Minakami ~ Japan’s Premier Outdoor Activities Destination
Minakami – located 2-2.5 hours away from Tokyo, is an amazing place for hot spring day trips and outdoor activities.
In this 4 days package, you can enjoy a flight experience in paragliding, canyoning or rafting. If you are a keen hiker, you can do a self-guided trek to the famous mountain such as Mt Tanigawadake or Mt Ichinokura right from your lodge.
You can also visit the popular Onsen – Takaragawa Onsen and Shimeikan Onsen, with unique atmosphere to soothe your body from head to toe, with optional stay at Takaragawa Onsen to fully appreciate the area.
Important Note for Adventure Tour:
- Basic swimming skills are required.
- Be comfortable floating in the water and also be able to put all body, including head under the water.
- Children under 13 years old are not allowed to participate on this tour.
- If there are any tour participants under 20 years old, the land operator requires the signature of their guardian. If their guardian will not be accompanying them, please let us know in advance and we will send the form to be signed.
- Consumption of alcohol before tours is prohibited. Anyone under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted on tour and will be charged as full cancellation charges.
- Pregnant cannot participate on this tour.
4 Days Minakami Adventure: Paragliding + Canyon/Raft Package
Tour Code: JPN-MKA-PCR04
- Enjoy 3 nights staying at a Lodge
- Enjoy 1 day paragliding flight experience + canyon or raft depending on season
- Min age: 13 years old
- Option stay at Takaragawa Onsen at additional cost
- Self guided hike to the mountain
- Minimum number: 02 persons
- Period : 29 Apr ～ 23 Oct 2018
- Low Season: Canyon Apr-Jun, Oct; Raft : Jul-Oct
- High Season: Canyon: Jul-Sep; Raft: Apr-Jun
| Basic Itinerary | Meals |
| Day 1: Tokyo – Minakami | X Breakfast |
| Depart from Tokyo Station to Doai Station | X Lunch |
| Arrive Doai Station | X Dinner |
| Walk or pickup by Lodge | |
| Day is free to explore Minakami hotspring, take a stroll to visit the parks, Suwa Gorge, etc | |
| Evening: Enjoy your dinner at Lodge (own cost) | |
| Day 2: Full Day Minakami Adventure: Paragliding + Rafting/ Canyoning | O Breakfast |
| 9:00 am Pickup from hotel for your adventure< | O Lunch |
| 9:30 am Flight Experience | X Dinner |
| 1:00 pm Canyoning or 1:15 pm Rafting | |
| Evening: Enjoy your dinner at Lodge (own cost) | |
| Day 3: Minakami Self Exploration Or Optional Activity | O Breakfast |
| Recommend: | X Lunch |
| – Climbing to the famous mountain, Mt.Tanigawa (1977m) or Ichinokura | X Dinner |
| – More rafting, canyoning, canoeing, MTB | |
| – Enjoy hotspring | |
| Day 4: Minakami – Tokyo Station | O Breakfast |
| Morning free at leisure before proceed to Doai Station for your train to Tokyo | X Lunch |
4 Days Minakami Adventure: Paragliding + Canyon/Raft Package
Tour Code: JPN-MKA-PCR04
- Enjoy 3 nights staying at a Lodge
- Enjoy 1 day paragliding flight experience + canyon or raft depending on season
- Min age: 13 years old
- Option stay at Takaragawa Onsen at additional cost
- Self guided hike to the mountain
- Minimum number: 02 persons
- Period : 29 Apr ～ 23 Oct 2018
- Low Season: Canyon Apr-Jun, Oct; Raft : Jul-Oct
- High Season: Canyon: Jul-Sep; Raft: Apr-Jun
Price per person in SGD
| Room Type | Dbl/Twn | Tatami | Family Room | |
| Pax sharing | 2 pax | 2-4 pax | 4-6 pax | |
| Low Season (L) | 550 | 525 | 525 | |
| High Season (H) | 570 | 545 | 545 | |
| Optional | Additional Per person in SGD | ||
| Upgrade Tandem Flight | 80 | ||
| Bungy Combo ~ Bungy + Canyon/ Raft | 245 (L)/ 265 (H) | ||
| Lake Canoe Combo ~ Canoe + Canyon/ Raft | 240 (L)/ 260 (H) | ||
| MTB Combo ~ MTB + Canyon/ Raft | 240 (L)/ 260 (H) | ||
| Last night + 2 meals at Takaragawa Onsen | 140 (twin)/ 190 (single) |
Price subject to changes
Price includes:
- 3 nights Accommodation at a Lodge including pick up and drop off at Minakami or Doai Stations
- 3 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
- 1 day Minakami Adventure : Paragliding Combo with pickup from hotel
- Information for self guided hikes to Mt Ichinokura and Mt Tanigawadake
- Briefing prior departure
It takes 2-2.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen to Doai Station.
