Tour Information
Maple Canyon
Maple Canyon is located high in a native forest mid way up the Minakami mountains at the entrance to Oze National Park. The course is made up of a series of great slides and small jumps (1-3m) that is great for timid first time canyoners or can be tweaked to cater for slightly higher thrill seekers. The water is crystal clear and so pure you can drink straight out of the river. It is a 40 minute drive from our base facility but well worth it.
Please note: As the course is set at a reasonably high altitude the water is very "fresh", so we can only run this course during August.
Tour Details
Please read carefully before booking
* 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
15 - 7 days before: 20% 6 - 2 days before: 30% Day before: 50% On the day: 100%
* Minimum age for participants is 13 years old
* 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 charges
Tour Flow
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1. Welcome to Canyons Minakami Arrive 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 and helmet. Let's get into the bus for a 40 minute ride and start our canyoning 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 Just relax and let the flow of the river carry you away
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5. Tour Enjoy the sights, sounds and sensations of this awesome tour!
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6. Goal To refresh your mind, body and soul. After refreshing in the canyon smiley faces are all around
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7. Back to base Change out of your canyoning gear and meet up with your guide and teammates. Kick back and relax with drinks or a BBQ then look back at a great day in the canyon!
Tour Options
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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. Vegetarian burgers are handmaid falafel, tomato, lettuce, lotus route, cheddar cheese, onions and fresh aioli sauce.
1500 yen/person
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.
3 BBQ levels:
Lite Plan 2000 yen/person
Canyons Plan 3000 yen/person
Deluxe Plan 4000 yen/person
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Full vegetarian BBQ options also available.
Add the “BBQ option” when filling out your booking form.
Lodge
Relax at our riverside lodge.
If you really want the full Minakami experience then you MUST stay the night. Canyons make this easy with our riverside lodge located at the same location as our tours. 10 comfortable rooms with lounge, kitchen, Wifi, games room and bar fully stocked with local craft beer and sake! The next day you can try more adventures, hike in the mountains or go for a soak in one of the famous local hot springs.
3000 yen/person weekdays (incl. breakfast)
4000 yen/person Sat and public hols (incl. breakfast)
Add the “Lodge option” when filling out your booking form.
