Experience nature at its finest and ride the waves of the famous crystal-clear rapids of the Tone River! Gather your squad of seven friends and dive into the adventure of a lifetime with our expert guides. Feel the rush as you navigate through breathtaking scenery and splash around in the refreshing waters under the warm summer sun.
The Tone River Minakami Summer Rafting Adventure is perfect for families and groups of friends looking for a thrilling yet accessible outdoor experience. Even kids aged 6 and above can join in on the fun during the summer season, thanks to the gentler water levels. Get ready to make unforgettable memories surrounded by nature’s beauty!
Tour Details
| Set Time | Morning Tour:：8:50am Afternoon Tour：12:50pm Please note that the set time will be changed during the “OBON” season. Please contact us for further information. |
| Tour End Time | Morning Tour：12:00pm Afternoon Tour：4:00pm |
| Meeting Point | 169-1 Kanosawa,Minakami, Tone-gun, 379-1611, Gunma ・1 minute from Minakami Station ・15 minutes from Minakami I.C. Check the location on Google Maps |
| Included in the price | Guide fee / Insurance / Tour Equipments (drysuit or wet suit / life jacket / helmet / wet shoes |
| What to bring | Swimsuit / Towel |
| Age | 6 years old and above ＊Depending upon water level, the age limitation will be changed. Please ask staff. |
Tour Flow
- Check-in
Arrive at our base, check in and fill in the document for your adventure.
- Get changed
Getting changed into your wetsuit and boots at the changing room, and equip a lifejacket and a helmet.
We have a safety box at the changing room.
- Tour Briefing and Safety Talk
Your guide will explain tour brief and give a safety explanation. Please listen carefully and follow the rules. Canyoning Trip will take place at Canyon, understanding the rule and obeying will prevent any incidents.
- Getting Start Point
Now that it’s time to move to the starting point. We are located the finest place, it won’t take time to get to the starting point.
- Start
Practice paddling together on the river and then it’s time to set off your adventure!
- Back to the Base
After getting changed, we explain how to download your tour photos for free. You can download them at your convenience.
Enjoy our special lunch or snacks at I LOVE OUTDOORS cafe and have a relax and lovely time with your friends.
Booking Policy
| Payment Method | Please pay your tour fee by cash on the tour day or bank transfer beforehand. If you prefer to transfer money for payment, please ensure that you will complete payment 4 days before your tour. Please also ensure that you fill your full name and date of tour when transfering. Bank Account Detail is as follows. Name of Bank: Gunma Bank Branch: Minakami（213） Account Number: （Futsu）0352906 Account Name: Kabushiki Kaisha I Love Outdoors Japan |
| Cancelation Fee | A cancelation fee will be charged if you canceled a booked tour. Please note we will not charge a cancelation fee if cancelation was caused due to bad weather or high water level assessed by I Love Outdoors. 7 days before a tour：30% of the fee 3 days before〜the day before：50% of the fee On the day：100% of the fee |
| Insurance | A rafting tour is conducted in the nature. As an outdoor sports, there are inherent risks with weather and environmental factors. Our professional guides are all trained in their given fields and in rescue techniques to pre see the worse possible outcomes and to make the right possible choices to show our customers the best possible tour and the safest possible tour in the outdoors of Japan. The given rafting fee also covers insurance fee for safety reasons. |
| Risk Management | A rafting tour is conducted in the nature. Therefore, our tours might not be carried out as planned influenced by weather and environmental factors. Primarily, water level in the river and weather is a crucial factor to conduct our tour safely. If our guide made a decision of a cancelation, a full refund will be given. No alcohol and no drugs before your tour. Please do not participate if you are pregnant. Please let us know if you have any injuries. We will let you know if you are suitable to participate a tour. |