Minakami, Japan, Tonegawa River, Full Day Pack Rafting

Come and experience a full day pack rafting adventure on the Tonegawa river in Minakami, Japan with JMGA certified guide Hiroko.

Group

1 Day

Jul - Oct

Intermediate

Beginner

Highlights

Spend a whole day pack rafting on the beautiful Tonegawa river.
See several wonderful parts of the town of Minakami.
Enjoy lunch at Kawahara midway through the trip, and hot springs at the end.

Description

Join me on an exciting pack rafting trip on the Tonegawa River.

Also known as the Tone river, Tonegawa runs through the stunning town of Minakami in the Gunma prefecture of Japan. On this 6-hour pack rafting program, you will have the chance to admire the beauty of Minakami and experience an exciting river adventure.

This is an introductory level trip. As a result, it is ideal for beginners to the world of pack rafting, which consists of rafting in small, portable, individual inflatable boats. The current is not too strong, and you will be moving through a section of the river that is easy to maneuver in.

Along with the scenic value of the trip, you will also learn many important rafting skills. Some of the skills you will acquire include boat control, self-rescue techniques, how to respond to tipping and more. These skills will help you if you wish to continue rafting on more difficult routes in the future.

During the trip, depending on conditions, we will enjoy a lunch break at Kawahara. And at the conclusion of the trip, you will have plenty of time to explore Minakami, and also enjoy some soothing hot spring bathing!

Pack rafting on the Tonegawa river is a wonderful experience. The water is lovely and the scenery you will get to admire is unforgettable. If you would like to join me, just send me a request. I look forward to hearing from you and guiding you.

I also offer a shorter, half-day version of this rafting trip as well, which you can experience here.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Personal insurance

Price details

In addition to the guiding fee, the price also includes insurance, taxes, lunch and rental equipment, which includes paddle, PFD, helmet, wetsuit and shoes.

Details

More info

Participants must bring swimwear and a towel, and should bring beach sandals, sun glasses, rain wear in case of rain and a change of clothes.

Meeting point

Boukengoya Guesthouse

About the guide

Hiroko

4.5

(12)

Mountain Guide

I am a JMGA mountain guide based in Minakami in Gumma prefecture in Japan, home to Mount Tanigawa in the Tanigawa Mountain Range. It is one of the top 100 famous mountains in Japan and is my favourite mountain full of potentials in rock climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing and trekking. I also run a lodging service there for the convenience of clients, which I started in response to the requests by my clients in 2011.

My specialty ranges from climbing / mountaineering, trekking (hiking and snow shoeing), Sawanobori (climbing up through waterfalls), backcountry skiing / ski touring, pack rafting and canyoning.

Having been a member of Exploration Club whilst at University in Kyoto, my first guiding certification was in river rafting, where my passion lay at the time, and my main guiding activities now are mostly in the mountains.
With “explore deeper and have fun” as mottos, I put together outdoor adventure itineraries for each season of the year, so that more people can feel and enjoy the power and kindness of the nature.

I would love to share the unique, beautiful and exploratory experience you can get in Minakami with you, let it be in the mountains or in the waters!

I have the following certificates: JMGA Climbing Guide Stage Level 2, Oze Nature Guide, Oze Climbing Guide and WMA Wilderness First Responder.

When I'm unavailable to guide, my trusted colleagues with JMGA certifications will be able to guide you!

Languages

Japanese | French | English

Certificates

JMGA

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What people are saying about Hiroko

Li-hsin

It was my first winter mountaineering experience, and I had a wonderful time. Hiroko is great guide. She is professional, knowledgable, and very patient. Also, her love for Tanigawadake and the Minakami area is both inspiring and contagious. It made me want to come back and experience the area in a different season. My only complaint is that our email communication was a little slow. Overall I highly recommend this tour.

Thank you soooooo much to help arranging such an experience for us! Jimmy, Alice and I had so much fun, everything was great!!!! Thank you for your kindness! We love the blog too! We will certainly come again! Please send our great appreciation to Michi San (he's fun and cool!), also our Chef (She made us the best noodles and CD : ) I will send you more photos. Please take care and let us know when the next multi-day packrafting opportunity comes. We love camping and outdoor! Japan has a very nice natural environment. Cheers, Ardis

Olivia

No one replies questions on Explore-share whatsapp. Appreciate if can know change of tour guide in advance.

Mindy

Hiroko was amazingly fit, really professional and punctual, and clearly loved the area. Lunch was delicious and we got so lucky with the weather - highly recommended!

Andrew

It was wonderful and the guides were superb – big recommendation