Several exhilarating ways to reconnect with nature and shake off the months of sitting at home can be found at Minakami, one of Japan’s premiere spots for white water rafting and canyoning.

Become one with nature in this rural area filled with fun outdoor activities and spectacular scenery that offers something new at every turn. A trip to Gunma is not complete without a visit to Suwakyo Gorge, a beautiful valley famous for its stunning surroundings and the immaculate waters of the Tone River. Easily accessible from metropolitan Tokyo, the gorge is a natural wonder that offers relaxation, excitement, and a breath of fresh air.

The Tanigawadake Ropeway ferries you to the top of the mountain, as seasonal colors bloom far down below, at Tanigawadake Joch by Hoshino Resorts.