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Tour CA trip with lots of outdoor sports in Gunma

A great deal of nature remains in Gunma's Minakami area, allowing for lots of outdoor activities. Rafting in the clear mountain valley rivers and waterfall sliding are the best sports for coming into contact with nature in Gunma. There are many other activities you can experience in the mountains as well, including mountain biking, paragliding and bungee jumping, the most incredibly thrilling activity available. Itinerary C is filled with lots of outdoor sporting activities like these.

Trip Details

Times and train names are current as of September 2011. Because the times and train names are subject to change, they should be used for reference.

dep.
9:44

Tokyo Station

approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes on the Tanigawa 405 on the Joetsu Shinkansen Line

arr.
11:03
dep.
11:10

Jomo Kogen Station

Shuttle bus
(an outdoor activity company)
(approx. 20 to 30 minutes)

arr.
11:30

Minakami area

Enjoy outdoor activities in Minakami!

Enjoy rafting and waterfall sliding to the fullest in the natural setting of Gunma!

Rafting is a great way to experience the rapids. It is sometimes referred to as a natural roller coaster. Another popular sport is waterfall sliding, where you come down a waterfall without a boat. Gunma is a great place to enjoy these adventures to their fullest.
Total time: about 4 hours, 30 minutes including lunch

Itinerary Options

The Half-day Trip
The Full-day Trip
The Rafting and Barbecue Package
Double Adventure

and more...
To learn more about outdoor activities in Gunma, talk to one of the local activity companies.

Websites of some outdoor activity companies in Gunma
Forest & Water

The excitement of rafting

Waterfall sliding brings you into direct contact with nature.

Lots of outdoor activities from canoeing and mountain biking to the thrills of bungee jumping

Canoeing

Canoeing is a more casual outdoor activity that the whole family can enjoy regardless of age. Great for kids, adults and seniors. In summertime, playing and swimming in the water makes canoeing extra fun.
Total time: about 4 hours, 30 minutes including lunch

Mountain Biking

Rushing through the mountains on a bike tour is exhilarating. Each of the four seasons has a different face in Minakami. Spring has fresh forests and new sprouts, summer its verdant mountains, and fall the beautiful colors of turning leaves. There are lots of options for enjoying the outdoors. We recommend mountain biking for day trips.
Total time: about 4 hours, 30 minutes including lunch

Bungee jumping

Bungee jump from 42 meters high off a bridge, a unique opportunity in Japan. The local support staff are ready to assist to ensure you have a fun, exciting jump. First time bungee jumpers welcome! This is an opportunity not to be missed.
Total time: about 4 hours, 30 minutes including lunch

Bungy Japan

Walking in the Snow

Take a walk through the snow-laden woods, maybe in a pair of snowshoes. Known in traditional Japanese as the kanjiki, snowshoes make a pleasant crunching sound as they break through the top layer of snow. Walking in a field of snow in snowshoes is easy and fun for all who love taking walks.
Total time: about 4 hours, 30 minutes including lunch

Canoeing