Last updated: December 21, 2020
Adrenaline-packed tours of Minakami’s canyons
From April to October, you can hike, climb, swim, and slide through the canyons of Minakami, just 70 minutes away from Tokyo.
Canyoning provides a new way of exploring the mountains, streams, and gorges of the area. Choose from half- and full-day packages that range from beginner options to more challenging excursions.
45 Yubiso, Minakami, Tone District (Map)
Free shuttle from Minakami Station (10 min) and Jomo-Kogen Station (25 min)
About 10 minutes by car from Minakami IC of Kan-Etsu Expressway
Free
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
April to October
Depends on plan
169-1 Kanosawa, Minakami, Tone District (Map)
Short walk from Minakami StationAbout 10 minutes by car from Minakami IC of Kan-Etsu Expressway
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Depends on plan
0278-72-1337
84 Konita, Minakami, Tone District (Map)
About 10 minutes by bus + 15 minutes on foot from Jomo-Kogen Station
Just off Minakami IC of Kan-Etsu Expressway
Free
July to October
220-4 Yubiso, Minakami, Tone District (Tenjin Lodge meeting place) (Map)
Free shuttle from Minakami Station (15 min) and Jomo-Kogen Station (30 min)
About 20 minutes by car from Minakami IC of Kan-Etsu Expressway
Free, 30 cars
Obon holidays
Depends on plan
0278-72-4844
https://www.max-raft.com/rafting.html
MAX's address changes depending on season. Please check their website for details.
54−2 Oana, Minakami, Tone District (Map)
Free shuttle from Minakami Station (5 min) and Jomo-Kogen Station (20 min)
About 10 minutes by car from Minakami IC of Kan-Etsu Expressway
Free, 50 cars
Obon holidays
Depends on plan
0278-72-4844
https://www.max-raft.com/rafting.html
MAX's address changes depending on season. Please check their website for details.