Plan Details

■What is included in the plan
[BBQ ingredients] ・Fried noodles ・Vegetables (onion, eggplant, green pepper, carrot
・Pumpkin, mushroom, cabbage, potato)
※Vegetable types may vary slightly depending on the season.
・Meat (beef skirt steak, pork, lamb, chicken, sausage, beef)
※Please note that the types may vary slightly depending on the season.
・BBQ ingredients are provided, but you are free to bring your own. You can also buy food nearby! (15 minutes by car to the nearest supermarket)
◆Breakfast
・Jam bread
・Banana
・Juice
・Yogurt

◆Equipment
BBQ grill, net, iron plate, plates (side plates, sauce plates), cups, chopsticks, tongs, oil, sauce, seasoned salt and pepper are included.

[Necessary items]
Nothing to prepare.
You can participate empty-handed.

[About reservations]
Reservations must be made by 4pm the day before.
Depending on availability, reservations may not be possible, so please make your reservation as early as possible.

This plan can accommodate 2 to 10 people per plot.

[Meeting time]
◎If you do outdoor activities first
8:20 AM~
10:45 AM~
1:00 PM~
2:30 PM~
◎If you check in first
4:00 PM~
5:00 PM~
6:00 PM~

[Meeting place]
■Meeting place for outdoor facilities
Rafting and Outdoor TOP Minakami Company
170-1 Tsunago, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1725
☎ 0278-72-5086
※Please note that this is different from the location of the accommodation facility.

■ Meeting place at accommodation
Minakami camp hills
433-14 Terama, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma
TEL.0278-72-8081

Guests who wish to participate in an outdoor experience before checking in at the campsite should first gather at TOP Mizukami Company.
Guests who wish to participate in an experience after checking in at the campsite should gather at TOP Mizukami Company after checking in at the campsite.

[Transportation]
■Meeting place for accommodation
・If coming by car: 3 minutes from Minakami I.C. on the Kanetsu Expressway
・If coming by train: Free pick-up from JR Minakami Station or Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo-Kogen Station

■Meeting place for rafting
・If coming by car: 15 minutes from Minakami I.C. on the Kanetsu Expressway
・If coming by train: Free pick-up from JR Minakami Station or Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo-Kogen Station

※If you would like a pick-up, please make a reservation in advance
※We also provide pick-up from the nearest accommodation, so please contact us

[Eligibility]
※Those who participate in outdoor activities
・Pregnant women, those who are unwell, those who have drunk alcohol on the day, and those with a hangover cannot participate.
・The tour will proceed even if it rains. However, if the river water level rises and becomes dangerous, the tour may be canceled at the discretion of the guide.

[Target age]
※Activity participants
-Anyone can participate
-You only need to be around 110cm tall

[Equipment]
[Free rafting equipment rental]
-Helmet
-Wetsuit
-Life jacket
-Paddles, etc.
-Warm shower
-Flush toilet

[Benefits and services]
-Free shuttle from nearby stations ※Reservation required
-Free shuttle from nearby lodgings
-Free parking
-Hot spring discount
-Souvenir discount voucher (Baumkuchen specialty store GARBA, chocolate specialty store Bossa Nova)

[Other]
※Please bring a cage if you have a pet.
We can lend one to customers who don't have one.

Schedule

●Minakami Rafting Half-Day Course Time Schedule
Morning Session
8:20AM Gathering (fill out liability 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
4:00PM Arrive at base
●The 11AM rafting course will finish at approximately 2:00.
※The tour will last approximately 3 hours. Please note that the time may vary depending on the water level on the day.

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.