[Autumn Event] Half-Day Minakami Rafting Course
[Autumn event On held] Half-day outdoor rafting course(^^♪
◆Rafting Autumn limited discount event now being held!
Rafting is possible here in the Minakami Onsen area, just 2 hours from the Kanto region.
You can enjoy rafting in the clear waters of the upper reaches of the Tone River.
●We also offer a variety of private courses with rafting, such as BBQ packages and accommodation packages, so please feel free to use them.
●What is rafting?
Mikami rafting is a water sport in which you join forces to go down rapids in a large rubber boat that can carry up to 8 people.
Mikami rafting half-day courses are held several times in the morning and afternoon.
This is a course that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Boat allocation will be with other people.
●Eligibility to participate
Healthy people from children around 120 cm to those up to 70 years old
*If you want to play aggressively, we recommend the rafting rapids course.
◆Services
・Free pick-up from the nearest station or nearby accommodation (Jomo-Kogen Station, Minakami Station) *Reservation required
*Not available for the former Niiharu area, Sarugakyo, Takumi no Sato, etc.
・Luggage can be stored at reception only for pick-up
・Free pasta lunch *Reservation required
・Free parking ・Free drinks ・Hot spring discount ticket
◆Contact information
Rafting and Outdoors TOP Minakami Company
170-1 Tsunago, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1725
☎ 0278-72-5086
Plan Details
Season | September - November |
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Participants | Available for 1 person to groups! |
Adult Price | ¥5,000~tax included ¥5,500 |
Child Price | ¥3,800~tax included ¥4,180 |
※Price on weekends, holidays (long weekends) will be 1,100 yen higher than the price listed above (tax included).
◆Special deals and notes
※Please note that other discounts cannot be used for this plan.
※The price will be increased by 1,000 yen on weekends, holidays, Obon, Golden Week, and Silver Week.
◆It is very 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 is less crowded!
●What is included in the tour
Guide fee, full set of tour equipment, facility liability insurance
●What you need
Shoes that you don't mind getting wet (sandals or sneakers with fixed heels)
Towel, swimsuit, glasses band for those who wear glasses
●What you need
Rash guard, regular medication, insurance card, spirit of adventure
●Outdoor experience activities are sports that are performed in nature, so they are not necessarily safe. Please understand this before participating.
●Our outdoor activities are covered by facility liability insurance, but the liability insurance covers mistakes made by the guide in operation or equipment malfunctions. Injuries and accidents caused by personal actions are not covered. For example, if you get on or off a rafting boat, or fall while walking in a river, or if you fall while canyoning while moving through a river or walking along a mountain path.
●Injury insurance
In cases where liability insurance is not applicable, we recommend that you take out injury insurance.
If you have already taken out injury insurance, that's fine, but if you haven't, you can pay on the spot. We offer injury insurance with a 200 yen one-time premium, 2,200 yen for outpatient treatment, 3,300 yen for hospitalization, and up to 3 million yen for major injuries. (This is entirely optional.)
Plan Reservation
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Plan Details
Boats are arranged in groups of 6 to 7. Guests with below than 6 people will share the boat.
◆Other recommendations
・Camping accommodation BBQ pack
・Lodge accommodation BBQ pack
・Glamping accommodation luxury BBQ pack
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.
For online applications, please contact us using the [Reservation Form] button at the bottom of the page.
◆Please note that the time may vary 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.
Schedule
◆Payment method
・Please pay in cash on the site (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%
On the day → 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 Kanetsu 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 do rafting or canyoning first will be decided based on the amount of water on the day. First, check in!
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All participants must fill out the liability waiver.
Then please make a payment. -
Let's listen to the safety talk!
There is also a guide for foreigners, so please listen carefully -
Tour opens! Let’s experience a joyful outdoor tour!
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Say Cheese! At the goal point!
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Challenge!
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Let's have fun splashing around in the water (^^♪
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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.
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.
Reservation・Inquiries
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This plan includes rafting, canyoning, and BBQ♪ Minakami is a popular area for Minakami-based outdoor activities including rafting, canyoning, hydro-speed, SUP, etc. This plan is an outdoor package full of adventure that includes the popular activities of rafting, canyoning, and BBQ. Spend the entire day with enjoying the outdoors. Families are also welcome to participate. You can choose to participate in all the activities on the same day or split them up between two half-day sessions. Lunch is included, and after the tour you'll have BBQ. ●Participation requirements - Open to all participants - Must be at least about 110 cm tall ●Meeting time - 8:30 AM (Do all activities on the same day: morning rafting➡lunch➡canyoning➡BBQ) - 12:30 PM (Afternoon canyoning➡BBQ on the same day) (Free lunch and morning rafting the next day) ◆Services - Free pickup and drop-off from the nearest station (Jomo-Kogen Station, Minakami Station) *Reservation needed - Free parking ・Discount coupons for hot spring ◆Contact information Rafting and Outdoor TOP Minakami Company Tsunago 170-1, Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture 379-1725 ☎ 0278-72-5086
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Adult ¥6,000~
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