Minakami - Adventure Sports and Onsen

Snow Country is made up of several towns and just over the border in Gunma prefecture is Minakami. It was once a popular get-away for city dwellers due to its proximity to Tokyo and abundance of onsen. Recently it has become well known as a hotspot for outdoor adventure activities. Canoeing, mountain biking, paragliding, rafting, canyoning and Japan's highest bungy jump are all available in this spa town.

Close by are Japanese's biggest outdoor onsen, Takaragawa, and one of Japan's famous 100 peaks, Mount Tanigawa. Stunning natural beauty with the mountains and rivers (especially during autumn with the changing of the leaves) , Minakami will be a hit with thrill seekers or those after a bit of R&R. As the temperature and humidity rise over summer the activities on the rivers and lakes really come into their own.