3 popular rafting spots in the Kanto region! Introducing recommended experience tour plans from the Tokyo / Saitama / Gunma area!
Hello to all of you who are viewing the Activity Japan blog! How are you doing in the summer? I am planning to go to a place where I can enjoy and refresh nature. And the cool area is a must! Lol By the way, everyone is a popular marine sports & outdoor activity "Activity Japan" that we often introduce. Rafting Have you already experienced? After the rainy season, you can enjoy a stable torrent and enjoy the exhilaration of the heat. The water temperature in July and August is the highest in the year, and it is recommended because it rarely gets cold even if you play in the water. Rafting Introducing 3 recommended experience tour plans for spots!
What is rafting?
Before introducing the 3 plans
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I would like to introduce you again.
Rafting
Is a thrilling and fun outdoor sport where you can wear safety equipment such as life jackets and helmets, board a large 8-seater rubber boat (raft) and go down the torrent of the river. There are lots of fun events such as swimming in the rapids on the way down the river and jumping from the top of the rock! You can enjoy nature to your heart's content.
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Mainly the tools needed for
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Boats, paddles, helmets, wet suits, etc., but basically the rental fee for a set of tools is included in the price of the plan, so no special preparation is required. On the day of the event, all you need is a swimsuit, sneakers that you can get wet, towels, and a change of clothes. It is convenient to have underwater goggles and sunscreen. (Please check as it depends on the plan)
In addition, a river guide who is familiar with the river will guide and support each plan. Before the start, we hold paddle work lectures, safety talks (knowledge for safety), etc., so it is a torrent.
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But you can participate with confidence.
And it is also possible for all the participants to work together to operate the boat.
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It is one of the real pleasures of. Since children and elderly people can enjoy it together, it is also recommended to participate in groups such as family and friends.
Then the popularity of the Kanto region
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Introducing 3 tours!
1. [Gunma / Minakami / Minakami] Exhilarating! Torrent river rafting half-day tour! There is a plan with DVD ☆
- 4.8
- (14 reviews and experiences)
This is the most standard menu in the panorama. You will not know until you experience the freshness of going down the torrent of the Tone River. It's so much fun that the 1 hour and 30 minute rafting experience will feel short. Once you experience it, you will be addicted to it. It is also a feature that you can enjoy it for a long time from the summer season to the autumn season. Especially the water jump in the summer season is a masterpiece.
《Tour period》
Late April-early November
<< What is included in the price >>
Guide fee, equipment rental fee (wet suit, helmet, life jacket), insurance fee, consumption tax
《Age of participation》
6 years old ~
"meeting time"
1: 8:45 am
2: 11:15 am
3: 13:15 pm
* Because the meeting is 15 minutes before the start, the times 1 to 3 above are listed 15 minutes before.
"The meeting place"
Panorama Adventures (Minakami base)
First, we would like to introduce "Panorama Adventures (5-4 Takahinata, Minakami-cho, Tone-gun, Gunma)" on Mizukami, Gunma Prefecture.
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Half-day tour. It will be an experience on the Tone River, one of Japan's leading rivers. The Tone River, along with the Chikugo River (Chikugo Jiro) and Yoshino River (Shikoku Saburo), is said to be one of the "three major rampage rivers in Japan" and is a first-class river with the nickname "Bandotaro".
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Minakami, where you can experience the mountain, has the entrance to Mt. Tanigawa and is located in the upper reaches of the Tone River.
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It is also one of the best spots in Japan where outdoor sports such as are popular. In spring, when the water rises with melted snow, you may feel a little cold, but it is attractive to be able to experience a torrent like a roller coaster. As the water temperature of the Tone River rises this summer, you can experience a water jump from a cliff in Minakami's leading Suwa Gorge ♫
We also recommend plans with DVDs, canyoning, and BBQ options! In addition, we are offering a great discount only in July, which is called the 2019 Summer Campaign. Please apply at this opportunity ♫
2. [Nagatoro Rafting] The most popular activity!
