What is canyoning? Summer river fun! A simple explanation of the appeal of recommended river activities!
On this page, we will introduce the popular river activities. Canyoning " Special feature!
What is canyoning? Basic knowledge We will briefly explain useful information such as the differences between shower climbing and other types of climbing.
Together, Popular spots and recommended experience tours in Okutama, Nagatoro, Okinawa, Kyushu, Shikoku, and other areas in the Kanto region Let's check them all together.
table of contents
- 1 Popular canyoning experience tour rankings
- 2 Popular spots for canyoning
- 3 Canyoning season and popular times
- 4 What to wear and bring when canyoning
- 5 Age restrictions for canyoning experience tours
- 6 What is canyoning?
- 7 Canyoning experience video
- 8 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Popular canyoning experience tour rankings
First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Canyoning Popular experience tour rankings "We would like to introduce you to "
Subtropical jungle " Okinawa (including remote islands) ", as well as Okutama and Nagatoro. Kanto "or" Kyushu Recommended experience tours such as "" ranked highly.
Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out reviews and word-of-mouth testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.
- 4.8
- (777 reviews and experiences)
*This is a Japanese tour. If you would like assistance in English, please use plan ID 58659. ◉ A tour with a high level of satisfaction! A long-established company with 16 years of history ★ All instructors are safe and secure ◉ A clubhouse with spectacular views (parking, showers, lockers with keys, changing rooms, all free ♪) ◉ We recommend joining on the first day! (Boats to remote islands, Taketomi water buffalo carts, etc.)
- 4.9
- (11 reviews and experiences)
This is a one-of-a-kind, super-value tour that combines a Blue Cave snorkeling tour, including Ishigaki Island's Kabira Bay, with a kayaking and SUP tour through the mangroves! Recommended for those who want to see Kabira Bay, the Blue Cave, Recovery Waterfall, Yaima Village, the jungle, and the mangrove tunnel! ◯ It's your first time on Ishigaki Island, and you want to make the most of it! ◯ You're wondering whether to rent a car.
- 4.8
- (34 reviews and experiences)
☆Six features of the plan☆ [1] More than 1,500 people participated last year! [2] Enjoy waterfall jumping, Tarzan, and natural swings. [3] Perfect for relieving lack of exercise! Recommended for those who don't like the sea. [4] Very little to bring. Participants from age 3. [5] High-quality photo and video recording is included, with unlimited number of photos. [6] Discount plans and Go
[Gunma / Minakami] September and October only Half-day canyoning adventure full of nature!
- 4.8
- (14 reviews and experiences)
Canyoning is an exhilarating activity that involves jumping, sliding, trekking, and spending a relaxing time in a refreshing valley! It may look hard at first glance, but the guide will provide you with full support. As long as you have normal physical strength and a desire to have fun, there's no problem! All the equipment you need to enjoy safely, such as wetsuits, helmets, and life jackets, is provided by Ziggy's Adventure.
[Oita Fujikawachi Valley] Half Course OTTER Canyoning Tour
- 5.0
- (11 reviews and experiences)
The half course starts by climbing the footpath and entering the river from the top of an area full of waterfalls. The course mainly descends, sliding through an area with a succession of small waterfalls. There are no waterfall climbs, so the half course is a good choice for those with less stamina. You can fully enjoy the half course. You will slide through and detour around around 20 waterfalls. There is a goal.
- 4.5
- (1 review/experience)
This is the recommended full-scale canyoning tour "Mononoke Course," which is open to children from the third grade of elementary school. You can enjoy nature with just your body, sliding down the rock face in a natural valley, jumping off a rock wall into a river, and using special ropework to slide down a natural 80-degree vertical waterfall. This is a thrilling and very popular full-scale canyoning tour.
- 5.0
- (11 reviews and experiences)
This is Xadventures' signature tour. It's a highly recommended tour packed with exciting elements, including slides, diving, and rappelling.
