【Limited Time Offer: July 1st – September 30th】
Canyoning is a river sport that allows you to experience the thrill and sense of oneness with nature, descending through the canyon with only your body, a harness and a rope.
Recently, the keyword “outdoors" has been on the rise, and thanks to this, canyoning is becoming a popular activity in Japan and abroad!
The secret place that only HappyRaft has found is the beautiful nature that is perfect for canyoning…
If I had to describe it in one word, it would be: unexplored.
Come and play in our natural adventure playground. We have exclusive use of Musasabi canyon -an amazing place of wonder. Featuring a slide into a washing-machine type experience, zip-lines, rock-slides, and a 45m waterfall to finish. Let our guides show you around this amazing world. Unlike other Canyoning places in Japan we have exclusive access to this canyon so no lines or waiting – the way that it’s meant to be.
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Summer is in full swing! Limited Tours
Summer is in full swing! Limited Tours
Rafting is one of HappyRaft's most popular activities, available from March to November and from spring to autumn, but there is one more tour that is very popular and available only from July 1 to September 30!
That's canyoning!
Whether you've heard of it or not, once you've experienced it, you're sure to be hooked!
Introduction to Canyoning Course
Located deep in the canyon of the Akane River, a tributary that flows into the Yoshino River, is a place named “Musasabi Canyon". The crystal clear water and majestic rocks are so beautiful that you cannot take your eyes off them. From the start to the finish line, you can enjoy a variety of activities such as a waterfall dive using a rope, a natural monolithic water slide, swimming in an emerald green waterfall pool, and river trekking on your own through a huge rock tunnel and a beautiful carpet of moss. The 40-meter high “Musasabi Falls" is the goal of the tour.
Tour Options
You can choose between a morning or afternoon tour, and enjoy lunch before or after the tour with HappyRaft's famous homemade bagel sandwiches (advance reservation required). They are so popular that some people come to HappyRaft just to buy bagels! Come and try one!
If you are unable to join the tour, you can take a nap in a hammock at the base overlooking the Yoshino River, play in the water, or take a walk in the beautiful nature.
The difference between rafting tours
How do I choose? This is for you!
- Adventure with only your own body and equipment such as ropes/harnesses without any vehicles.
- Clear water, green trees, and the sun shining through the trees.
- The canyon is always filled with negative ions and you can feel everything close to your body.
Course
Km
Unlike rafting, which is more of a fast-paced sport, this is a sport played at high and low altitudes, with each person taking turns to walk along the rocks, descend cliffs with ropes, and jump into waterfall basins.
Everyone acts as one team.
Intensity
Grade
Unlike shower climbing, this is a water sport in which participants descend through a steep valley (waterfall up to 40 meters in height) using ropes, cables, and harnesses. On the way, there is also a zip line across the valley and a natural waterslide attraction where you slide down small and medium-sized waterfalls by yourself.
Time required
hours
About 3 hours from the time of registration to the end of the tour. Time spent in the canyon is about 1.5 hours.
The tour is open to junior high school students and above, and a maximum of 13 people (accompanied by two guides) will participate in the tour.
Since this is a completely different sport from rafting, there is no grouping.
Conditions of Participation, Fees, and Other Information About the Tour
| Participation Requirements | 12 years of age or older, and have a waist circumference (measured above the hip bone) between 65 cm and 125 cm ※If you have a fear of heights, please reconsider joining the canyoning tour. Some sections involve being suspended several meters above the ground.
※Those under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
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| Price |
※Repeat Customer Discount: ¥500 off (Please bring your membership card on the tour day.) ※The price is the same for both adults and children. ※High Season Dates (2026): July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 August 1, 2, 8-12, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 September 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-22 ※Obon season: August 13-15 ※Regular Rate applies to all other dates not listed above. |
| Payment methods | In order to ensure smooth reception on the day of your visit, we kindly ask you to pay in advance. ※Credit card payment can be made at the time of reservation through the website or at the site on the day of the tour. 【Advance payment methods.】 ①Bank transfer ②Credit card payment (MasterCard, VISA card) - Available for bookings made via the website. 【Payment on the day of the tour】 ①PayPay ②Credit card payment (MasterCard, VISA card, Union Pay, JCB, American Express, Diners club, DISCOVER) ③ Cash payment In the case of cash payment, the representative person should make the payment together. |
Cancellations & Changes | If you need to change or cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible. Cancellation fees: 1 week – 2 days before tour: 30% 1 day (within 24 hours): 50% Day of the tour: 100% ※If Happy Raft decides to cancel a tour due to weather, river conditions, or disasters, no tour fees will be charged. If payment has already been made in advance, a full refund will be issued. ※ Arriving more than 30 minutes late may result in cancellation and a cancellation fee.
