Plan Details

◆Rafting & Canadian canoe
[Rafting and Canadian canoe 1-day course] Lunch box included
■Meeting time
・8:20am on the day (for those using the one-day course)
・12:20pm on the day (for those using the afternoon of the day and the morning of the next day)
※You can choose freely! You can do it all on the day or split it into two parts.
●For detailed information on rafting and Canadian canoe, please see the description of each activity.
Rafting boats are one boat for 6 to 7 people. Customers with fewer than that will be sharing with other people.
●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 and water level on the day, and the number of customers.
※Customers who use the expressway on weekends and holidays should leave a little earlier.
◆Special deals and notes
※Child rates apply to children of elementary school age and younger.
※The rate will be increased by 1,000 yen on weekends, national holidays, Obon, Golden Week, and Silver Week.

◆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 (credit cards not accepted)

Schedule

◎Gathering time
Gather at 8:30am
●Rafting & Canadian canoe time schedule
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
※Please note that the time may change depending on the weather and water level on the day.

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  First, go to reception!

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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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  The tour begins! Overcome various rapids!

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  Afternoon Outdoor safety briefing.

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  Tour start! Let's have fun, bonding with the great outdoors ♪

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  If you're having fun, pose with a smile like this (^^♪

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  You can also see this spectacular view ♪

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.

■Canoe

・Comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting wet
・Comfortable shoes (no sandals)
・Hat
Other useful items
・Towel
・Sunglasses
・Sunscreen
・Drinks
[Equipment included in the tour]
・Life jacket
・Paddle

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.

■Canoe

◇Canoe experience (Canadian canoe) precautions
・Please note that pregnant women, those who are not in good health, those who have drunk alcohol on the day, and those who are hungover will be refused the tour on the day. Please note that if you are unable to participate in the tour for the above reasons, a cancellation fee will be charged.
・In the unlikely event that a participant is injured, our guides are fully trained in rescue training and first aid training.
・The tour will be held rain or shine. However, if the lake water level rises and the situation becomes dangerous, the guide may cancel the tour at his/her discretion.

[Regarding children's participation]
・Elementary school students and above can participate.

[Age target]
・3 years old and up OK

◆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 have passed these tests, and all outdoor tours are accompanied by Rescue 3 and Medical First Aid certified 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 person per accident).
Accidents and 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 this insurance on the day at our company, with a non-refundable premium.

[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.