[Oita Fujikawachi Valley] Full Course OTTER Canyoning Tour
- 4.9
- (34 reviews and experiences)
The full course is characterized by shower climbing, which involves climbing up 16 waterfalls, including small ones. There are several waterfalls that cannot be climbed alone. It is full of fun to cooperate, help, and share ideas with friends to conquer the waterfalls. This plan will leave even the most physically fit young people exhausted. For those who are not confident in their physical strength, the guide will provide solid support. After the turnaround
The canyoning tour takes you deep into the Nakatsu Valley. You'll use ropes to descend into areas that are normally off-limits to people, and swim through the valley to clear the water. The beauty of the valley and the clarity of the water are breathtaking! Let's go on an adventure! All you need to bring is your swimsuit and towel. We will rent all your warm gear (wetsuits, thick socks, gloves). 3
【滋賀・Canyoning】世界でココだけ！キャニオンスイミング in 神崎川 ひんやり冷た～い水で夏の思い出を！
- 5.0
- (10 reviews and experiences)
このエリアで初めて川あそびのツアーを開拓したのは実は弊社なのです！いろんなところを歩き回り行きついたのがこの奇跡の川『神崎川』.これまで本当にたくさんの方に遊びに来ていただいたその実績を生かし、楽しい一日をご案内いたします‼コロナ以前は40～50名様etc.の大人数での催行をさせていただいておりましたが
Popular spots for canyoning
" Canyoning Where can I do it? Many people are probably looking for places in Japan where they can experience canyoning, such as:
Japan is blessed with a rich natural environment, including mountains and rivers. There are many famous canyoning spots scattered throughout the country We are doing it.
Below is the " based on Activity Japan reservation data Ranking of popular canyoning spots "We would like to introduce you to "
Ranking of popular canyoning spots
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1st place
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Okinawa (Yanbaru, Iriomote Island, etc.) |
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Gunma (Minakami, Oze, etc.) |
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Tokyo (Okutama) |
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Shiga (Many popular spots) |
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Oita (Fujikawachi Valley, etc.) |
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6th place
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Nagano (Many popular spots) |
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Nara (Okuyoshino, etc.) |
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Gifu (Many popular spots) |
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Tochigi (Nikko, Nasu, etc.) |
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Hokkaido (Furano, Niseko, etc.) |
Canyoning in Okinawa
With its sparkling emerald green sea, it has a strong image of marine leisure. Okinawa (including remote islands) ".
However, the rivers and valleys that flow through the mountainous areas of Okinawa Prefecture Famous as one of the best canyoning spots in the country is.
Among them, the northern part of the main island is particularly Yanbaru Forest (Yamahara) " and ", which has one of the largest virgin mangrove forests in Japan. Iriomote Island Experience tours such as " are popular.
The courses are set in the subtropical jungle, A nature experience unique to the tropical island of Okinawa You can enjoy the taste.
Popular ranking of canyoning experience tours in Okinawa
- 4.8
- (777 reviews and experiences)
*This is a Japanese tour. If you would like assistance in English, please use plan ID 58659. ◉ A tour with a high level of satisfaction! A long-established company with 16 years of history ★ All instructors are safe and secure ◉ A clubhouse with spectacular views (parking, showers, lockers with keys, changing rooms, all free ♪) ◉ We recommend joining on the first day! (Boats to remote islands, Taketomi water buffalo carts, etc.)
- 4.9
- (11 reviews and experiences)
This is a one-of-a-kind, super-value tour that combines a Blue Cave snorkeling tour, including Ishigaki Island's Kabira Bay, with a kayaking and SUP tour through the mangroves! Recommended for those who want to see Kabira Bay, the Blue Cave, Recovery Waterfall, Yaima Village, the jungle, and the mangrove tunnel! ◯ It's your first time on Ishigaki Island, and you want to make the most of it! ◯ You're wondering whether to rent a car.
- 4.8
- (34 reviews and experiences)
☆Six features of the plan☆ [1] More than 1,500 people participated last year! [2] Enjoy waterfall jumping, Tarzan, and natural swings. [3] Perfect for relieving lack of exercise! Recommended for those who don't like the sea. [4] Very little to bring. Participants from age 3. [5] High-quality photo and video recording is included, with unlimited number of photos. [6] Discount plans and Go
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Canyoning in Kanto
Kanto There are many popular canyoning spots in the region. Masu.
Among them, Tokyo's " Okutama " and Gunma's " Minakami ", Tochigi's " Nikko and Nasu " are famous canyoning spots.
The same river is the playing field Tours that combine activities such as rafting and canoeing/kayaking are popular. .
Many spots are accessible on a day trip from central Tokyo This means you can combine canyoning with your outing.
Popular canyoning experience tour rankings in the Kanto region
[Gunma / Minakami] September and October only Half-day canyoning adventure full of nature!
- 4.8
- (14 reviews and experiences)
Canyoning is an exhilarating activity that involves jumping, sliding, trekking, and spending a relaxing time in a refreshing valley! It may look hard at first glance, but the guide will provide you with full support. As long as you have normal physical strength and a desire to have fun, there's no problem! All the equipment you need to enjoy safely, such as wetsuits, helmets, and life jackets, is provided by Ziggy's Adventure.
