Canyons Minakami

The hub of adventure

Minakami is the biggest adventure destination in Japan, with a huge variety of adventures to choose from through out the 4 seasons and just 70 minutes from Tokyo!

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Canyons is perfectly located in a scenic riverside area at the entrance to Joshinetsu National Park.

It is the perfect base location for you to PLAY, EAT, DRINK, RELAX and even STAY!

MINAKAMI ACCESS INFORMATION

There is a huge range of activities in Minakami but the whitewater rafting and canyoning tours are the most popular in the green season.

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Eat, drink, relax and even stay!

Lunch

Enjoy our famous Canyons Burger lunch on our riverside deck. All food prepared fresh daily from local ingredients.

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Barbecue

Relax at our riverside BBQ area, enjoy a cold beer and hang out around a grill. Hmmm BBQ!

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Cafe & Bar

Try out one of the local craft beers or grab a snack. Hang out with the guides after your tour.

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Accommodation

Stay at our glamping site; Riverside Oasis or Alpine Lodge to make the most of your time in Minakami. We also have great deals for other accommodation

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About Minakami

Minakami is the premiere four season adventure destination in Japan. Located just 70 minutes from Tokyo it is a very popular destination for weekend getaways, especially in Summer. It is also famous for its hot springs (onsen) and is home to Takaragawa Onsen, Japans largest outdoor onsen.

MINAKAMI AREA INFO

Minakami activities

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Minakami

April - October

Minakami Private Tour Half Day

This is an exclusive and private half-day tour just for your group ! Perfect for families with small children who can not participate in regular...

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Standard
Highlight : Private special tour!

Tour level : 3 (High)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

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Minakami

April - November

GLAMPING Waterfront

The stylish Waterfront tent provides an ultimate riverside glamping experience for 2 people!

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Ultimate glamping experience overlooking the pristine clear Yubiso River and the starry sky!

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Minakami

April - September

Fox Plus Canyon

The ultimate half day of action at Fox Canyon (our most popular course) has just got better and more thrilling!

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Minakami's most popular Fox Canyon - grade-up version!

Tour level : 3 (High)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters! Learn more

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Minakami

April - September

Fox Canyon

Fox is our most popular canyon and a perfect introduction to the excitement, thrills and adventures of canyoning for beginners.

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : A 20 meter waterfall slider!

Tour level : 2 (Mid)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters! Learn more

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Minakami

July - September

Willow Canyon

Minakami's top class technical canyoning course. Ideal for those looking for a challenge, ropes and more adventure.

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Easy
Highlight : Technical canyon focused on ropework

Tour level : 3 (High)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters! Learn more

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Minakami

April - June

COMBO (Fox Canyon + Spring Whitewater Rafting)

Come and experience the thrill of canyoning and rafting in one hit at Canyons Minakami.

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Easy
Highlight : Recommended for first timers!

Tour level : 3 (High)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

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Minakami

April - June

Spring Whitewater Half-Day Rafting

Mountain snow-melt floods the river in Spring. In Minakami we offer World-class whitewater rafting adventures.

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Easy
Highlight : World-class whitewater rafting

Tour level : 2 (Mid)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

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Minakami

May - May

Spring Whitewater Full-Day Rafting

Full-day rafting can only operate during the high water flows in Spring season. This is 'THE' opportunity for an amazing full day rafting experience....

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Easy
Highlight : World-class full-day whitewater rafting

Tour level : 3 (High)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

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Minakami

July - August

Family Canyoning

The Fox Course, a highly popular canyoning course at Minakami, has been utilized for a family-friendly EASY canyoning course in the lower stream area...

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Canyoning experience for kids

Tour level : 1 (Low)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters! Learn more

Minakami

April - November

GLAMPING Bell

The Bell type glamping provides an ultimate riverside glamping experience for up to 4 people!

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Ultimate glamping experience by the pristine clear Yubiso River at the foot of Mt. Tanigawa and the starry sky!

Minakami

April - November

GLAMPING Lamp

The NEW Lamp tent provides an ultimate riverside glamping experience for up to 3 people!

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Ultimate glamping experience by the pristine clear Yubiso River at the foot of Mt. Tanigawa and the starry sky!

Minakami

July - October

COMBO (Fox Canyon + Summer Rafting)

Come and experience the thrill of rafting and canyoning in one hit at Canyons Minakami.

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Easy
Highlight : Full-day combo

Tour level : 2 (Mid)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

Minakami

July - October

COMBO (Fox Plus Canyon + Summer Rafting)

Combine the thrill of canyoning and rafting in one hit at Canyons Minakami. If you are up for more of a challenge and are reasonably fit, try out thi...

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Easy
Highlight : Perfect for challengers and reasonably fit customers!

Tour level : 2 (Mid)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

Minakami

April - March

GLAMPING Safari

The cozy Safari tent provides an ultimate riverside glamping experience for up to 4 people!

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Ultimate glamping experience overlooking the emerald green natural swimming hole and the starry sky!

Minakami

April - March

GLAMPING Savanna

The compact but well designed Savanna tent provides an ultimate riverside glamping experience for up to 5 people!

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Ultimate glamping experience overlooking pristine clear Yubiso River at the foot of Mt. Tanigawa and the starry sky!

Minakami

April - March

GLAMPING Sunshine

The Sunshine is inspired by a classic African safari tent, decorated in a natural taste! The luxury glamping can accommodate up to 6 people and featu...

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Ultimate glamping experience by the pristine stream of the Yubiso River at the foot of Mt. Tanigawa and the starry sky!

Minakami

April - June

COMBO (Fox Plus Canyon + Spring Whitewater Rafting)

Combine the thrill of canyoning and rafting in one hit at Canyons Minakami. If you are up for more of a challenge and are reasonably fit, try out thi...

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Easy
Highlight : Perfect for challengers and reasonably fit customers!

Tour level : 3 (High)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

Minakami

July - September

Packraft Downriver Lv2

This course is for those with paddling experience. Read the flow and paddle into some of the faster water to feel the exhilaration of packrafting.

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Easy
Highlight : Head downriver in a single person packraft

Tour level : 2 (Mid)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

Minakami

July - September

Summer Half-Day Rafting

Summer rafting offers a different experience to the big rapids in the spring. Cool water, relaxation, and gorgeous mountain scenery.

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Floating in cool pools and jumping from the river bank into the refreshing waters

Tour level : 1 (Low)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

Minakami

November - April

WINTER Rafting Half Day

Winter rafting allows you to enjoy the incredible scenery of the winter wonderland from the river.

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Highlight : Enjoy the winter scenery from the river

Tour level : 1 (Low)

Tour levels 4+ available to repeaters!

Minakami

July - July

Minakami Private Tour Full Day

Location : Minakami
Ease of access : COM_TOUR_ACCESS_
Highlight :

Minakami

May - October

Waterfront Accommodation Package (FOX)

Perfect package including a luxury stay in the glamping, canyoning and BBQ.Fox is our most popular canyon and a perfect introduction to the excitemen...