※For cancellations or changes to your booking, please contact us by phone/SMS (090-1000-8184), email (booking@happyraft.com
), or WhatsApp (+81 90-1000-8184).
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| Included in the tour price |
※In cold weather, wetsuits are layered to protect against the cold. |
| Tour period | July 1 - September 30 *We do not hold this event outside of this period because the water is too cold. |
| Minimum number of participants | 2 person minimum. ※Maximum number of participants: 13 people. ※The minimum number of participants required to operate a tour is 2 people. Single bookings are welcome; however, if no other participants join by the tour date, the tour may still operate with an additional 50% surcharge.
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| Meeting and dismissal time | Morning tour 9:30 pm start Meeting time: 9:15 am, Start time: 9:30 am Finish time: around 12:30 pm Afternoon tour 1:00 pm start Meeting time: 12:45 pm, Start time: 1:00 pm Finish time: around 4:00 pm ※Please note that meeting and dismissal times may be adjusted depending on weather, river conditions, and other circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Meeting and dismissal point | Meet and Dismiss at HappyRaft |
| Parking lot | Right next to HappyRaft Base Free parking available. Parking for 40 passenger cars or 5 large buses |
| Changing rooms | available separate for men ,women and individual use space (no showers, but outdoor hoses are available for a splash down shower...its cold ) |
| What to bring |
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| Tour Photos | During the tour, our guides take photos and videos using waterproof cameras.
Photos from short rafting tours can be purchased for ¥1,000. ※We do not recommend bringing your own camera, as it may be lost or damaged and could cause injury. Any personal equipment you bring is used at your own risk. ※If you bring a GoPro, helmets with mounts are available in limited numbers. Helmet sizes and mounts cannot be reserved. |
Precaution
Depending on weather conditions and river water levels, the course may be changed or the tour may be cancelled.
Tours are cancelled only in cases such as typhoons with heavy rain warnings or when the river level exceeds our safety standards.
Tour Flow
Meeting / Reception
Thanks for the early morning drive! When you arrive at HappyRaft Base, please first feel the pleasant breeze in the wilderness, looking at the Yoshino River. After registration, sign the consent form and other necessary documents.
Briefing on the tour / Start changing clothes
Explanation of the general schedule and contents of the tour. Around this time, both the guests and the guides start to get excited! Let's go!
Move to the starting point / Safety briefing
After everyone has changed, we're off to the canyon. Get in the car and drive deeper and deeper into the mountains. Upon arrival at the start point, safety briefing. It's time to start the Canyoning tour!
Goal with a pleasant sense of fatigue ^^)
Return to the HappyRaft base for registration and change of clothes.
Change clothes / Watch a slideshow of tour photos
After returning to the base of HappyRaft and changing clothes, we enjoy watching a slide -show of today's photos. Don't forget to take a photo with all the friends you met today! After that, we are free to disperse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q、What is the difference from rafting?
While rafting involves paddling down rapids in a boat, canyoning is a water-based adventure in which you descend a mountain stream using your body to navigate waterfalls and rock formations. You will wear a harness, and your guide will use ropes and cables to support you safely throughout the experience.
Q、I'm not good at heights and I'm not very confident in my physical strength. Can I participate?
The guide will lead you while securing your safety with a harness, rope, and other safety equipment at all times. We often see guests who are not comfortable with heights return to the base with smiles on their faces.
However, there are some sections where you will stand in elevated areas. If you have a strong fear of heights or feel unsure, we recommend watching canyoning videos on YouTube beforehand, as this may help you better understand what to expect.
Q、Do I need special shoes?
Canyoning shoes (sizes 21cm–30cm) are provided and included in the tour price, so no rental fee is required.
Q、Is canyoning more likely to be canceled due to rain than rafting?
Yes. The canyon where we run our canyoning tours is narrower and more sensitive to rainfall than the main river used for rafting. However, this does not automatically mean the tour will be canceled.
In the unlikely event that we must cancel due to safety concerns, we will either:
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provide a full refund, or
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reschedule your tour to another date, or
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if seats are available, offer a change to a rafting tour instead.
