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The Tone River in Minakami Onsen and the Yoshino River in Shikoku are undoubtedly Japan's best whitewater rafting experiences with continuous grade 4 rapids.

-Tone River (Minakami)
-Yoshino River (Shikoku)

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Minakami Onsen in Gunma Prefecture, is the source for the Tone River, Japan's biggest river. During the Spring melt, April - June, the river provides consistant grade 4 rapids for over 12kms of whitewater rafting bliss. There are a number of different courses available to cater for all levels, from nervous beginners to experienced rafting junkies. Canyons international team of professional guides will ensure you a safe and memorable day of rapid action.

In 2000 the same section used for commercial rafting played host to the rafting world cup qualifying tournament. Teams from around the world came to challenge the mighty Tone River.

Make sure you get up in Spring for the best rafting in Japan. April - June is the Spring melt season, with the river flowing high to produce world class rapids. There are three canyons that are regularly run, Suwakyo, Minakamikyo and the infamous Momijikyo, the later of the three being the most intense.

If an intense rafting experience is not for you then the Summer months may be more to your liking with melow grade 1-2 rapids that can be enjoyed by adults and kida alike.

 
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Half Day Whitewater Rafting
 
Full Day Rafting
Course: Tone River
Standard OR Momiji Course
Tone River Rafting
Thrill Level:
   
>4-9

Spring(April - June) is higfh thrills, Summer is melow.
   
>4-9
Wilderness:
 
>6
 
>8
Access: 10 minute drive from Canyons Minakami base.  
Features:
  • grade 2 -4 rapids
  • 3 canyon sections
  • Over 20kms of grade 2-4 rapids
Comments: The Tone River's best season is in Spring (April - June) when the snow melt swells the river to grade 4. The Summer is a gentle grade 2 trip.
The MomijiKyo section is by far the most exciting with over 7 grade 3-4 rapids in 1km and 12kms long in total. This section will be run if river conditions permit.
This course is only runnable in Spring and is the longest fullday course in Japan with some great scenery and amazing whitewater. Together with a delicious hot lunch this is the perfect day for any rafting junkie.
Duration:


4 hours
6-7 hours
Conditions:

Age 13 or above.
Family tour options here

Age 13 or above.
Family tour options here
Season: April 16th - Early November Late April - May
Price:

 

Standard Course 8000 yen

  • April - June +1000 yen
  • Canyons member card holders 1000 yen cash back on April - June weekends

 

13000 yen weekdays
15000 yen weekends & holidays

Tour Times:


July-September weekends & holidays,
August 9th-13th

8:45

8:45
13:00
8:15
11:00
13:45
 
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Shikoku's Yoshino River is a whitewater rafters paradise with over 30kms of grade 3-4 raipds flowing through the famous scenery of Oboke and Koboke gorges. During the "green" season, May - October, the river provides consistant high flows which allows a selection of a thrilling halfday course or a more relaxed one day section.


Rafting in Shikoku is run by Happy Raft, owned and operated by veteran Australian rafting guide Mark Treston. Mark and his crew of internationally qualified guides will ensure a memorable day of whitewater.
 
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Half Day Whitewater Rafting
 
Full Day Combo
Course: Yoshino River Yoshino River Rafting + Canyoning
Thrill Level:
   
>7-9
   
>7-9
Wilderness:
 
>7
 
>8
Access: 10 minute drive. N/A
Features:
  • grade 3 -4 rapids
  • 1 canyon section
  • Half day rafting on the Yoshino River
  • Half day canyoning
Comments: The Yoshino River's best season is in Summer (June - Septmeber) when the rains swell the river to grade 4. This is an action packed day of adventure on and in the water. Get excited, get wet!
Duration:


2-3 hours
5-6 hours
Conditions: Age 13 or above. Age 13 or above.
Season: Early April - Mid November Mid April - Late October
Price:

  Spring season 5500 yen
High season 7500 yen ***
 

14000 yen
High season
15000 yen ***

Tour Times:

9:00

13:00

9:00

 

***High season dates: July 18 - October 12, (weekends and public holidays, including Obon, August 8-16)

 


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