- 4.5
- (1 review/experience)
This is the recommended full-scale canyoning tour "Mononoke Course," which is open to children from the third grade of elementary school. You can enjoy nature with just your body, sliding down the rock face in a natural valley, jumping off a rock wall into a river, and using special ropework to slide down a natural 80-degree vertical waterfall. This is a thrilling and very popular full-scale canyoning tour.
◇Free photo gift♪ Minakami's most challenging canyoning course! Fox Course!
- 4.9
- (76 reviews and experiences)
All Field Earth Canyoning Guided Tours are accompanied by a Japanese-speaking guide. You will experience the Fox Course, which is only used by a few companies in the Minakami area! The Fox Course is compact, with a total length of 300m, but it is dotted with fun spots! The start and finish are just a 1-minute walk away! Even if you get tired after playing a lot,
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Canyoning season and popular times
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Next, Canyoning Experience tour Popular seasons and periods when demand is highest Let's take a look.
Canyoning is an outdoor activity that allows you to directly experience the cold river. A feature that can only be enjoyed during hot seasons has.
Therefore, many experience tours are held as the weather starts to warm up. The season starts in early spring and runs until the end of summer (early autumn). (Okinawa is open all year round)
The peak season with the highest demand is July, August, and September, including summer vacation, Obon holidays, and Silver Week .
Also, including Golden Week immediately after the start of the season Popularity also increases from late April to early May There is a tendency.
Also, since there are only a few shops that offer experience tours, it is difficult to find a shop during the summer holidays or Silver Week. Reservations and inquiries tend to be concentrated during long holiday periods There is.
What to wear and bring when canyoning
" Canyoning What kind of clothing is appropriate? "or" What do I need to bring for canyoning? Many of you may have questions such as:
First of all, in order to enjoy canyoning safely, Special equipment must be worn is.
All of the experience tours held as outdoor activities are The rental fee for special equipment is generally included in the experience fee. is.
First, a canyoning experience tour Rental equipment list Let's take a look.
Rental equipment and tools
- Wetsuit
- slider pants
- helmet
- life jacket
- Harness
- Gloves
- boots
- etc.
When participating in a canyoning experience tour, Prepare the necessary items and clothing for general water and river activities let's.
In the following, Examples of recommended clothing and belongings We have summarized the following.
Recommended items and clothing
- Swimsuit
- towel
- Sandals
- Change of clothes
- Goggles and glasses bands
- sunscreen
- etc.
In addition, we will provide you with a GoPro to take photos and videos during the tour. We also recommend renting an action camera. is.
If you are booking a tour that includes a hot spring bath, Bathing items such as shampoo and body soap are provided let's.
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Age restrictions for canyoning experience tours
Canyoning The experience tour is Outdoor leisure beginners and children can also participate is.
In addition, even if you are not good at getting in the water or are worried about playing in nature, we have a program for each participant. There are also tours that are tailored to your level. There are many.
Tour participants must be 6 years old or older (elementary school students) is the basic principle.
Some courses have low difficulty levels. There are also experience tours that children from 2 to 3 years old can participate in. Masu.
Canyoning experience tours recommended for children
- 4.8
- (6 reviews and experiences)
21 years with lots of smiles! Thank you for all the comments and reviews on our website (1263 reviews and comments)! The world of Jurassic Park spreads out before your eyes, the Yanbaru forest. Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Yanbaru forest while trekking (sawa-climbing) towards the waterfall upstream. Along the way, you can swim and jump in.
Canyoning experience for ages 5 and up! Kids Canyoning
- 4.8
- (3 reviews and experiences)
Canyoning is open to children from the age of 5! You can experience using natural water slides and ropes. There are no steep paths, so you can enjoy it safely in nature with your children. Parents can also spend a very meaningful time with their children, learning about precautions to take when playing in the river and understanding dangerous areas. *Children under junior high school age must be accompanied by a parent. *Please
[Gunma/Minakami/Minakami] Summer Vacation Family Half-Day Canyoning Tour [Ano River Upper Course]
- 4.0
- (7 reviews and experiences)
A new and exciting activity for the whole family! Try out the thrilling water slides on the water in midsummer! This water slide has recently become extremely popular. Please note that the slides may not be available depending on the weather, so the course will be selected by the chief guide based on the conditions in the Minakami area on the day.
What is canyoning?
Canyoning What is Canyoning/Canyoneering? It is a type of outdoor sport that takes place in the valley located upstream of a river.
In the natural surroundings The main purpose of the course is to enjoy the "Sawa-dori (Sawa-dori)" It is an adventure activity experience.
