Plan Details

This is a package that includes a half-day Minakami buggy experience and a stay at the lodge Yamanoie with dinner and breakfast.
～Participation requirements～
・Elementary school students (ages 6) to 70 years old
・Even first-timers can participate in the buggy, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.
Children can also participate, so you can enjoy it as a family group while enjoying touring in the great outdoors.

Schedule

※Meeting times are 8:30 for the morning session and 12:30 for the afternoon session.
※When making a reservation, please select your buggy start time from either [morning] or [afternoon] using the [Reservation Form] button at the bottom of the page.

Schedule (for afternoon buggy start)

12:30 PM Meet (fill out waiver, change clothes)
1:00 PM Depart (pick-up by car, listen to safety briefing)
1:30 PM Buggy start
3:30 PM Arrive at base
4:30 PM Shopping, travel
5:00 PM Check-in at Lodge Yamanoie Overnight stay
10:00 PM Lights out Bed
7:30 AM Breakfast
Sightseeing in Minakami
[Check-in from 4:00 PM. ] [Check-out is at 10:00 AM. 】
※Please note that the time may vary slightly depending on the weather and customer traffic on the day.
※If you are using the expressway on weekends or holidays, please leave a little earlier.

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  1. Gather (reception). Pay the tour fee.

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  2. Tour explanation (fill out the liability waiver)

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  3. Move to the site (safety briefing) Let's listen to safety talk!

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  4. Move to the site and enjoy an exhilarating tour!

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  5. Arrived at the Lodge Yamanoie!

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  6. A starry sky will welcome you!
  The sounds of insects become the background music, soothing your daily fatigue!

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  7. The bath is a source water bath, allowing you to relax and unwind.

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  8. Dinner will be Genghis Khan hotpot.

Things to Bring

■Buggy

[Things to bring with you on the buggy]
- Clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- Shoes that are easy to move in (no sandals)

[Other useful things]
- Towel
- Drinks
- Change of shoes and clothes in case they get dirty

[What's included in the tour]
- Tour guide fee
- Equipment rental fee
- Facility liability insurance

[Things that are useful]
- Change of clothes
- Sweatshirt or jumper for when it's cold
- Regular medicines
- Insect repellent spray

■Lodge Yamanoie

●What to bring for overnight guests
Yukatas are not provided, so please bring pajamas etc.

●Amenities
Items provided at the accommodation
Towels, bath towels, shampoo, body soap, hair dryer, toothbrush

●For outdoor participants, please click on the activity below to bring
Please check the "What to bring" column for each activity.
◆Rafting
◆Canyoning
◆Canoe
◆Buggy

Important Notes

■Buggy

[Buggy Tour Precautions]
- You will be operating the Buggy yourself, so be careful not to go too fast or take curves
- Listen carefully to what the guide says and follow their instructions
- Accidents involving bone fractures on uneven surfaces are common. Listen carefully to the guide's explanations and drive the buggy safely.
- Seniors citizens are not allowed to participate (70 years or older)
- You may be asked to use your own car to travel from reception to the site
- Rain or shine. However, if the weather is not so good or dangerous, the tour may be canceled at the discretion of the guide.

◆Request to customers
Outdoor tours are sports that involve nature, so they are not necessarily safe.
Since 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 provides regulations and standards, and the Outdoor Association, a general incorporated association, has been established, which provides even stricter standards and regulations.
Our guides have cleared these requirements, 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 (one person per accident, coverage up to 300 million yen).
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 insurance on the day of the tour at our company.

■Lodge Yamanoie

・There is a shared bath (separate for men and women) in the building.
・Please note that there are no stores (convenience stores, etc.) nearby where you can buy groceries. (The nearest convenience store is about 20 minutes by car.)
・Smoking is prohibited throughout the building.

[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.