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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.

Three years ago 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. The Tone will next be hosting the rafting wolrd cup in Spring 2007.

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.

 
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Half Day Whitewater Rafting
 
Full Day Combo
Course: Tone River
Standard OR Momiji Course
Tone River Rafting + Canyoning
Thrill Level:
   
>4-9
   
>4-9
Wilderness:
 
>6
 
>8
Access: 10 minute drive. N/A
Features:
  • grade 2 -4 rapids
  • 3 canyon sections
  • Half day rafting on the Tone River
  • Half day canyoning
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.
In Spring this is an action packed day of adventure. Summer turns into a refreshing day of playing in the water.
(Canyoning is exciting year round)
Duration:


3 hours
6-7 hours
Conditions: Age 13 or above. Age 13 or above.
Season: April 15th - Early November Late April - Early October
Price:

 

Standard Course 8000 yen

 

13000 yen weekdays

14000 yen weekends & holidays
July 19-August 31st & Septemeber weekends & holidays +1000yen

Tour Times:

8:45
13:00

8:45

 
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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
Mid Season 6500 yen
High season 7500 yen ***
 

Spring season 1200 yen
Mid Season 13500 yen
High season 15000 yen ***

Tour Times:

9:00

13:00

9:00

 

*** Spring Season Dates
March 1 - June 30 (Except GW Holiday 4/26~5/6), October weekdays

Mid-Season Dates
July 1 - July18, September (weekdays)


High Season Dates
June 30 - August 31, September (weekends and public holidays)

 


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