Overview
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3 hours
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Escape the heat of the city and enjoy an adventurous experience in the Japanese countryside of Minakami. On this 4-hour tour, explore beautiful Fox Canyon with its waterfalls and crystal-clear pools as you go canyoning, abseiling, and swimming with a guide. Select a morning or afternoon tour time when booking. Souvenir photos and video are included.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Consumption of Alcohol is prohibited before the tour. Anyone under the influence of Alcohol will not be permitted on the tour and will be charged a full cancellation charge
If you do not show up for your tour booking it will not be possible to obtain a refund
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Minimum age is 13 years
Reconfirmation required after booking; see instructions on your voucher
Required items to bring on the tour are swimwear and towel
What To Expect
If it is your first time canyoning and you are up for some thrills, then this is the place to start. It is also perfect for groups with lots of different thrill levels! It's easy to access and a short walk from where the bus drops you. Fox is an incredibly beautiful canyon with some great jumps, slides and waterfalls. You can enjoy amazing features at all water levels. WORLD CLASS STAFF Our professional guides have the very highest levels of skill and safety. They run incredibly entertaining tours too. WORLD CLASS FACILITIES The Minakami Base brings a slice of overseas style to Japan - a large wooden deck, a cafe, bar, and backpacker-style lodge; all under one roof. Relax and unwind in complete comfort after your adventures.
Options
Fox Plus
Canyoning: Lv.3 Canyoning tour, fist-timers are welcome!
FOX Canyoning
Fox : If it is your first time canyoning and you are up for some thrills, then this is the place to start.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Tour photos and videos
All equipment including footwear
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points within Minakami-town and from either Jomo-Kogen shinkansen station or Minakami local line station
Lunch and drinks
Train fare to/from Minakami
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
monicaa592,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guides! Very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly! Sliding down waterfalls was amazing! When we went we had our group (English speaking family of five with mom,dad, and three teenage boys), a group of three Japanese speaking young men in their 20s, and a Japanese speaking father taking his pre-teen son and two of his friends. The guides gave personalized attention to each of us, with our varying skill levels. (Dan and Mike were great!) After going through this experience I felt close to all the other Canyoners, in spite of the language barriers. I recommend this strongly as a fun activity, but also as a team-building experience for friends, families, or other groups. You should do this!
Fun family canyoning
Heidi H,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time canyoning - there are loads of slides and a really fun drop. Guides were lovely and very professional. Safety was really important to everyone in the company.
Awesome highlight of our Japan trip. Canyoning and rafting in one day. Don’t miss this.
James A,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Canyons. This is a well-run company that provides great service and great experiences. We took the Whitewater Rafting/Canyoning combo experience in Minakami and loved it. Our guides were awesome and it was the highlight of our Japan trip. Highly recommend Canyons. They take care of everything.
Fun and safe intro to canyoning
Tour64922207169,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun introduction to canyoning! The guides were fun and safe and accommodated all abilities on the tour. The gear provided was great and the camp/facilities was well set up. Our only wish was that we were in the water longer - two hours went by too fast.
Amazing guides and wonderful canyon!
kirstenbachour,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guides, who managed to teach us some tricks and motivated our son and daughter to jump off the rocks with a front flip. Would redo any time!!
Great experience
anapaulamL6236PZ,Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first time canyoning, and it was amazing. As it was a weekday, I could book the experience the night before. We traveled from Nagano-ken during the morning and experienced Fox Canyon by afternoon. It was a good choice for first-timers. Our guides (Alex and Toshi) were great, they explained everything and made us feel safe during all the experience. Alex was very patient and calmed me down when I was scared. All the staff at the base were very receptive, giving us a good vibe.
Adventuring in picturesque scenery out of Japan's big cities
MichelleMc6,Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a Kiwi living in Japan, I had heard about Canyons and its founder Mike Harris many times, but hadn't had the opportunity to visit Minakami itself. My husband and I had done some canyoning informally, but definitely wouldn't call ourselves experienced. The level was perfect- challenging but not too difficult, and super fun overall. Part of what made the experience was the instructors (both expats and Japanese who were young but experienced and professional), and the other group participants with whom we built great camaraderie. We very much enjoyed the trip overall, though next time would rent a car to travel to Minakami as the public transport options were infrequent and there was a lot to see off the beaten path that trains and buses didn't allow us access to.
An exciting summer vacation!
HiroyukiI60,Jul 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an exciting experience and a very meaningful time. Forgetting the summer heat, we enjoyed river activities while enjoying forest bathing.
Challenge, excitement and great memories!
995susannal,Jul 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Canyons only intending to do one canyoning trip but we loved it so much we went back and experienced the next canyoning experience that we unlocked. The canyons are breathtaking, the water is crystal clear and the abseiling, sliding and jumping into the gorges was challenging and exciting. The guides were supportive and a lot of fun. Much of the time, we found ourselves laughing. We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary at Canyons and cannot recommend it enough! We created so many fabulous memories that we will carry with us forever!
I have surrendered to nature!
ひろこ佐,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience! Enjoy the extraordinary ... just let the water flow! It was safe to participate with two guides attached. I'll go again. Thank you very much.
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