- 4.9
- (68 reviews and experiences)
◆Limited-time special offer for visitors♪ A gift to celebrate the new release of Grandex's original gluten-free snack [FREEats]! *Giveaway will be on a group basis. *Ends as soon as stock runs out. The king of river activities!! Whitewater rafting on the Arakawa River that flows through the center of Nagatoro. Everyone is sure to scream out loud!! Teamwork
《Tour period》
March-November
<< What is included in the price >>
・ Wet suit (long john type)
・ Paddling jacket (windbreaker)
・ PFD (life jacket)
・ Helmet (for rapids)
・ Wet jacket (tapper)
·insurance
《Age of participation》
9 years old ~
"meeting time"
10 minutes ago
"The meeting place"
Grandex Nagatoro Base
Next, we would like to introduce a tour provided by "Grandex Nagatoro Base (511-1, Nagatoro-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture)" in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture. The scenery, red walls, and rock pavement of the Nagatoro Valley in the Chichibu area, which extends to Tokyo Bay and is located in the upper reaches of the Arakawa River, are designated as national scenic natural monuments. The name comes from the fact that the water is deep and the flow is gentle (Nagatoro), and it has become a popular tourist destination representing Saitama Prefecture and a famous spot for rapids.
From late summer to autumn, you can enjoy the scenery selected by Michelin Green Guide Japan, such as the tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring, the tour of Nanakusa Temple in autumn, Tsukinoishi Momiji Park and the autumn leaves of rock pavement. Also, in the latter half of the tour course, there is a boat surfing and a private area where almost no people come in, so you can fully enjoy nature and refresh yourself ♫
The changing rooms and wooden decks, which were significantly renewed in 2014, have ample space, so even group customers can rest assured! It is also equipped with beautiful rental equipment, which makes women happy.
3. [Tokyo / Okutama] Standard rafting tour <Holidays / BBQ are also available!・ There is a group discount! ＞
[Tokyo / Okutama] Rafting tour <BBQ is also available! ＞
- 4.5
- (6 reviews and experiences)
The most basic tour of Crusoe Roughing. You can enjoy it with your friends. Come and join us for a valuable experience of jumping into a clear stream from a rock or looking at the great outdoors from the water's edge!
《Tour period》
April 20-October 31 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
<< What is included in the price >>
Equipment (helmet, life jacket, wet suit top and bottom, water shoes) and insurance required to participate in the tour
《Age of participation》
13 years old ~
"meeting time"
Morning course (meeting 9:30)
Afternoon course (meeting 13:30)
"The meeting place"
Crusoe Qinghai Base
Lastly, I would like to introduce "Crusoe" in Okutama, Tokyo.
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This is a tour provided by "CRUSOE RAFTING (3-921-6 Baigo, Ome-shi, Tokyo)".
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The amount of water in the Tama River that descends is properly managed, and abundant clean water flows throughout the year. It is a relatively safe river that does not rise extremely even if it rains, so you can enjoy it with confidence.
This is Crusoe
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This is the most basic plan of the experience, and it will be held mainly on holidays. It is recommended because the contents are substantial, such as jumping into a clear stream from a rock or looking at the nature seen from the waterside! The train is easily accessible from the city center, so you can enjoy the nearby hot springs and take a day trip.
There is also a barbecue option, so it is a perfect plan to enjoy a holiday with friends. There is also an option for a swimsuit and bath towel set "empty-handed set", so please feel free to join us even if you do not have a swimsuit ♫
Finally
By the way, in the Kanto region Rafting We have introduced 3 spots, but how about it? Gunma, Saitama, Tokyo and each facility are easily accessible from Tokyo, so it is recommended for going out during the summer vacation. Rafting Let's heal your body and refresh your mind and body at a nearby hot spring along with the experience ♫ Check the address and phone number of each facility, regular holidays and business hours in advance on the corresponding homepage or phone Please give me. This is a popular activity of the season, so make sure to book your tour as soon as possible. Rafting Please try to challenge!
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