Sitting on the border of Gunma and Niigata Prefectures, Minakami town in Gunma is just 2 hours away from Tokyo and the metropolitan area. Minakami is at the head of the Tone River and the entrance to Joshinetsu National Park and the majestic Mt. Tanigawa. With spectacular nature on the doorstep there are a host of perfect places to enjoy a wide range of outdoor adventures.
Jump, slide rappel, climb. Plenty of different canyoning courses, ranging from easy half day to highly technical full day courses. Also available is canyoning specific ropes clinics, whitewater skills, weather interpretation, geology….and more
Half day to multi-day adventures navigating the Shinano and Tone Rivers (largest and second largest in Japan). Possible to include team building elements, whitewater theory and skills.
Learn the basics of using a double blade paddle in this exciting new sport. Explore lakes with the ultimate portable whitewater craft.
Minakami is surrounded by 2 national parks and has access to over 400 km of trails. Anything from an easy half day stroll to an overnight expeditions are possible.
Based on the project adventure model we work through the phases of group development using a variety of challenging activities and games.
Orienteering
Teams use orienteering skills to navigate around a course and perform tasks to obtain clues to solve the final puzzle.Caving
Rappel, climb and scramble in the dark, exploring the underground caves with our professional guide team.Cultural Activities
Evening Activities
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Evening activities can be tailored to the program, weather conditions, environment and the age of the students.