Plan Details

◆Rafting & Hydrospeed
[Rafting and Hydrospeed 1Day Course] Lunch box included

●Meeting time is 8:30am.
●For detailed information on rafting and hydrospeed, please see the description of each activity.
●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 volume, and customer congestion on the day.
※If you are using the expressway on weekends or holidays, please leave a little earlier.
◆Discount information and notes
※Children's fee applies to children under elementary school age.
※The fee will be increased by 1,000 yen on weekends, holidays, Obon, Golden Week, and Silver Week.
◆Access
・We recommend that you come by car if you want to do sightseeing.
・If coming by car: 15 minutes from Minakami I.C. on the Kanetsu Expressway.
・If coming by train: We provide free pick-up service from JR Minakami Station or Jomo-Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen.
※If you require a pick-up service, please make a reservation in advance.
※We also provide pick-up service from the nearest accommodation, so please enquire.
◆Payment methods
・Please pay in cash on the day (cards cannot be used)

Schedule

◎Gathering time
Gather at 8:30am
●Rafting & Hydrospeed time schedule
8:30am Meet (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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  Please check in first!

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  All participants must fill out the liability waiver.

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  Listen the safety talk! There will be foreign guide so Listen carefully and ask questions if you don't understand!

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  The tour begins! Overcome various rapids!

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  Afternoon: Outdoor Hydrospeed

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  Active sports!

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  Impressive!

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  Refreshing activities!

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.

■HydroSpeed

・Swimsuit (required)
・Towel (required)
・For those who wear contact lenses (swim goggles available for rental)
・For those who wear glasses (glasses band) (required)
・Rash guard or water-repellent synthetic clothing

[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
・Emergency medication
・Insect repellent spray
〇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.

■HydroSpeed

◇Hydrospeed Precautions
・Please note that pregnant women, those who are unwell, those who have drunk alcohol on the day, and those who are hungover will be refused tours 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 a non-refundable insurance 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.