Trip to Minakami - Guma Pref

Minakami is situated in river bank of Tone. It is very famous for Natural Onsens (Hot Spring) and lot of outdoor activities. People who really like Adventures sports should visit here.

I planned here for 2 days trip. It took us around 3 hours to reach Minakami from Kanagawa. We stayed at place called "Alpine Lodge", it is located in foothills of the mountain and river by its side. Minakami is the place where you can enjoy Rafting, canyoning, Paragliding,kayaking, Bungee,Apple Picking and lot more activities.

Day 1: Rafting

Rafting was arranged by Canyons, they will provide you all the gears which are required for rafting, the only thing you must bring is your swim suit and should not use cotton clothing when you wear wet suit. From Canyons  it took us around 15 minutes to reach starting point of Rafting (shuttle service is provided by them).

Our rafting was quite short by distance, we spent 1 hour but it was really interesting climbing rocks, jumping 5 feet or 10 feet height into water, crossing the stream along with flow of water.

Peak season for rafting is Spring (April to June), water current will be very high at this time. Summer rafting starts from (June to October) water current and flow will not be very high when compared to spring. It costs around 8000 yen.Alpine lodge also provide BBQ dinner, but we have to book when we book for our outdoor activities or stay.

We had a very nice dinner at one of the famous shop near to Minakami station, Tempura(Type of  deep fried food) is full of different variety of Mushrooms.

Day 2: Bungee,Apple picking and Takaragawa Onsen

Apple Picking – Suzuki Apple Farm:

This really awesome experience, since it was first time personally I enjoyed. Entrance Fee cost around 350Yen.

They also sell Apples but only thing you can do inside farm is Eat.

Bungee:
This is really Challenging yourself and coming out of  your comfort zone. Free fall from the height of 42m from the bridge. For people who are doing it is Fun and Joy. Those who see, it will feel scary. It was my day. I totally enjoyed the fun of jumping.

 

You will get offers for your next Jump. It costs 8500Yen per jump since it was adventure Sports day, they charged us 6000Yen Insurance is included.

 

That moment when you feel that you achieved something 

Takaragawa Onsen:

Minakami is very famous for its Onsens as well. Takaragawa Onsen is not only famous among Japanese it famous at international level.You can also get chance to drink Bear soup. Entrance fee is 1000 yen for accessing Onsen.

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