Recommended schedule
Day 1: Tokyo – Doai
08:24 Tokyo Station – ECHIGO-YUZAWA By SHINKANSEN MAX TOKI 307 (80 mins)
09:44 Arrive ECHIGO-YUZAWA and change train for DOAI
09:53 ECHIGO-YUZAWA – DOAI by JR Joetsu Line for Minakami (25 mins)
10:18 Arrive DOAI
Day 4: Doai – Tokyo
13:49 DOAI – ECHIGO-YUZAWA By JR Joetsu Line for NAGAOKA (24 mins)
14:13 Arrive ECHIGO-YUZAWA and change train for Tokyo
14:28 ECHIGO-YUZAWA – Tokyo by SHINKANSEN MAX TOKI 368 (76 mins)
15:44 ArriveTokyo Station
Getting There
It takes 2-2.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen
to either Doai or Minakami Station.
Hotel Information
Recommended Lodge in Minakami
- A family run & owned mountain lodge, deep in the a National Park
- Right by Tanigawadake Ropeway and Tenjin Ski Resort
- 2 hours from Tokyo
- Only a few hundred meters from Doai Station
- Or pick up from Minakami Station
Dining @ Lazy Bear Restaurant
- Enjoy forest views as you dine in the restaurant with Yubiso River below
- Italian pastas, South East Asian and Korean dishes
- Roasts, Nabes and Salads
- Western Breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, coffee/tea and juice
- Spicy garlic and honey chicken, lime gingered eggplant, potatoes, sesame dressed salad and Hokkaodo Rice
Bathing
- Male and female baths are fed by same natural, mountain spring which supplies water to the lodge.
- Heated water (not Onsens)
- Pleasant ambience with views of the forest outside and Yubiso River below
- No recirculate of the water with constant flow of water
- Each bathroom has 2 showers and a medium sized bath
- Hot showers 24 hours a day
- Baths are available for use from 5pm to 8pm
- Outside of regular bathing times, a private bath can be arranged for 1500 yen for 45 minutes which owner can extend to guest tastes when it is possible.
Ski Rentals
- Extensive rental store of equipment and colthing
- You can get kitted our in the lodge rather than wait in line while the lifts are open
- Stock 20 sets of skis, 20 snowboards, kids boots up to size 12 (US), ski wear to fit all sizes, goggles, gloves, hats, avalanche gear, snowshoes and kids sleds.
Room Information
Double Bed Room
- Spacious with balcony views over Yubiso River below
- Private toilet and wash basin, shared lodge bathing facilities
- Free wifi
- Powerful winter heater
- Fridge
Twin Bedroom
- Spacious with balcony views over Yubiso River below
- Two King size single beds
- Private toilet and wash basin, shared lodge bathing facilities
- Free wifi
- Powerful winter heater
Family Room
- Spacious with mountain views from the balcony
- Two King size single beds and a tatami room
- Sleeps 4-6
- Private toilet and wash basin, shared lodge bathing facilities
- Free wifi
- Two powerful winter heater
Tatami Room
- Spacious with balcony views over Yubiso River below
- Sleeps 1-4 persons
- Private toilet and wash basin, shared lodge bathing facilities
- Free wifi
- Powerful winter heater