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Canyons Minakami

Canyons Minakami is located just 2 hours from Tokyo nestled in the magnificent Tanigawa Range and being the headwaters of the mighty Tone River. Traditionally famous for it amazing nature and hot springs the town is now the outdoor adventure capital of Japan. See Minakami Area Info>

Canyons Minakami is the main base for Canyons operations and has extensive facilities including; Canyons Alpine Lodge, Canyons Alpine Cafe and Canyons Tours.  The base has a 300m2 deck overlooking the river, spacious BBQ area and plenty of games to keep all occupied.

Minakami Highlights

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Tours

Canyons Minakami most popular tours are rafting and canyoning but there are also a lot of other adventures you can combine with these, like; bungy jumping, downhill mountainbiking, lake canoeing and paragliding.

Minakami Tour List
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Alpine Lodge

Alpine Lodge is the accommodation in the same complex as the tours and cafe. Cozy private rooms families and couples or bunk rooms for groups.  If you stay at the lodge you also get great discounts on tours. Make the most of your weekend away by staying a day or two!

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Events

The Alpine Cafe puts on regular music events on weekends. From up and coming local artists to big name international acts with a broad spectrum of musci genre.

Event List

Minakami News

  • Caving tours have started!

    caving_smallCaving season has started!  We will be running full day caving tours until mid December. Come and explore the depths of Chagara caves!

    Caving tour information

  • Nov 5-6th Shinano River 1 day rafting tour!

    akagi_rafting_thumb3On Nov 5-6 we will be offering a rare opportunity to raft the Shinano River, Japan's longest. The views are spectacular, there are plenty of great rapids and it is warm!

    Tour cost: 13000 yen (includes lunch and hot spring) 


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  • Okutama and Izu Canyoning

    mononoke_smallThis year we will be running tours in Okutama and Izu from October. We have found some great canyoning courses in these areas so don't miss out!
    Okuatama and Izu Canyoning info>>

  • Want to be a canyoning guide?

    agatsuma_canyoning_thumbOctober 22-23 2 day canyoning guide work experience weekend!

    Do you love adventure and nature?

    Do you like working with people?

    Would you like to work in a global culture?

    Then maybe canyoning guiding is for you!


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  • Canyons Website Renewal

    hanage_smallIts been a while in coming but finally here!  The all new Canyons website with easier to navigate information and more in depth information. Enjoy!