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Canyons Okutama (Canyoning & Packrafting) キャニオンズ 奥多摩ベース
Tokyo's own adventure base in the forested Okutama valley: slide down natural rock chutes and jump into clear pools on a guided canyoning trip, or paddle the Tama River in a packraft, all within two hours of Shinjuku.
About
Most visitors never realise that the western edge of Tokyo is steep, forested mountain country. Canyons, an outdoor company with Western and Japanese guides, runs its Okutama base near Mitake Station on the JR Ome Line. The signature canyoning tours, such as Holy Canyon, kit you out in wetsuit, helmet and harness, then lead you down a mountain stream by sliding natural waterslides, abseiling waterfalls and leaping into emerald pools. Packrafting trips float the Tama River's gentler rapids in inflatable personal boats. Groups are small, safety briefings are thorough and English is native for many guides, which makes this the go-to adventure day for visitors. Trips are seasonal (roughly spring to autumn, depending on water levels and temperatures) and require some fitness and comfort in water.
Highlights
- Natural rock waterslides and pool jumps
- Abseiling down waterfalls on canyoning trips
- Packrafting the Tama River
- English-speaking professional guides
- Wetsuits, helmets and safety kit provided
Tips
- Book online; tours are seasonal and dates depend on water conditions
- Minimum age for canyoning is about 10 (some tours 13+), check each tour
- Take the JR Ome Line to Mitake; the base offers a short shuttle
- Bring a swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes; leave valuables at the base
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