Sliding down the rock face Natural water slide " and jumping from a rock wall into the water. Waterfall basin diving ", rope and harness " Zipline "or" Tarzan Rope " etc...
The original courses are selected by guide instructors who are familiar with the characteristics of the area. Thrilling Attractions A variety of options are available.
Sometimes you need to be brave, and sometimes you need to work together as a team to clear the course. sense of accomplishment " and " where you can be refreshed by being in nature. Refreshing feeling The biggest attraction is being able to enjoy "
It is also known as "River Trekking". It is the ultimate river activity, as you can enjoy the river with just your body. It is also called.
The history of canyoning
The origins of canyoning It is believed to have originated in Europe in the 1870s, particularly in the valleys around the French Pyrenees.
Approximately 100 years after its origin In the 1960s, it began to be enjoyed as a leisure activity in Western countries. This led to the establishment of the current canyoning style.
In Japan, CANYONS is an outdoor shop based in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, founded in 1998. Mike Harris (from New Zealand), owner of Canyoning, will be launching his first canyoning experience tour.
After that, their activities were featured in a television documentary program, and they quickly gained national recognition. A classic river activity that rivals "rafting" We will continue to solidify its popularity as a
For more information on CANYONS, click here
- 4.8
- (2 reviews)
- Kanto
- Gunma
- Minakami
- Rafting
- Canyoning and shower climbing
- Snowshoeing and snow trekking
"This may be your only Canyons experience of your life." With that in mind, the crew will create the best day ever. The carefully designed facilities, designed by New Zealand owner Mike, are New Zealand-style, filled with the warmth of wood and light. With an international atmosphere where crew members from Japan and abroad work together, you may feel as if you are enjoying an outdoor experience overseas, even while in Japan. Minakami Town, with its summer canyoning, rafting, winter skiing, and hot springs, is just a 100-minute drive from Tokyo. Canyons Minakami is surrounded by mountains and is in a perfect location with a river flowing in front of you, so you're sure to be able to refresh both your body and mind!
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[Gunma, Minakami] The most popular course! Fox Canyon (half-day canyoning tour)
- 4.8
- (2 reviews and experiences)
Fox Canyon is the most popular spot in Minakami. At first, you'll float along in a gentle current, or practice breathing in a small waterfall, and gradually get the hang of it. Looking up, you'll be soothed by the beautiful green of the trees and the blue of the sky, and just as you're soothed by the inclusiveness of nature, you'll hear the incredible sound of the water. This is the main attraction.
The difference between canyoning and shower climbing
Outdoor activities that are often confused with canyoning include Shower Climbing "There is.
Although both activities use the valley as a playfield, Canyoning is called "sawa-dori" and shower climbing is called "sawa-nobori" The main difference is the purpose.
In other words, "canyoning" and "shower climbing" A radically different outdoor sport This means that...
However, in experiential tours held as activities and leisure tourism, there are many cases where guided tours include a mix of both elements. It is common to treat it as "canyoning and shower climbing" together. It is as follows.
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Canyoning experience video
Finally, the above mentioned Canyoning The charm of Canyoning experience video We will introduce you to the following.
This is a beginners course that even beginners can enjoy with peace of mind, but it also includes activities such as "zip line" and "waterfall basin diving." A fulfilling tour packed with the fun of canyoning It is as follows.
As the theme of the video is "Let's be kids once in a while," both the guests and the guide staff who participate in the tour Recommended experience tours that everyone can enjoy with a smile is.
Video production: Groovoost Inc.
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- 4.9
- (166 reviews)
- Kanto
- Tokyo
- Okutama
- Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Rafting
- Canyoning and shower climbing
Just 90 minutes from the city center! The closest outdoor spot in the Kanto region is here! The Okutama area is an outdoor paradise on the westernmost tip of Tokyo! Overlooking the Tama River, Grandex Okutama Base is just a 3-minute walk from the nearest station, making it both convenient and conveniently located! "Canyoning tour" where you can feel one with nature with just your body, We are holding a rafting tour where you can row down the Mitake Valley together with your friends! Come join us on an Okutama-based outdoor tour that is sure to satisfy both active and laid-back types!
- 4.9
- (89 reviews and experiences)
This is a full-scale canyoning tour in a crystal clear valley surrounded by deep greenery that you wouldn't expect to find in Tokyo! The course is short and packed with fun spots, so you can enjoy playing in the river to your heart's content even in half a day. You can slide down natural water slides made by water eroding the rocks, jump into natural pools, and enjoy the river play spots.
*The content of this article is current as of June 2025.
