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WINTER Rafting Half Day
As temperatures may be as low as -5 deg Celcius we wear multiple layers to keep us warm as we descend through the town of Minakami covered in winters white blanket of snow.
Tour Details
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Parking
Free parking
Changing room
Mens/Womens
Personal effects
* Please bring your own swimwear and towels
* If you wear glasses, please bring a strap (also available at Canyons) If you wear glasses we recommend using disposable contact lenses
Cancellation
Cancellations made by customers (includes decreasing of booked numbers)
15 - 7 days before: 20% 6 - 2 days before: 30% Day before: 50% On the day: 100%
15 - 7 days before: 20% 6 - 2 days before: 30% Day before: 50% On the day: 100%
Caution
* Minimum age for participants is 6 years old. We are able to provide shoes for size from 22 cm, if smaller please bring your own suitable water shoes. At the time of booking please use comment box to advise children's ages for our reservations team.
* Pregnant ladies cannot participate on this tour
* Tours will still run if it is raining though excessively high water may cause the tour to be cancelled
* No alcohol is permitted prior to the tour. Furthermore, anyone who cannot participate on the tour due to having consumed alcohol will be liable for cancellation charge
Tour Flow
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1. Welcome to Canyons Minakami Arrive at our base by car or shuttle bus and meet our reception staff. Once you have checked in using our ipad system and paid for your adventure you will meet your guide -
2. Tour briefing Your guide for the day will give a tour brief, then it's off to get changed into your wetsuit, lifejacket, helmet and grab a paddle. Let's get into the bus for a short ride and start your rafting adventure!
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3. Safety talk Please listen carefully to your guide. At the start point, guides will give a safety explanation. After a gear check, you are ready to start!
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4. Start We start slowly with some paddling practice on the river
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5. Tour And then the fun begins as we start heading down the river. With plenty of time for swimming and jumping...
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6. Goal To refresh your mind, body and soul. After refreshing on the river smiley faces are all around
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7. Back to base Change out of you rafting gear and meet up with your guide and teammates. Kick back and relax with drinks or BBQ then look back at a great day on the river!
Tour Options
Add something special
Lunch
Why not try our colossal Canyons Burger for lunch?
Our 100% beef burgers are served with locally smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, our ultimate BBQ
sauce and topped with crispy salad. This monster is accompanied by potato wedges
and our chefs secret relish. This taste bud tickling delight is not to be missed.
Vegan option is also available.
Add the "lunch option" when filling out your booking form
BBQ
Riverside barbecue with everything provided.
At Canyons we love to BBQ! So we have created the best plans possible to make for the perfect end to an awesome day! Enjoy top quality meats from the famous ”Ikufuudo" butcher and locally sourced vegetables in a prime location by the Yubiso River.
BBQ types:
Canyons Plan 3500 yen/person
Deluxe Plan 4500 yen/person
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Full vegan BBQ option is also available.
Add the “BBQ option” when filling out your booking form.
Glamping & Lodge
Relax at our glamping area "Riverside Oasis" or Alpine lodge.
If you really want the full Minakami experience then you MUST stay the night.
Canyons make this easy with our riverside accommodations located at the same place as our tours.
Glamping
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Lodge
If you are looking for a budget stay this is a great option!
Add the “Lodge option” or "Glamping option" when filling out your booking form.
Stats
Nov - Apr
Location: Minakami
Ease of access : Very easy
Special point: Enjoy the winter scenery from the river
Course breakdown
Access
Minakami
Canyons Minakami Base/Canyons Alpine lodge 45 Yubiso Minakami-machi Tone-gun Gunma JAPAN 〒379-1728