News Blip: How To Adventure In Japan
Japan Today Reports On Minakami, Centered On The Upper Reaches Of One Of Japan's Greatest Rivers And A Favorite Outdoor Playground
Known by the locals who are outdoor enthusiasts, the town of Minakami is well positioned as a staging area for white water rafting, canyoning and other water sports, as well as a host of other outdoor activities. While the Tone River's rapids are consistently grade 4 in the spring and early summer, the river still offers plenty of thrills throughout the summer and even into the autumn, even if the rapids are downgraded to 2 or 3.
Japan Today writer Vicki Beyer traveled to Minakami and reports on her findings: "When booking, try to confirm which area of the river your trip will likely be on. Most outfits will tell you it varies from day to day depending on river conditions but they all have particular parts of the river they frequent so should be able to at least indicate to you the 2 or 3 possible areas they are likely to use." When it comes to mountain hiking, "some of the most popular hikes in the Minakami area are accessed via the Tanigawadake Ropeway, about 25 minutes from Minakami by bus or car."
Check out the full article at Japan Today right here.
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