and overseas!
Not only can you ride the waves, but you can also cruise leisurely on the water surface, and once you get used to it, you can even race with your friends♪
Also, balancing on an unstable boat has a fitness effect.
It is sure to be enjoyed by a wide range of people, regardless of gender or age♪
Why not try the stylish outdoor activity Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Minakami Course?
■We also offer a set plan for the popular rafting.
Minakami is very famous as the first area in Japan where rafting was held.
◆We are the largest outdoor leisure company in Minakami Town, with a world champion in rafting on our staff. In addition to rafting and canyoning, we also run campsites and restaurants, so we offer a variety of packages.

What is rafting?
Minakami Town in Gunma Prefecture's upper reaches of the Tone River is a world-famous rafting spot with rapids, and there are various courses, from the high water season in May and June to exhilarating rafting in the summer, and rafting while looking at autumn leaves.
Rafting is a water sport in which you get on an 8-person rubber boat and paddle together to go down the rapids. (7 guests, 1 guide)
On rafting tours, one river guide will accompany each boat, and will explain how to ride and paddle before starting, so even beginners can participate with confidence.

◆Boat composition: 6 to 7 people will be in one boat.
For 2 to 5 people, you will share the boat with other people.

●Safety of SUP and rafting
Tours are conducted by professional guides who investigate the weather and the site in advance, and are fully prepared, but they are not necessarily safe. A professional guide will always accompany you, but since you are dealing with nature, there are risks involved. Please understand and agree to participate.

●Outdoor instructor guide
Some of the instructors are from other countries, so make sure you understand the explanation well. There are also language differences, so if you don't understand something, be sure to ask again before participating.
We recommend that customers who participate in the tour take out accident insurance and sports insurance in advance.
(Injury insurance is available on-site)
◎To ensure a safe and enjoyable tour, please participate with the support of the tour guide.

●Safety standards
Outdoor tours are conducted by the Minakami Town Outdoor Association, a general incorporated association. Each association is established within this organization, and they improve their skills, familiarize themselves with safety aspects, and set guide standards. In addition, there are strict standards set by the town's outdoor ordinances, and tours are held after clearing these. In addition, since the grades differ depending on the course, we conduct training to further strengthen safety. Since SUP tours are a sport that takes place in nature, we conduct tours with safety in mind.

●Request to customers
There are some places where you should not go unless instructed by the guide. Be sure to follow the guide's instructions. We ask that customers understand that this is a sport that you will be participating in on your own and participate in the tour.

●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.

Plan Details

Season	April to November
Participants	From 2 people
Adult Price	￥15,000～tax included ￥16,500
Child Price	￥8,000～tax included ￥8,800

※Price on weekends, holidays (long weekends) will be 1,100 yen higher than the price listed above (tax included).

※The cost increases by 1,000 yen for holidays, Obon, Golden Week, and Silver Week.

Plan Reservation

Plan Details

This SUP experience is a full-day course.
Meeting time is 8:20 AM, and you will have lunch (Gunma's specialty chicken meal bento) before joining the afternoon course, which will finish around 4 PM.
Your guide will take photos during the tour, which you can purchase after the tour.
Photos are sold for 1,000 yen per group.

Schedule

This is the schedule for those who wish to experience all the outdoor activities in one day.
■Rafting
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
Lunch Time
■SUP
1:30PM　Leave base (pick up by car, listen to safety briefing)
2:00PM　Tour start
4:00PM　Arrive base

※It is also possible to split the tour into two parts, so if you wish, please write in the request field when applying for both the afternoon of the day and the morning of the following day.

1. Gather (reception). Pay the tour fee.
2. Tour explanation (fill out the liability waiver)
You can enjoy the lake surface with SUP(^^♪
Let's explore around the lake♪
You can also take pictures--smile! Click!!
GOGO aggressively while rafting! !
There are some gentle slopes too, so don't worry!
Let's ride through these rapids♪♪

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.

■SUP

[Things to prepare]
- Swimsuit (required)
- Towel (required)
- Contact lenses (swim goggles available for rental)
- Glasses (glasses band) (required)
- Rash guard or water-repellent synthetic clothing
- Sneakers or outdoor sandals that can get wet (Crocs and those that cannot be fixed at the heel are not allowed)
[What is included in the tour]
- Tour guide fee
- Equipment rental fee
- Facility liability insurance
[Things that are useful to have]
- Change of clothes
- Sweatshirt or jumper for when it's cold
- First-aid medicine
- Insect repellent spray
For women
Skin care set Hair dryer Cosmetics

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.

■SUP

SUP Participation Precautions
・Please note that we will not allow pregnant women, those who are unwell, those who have drunk alcohol on the day, or those who are hungover to participate in the tour on the day.
・The tour will be held even in the rain.

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

◆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 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).
Injuries caused by personal actions are not covered, so we recommend that you take out personal injury insurance.
Customers who have not taken out insurance in advance can take out insurance on the day of the tour at our company.

[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.