JAPAN SUMMER CAMPS
ACTION, FRIENDS & FUN!
Find your inner self!
At Canyons, summer camp participants learn both soft and hard outdoor skills whilst learning about themselves and their environment. Our international team of professionals will guide participants on a transformation journey through some of Japan's most pristine nature.
“Let Nature be your teacher.”
William Wordsworth
Explore nature together with our professional crew!
Small group sizes and a range of challenging activities, guided by a professional and experienced crew, make our Summer Camp the perfect program for any-age campers.
Why Minakami?
Minakami is the biggest adventure destination in Japan, with a huge variety of adventures to choose from. Canyons is perfectly located in a scenic riverside area at the entrance to Joshinetsu National Park.
The Canyons difference!
Our instructors hold international qualifications and average 5 seasons + sharing their passion for the outdoors.
Group sizes will have a ratio of no more than 10:1.
We own our own accommodation and cafe so everything is set up to custom cater for groups; dietary needs, quality equipment, and evening activities.
Easy access! Only 72 mins on the bullet train from Tokyo to our nearest station.
Over 20 years providing programs to Asia's top international schools. We are the provider of choice in Japan!
Explorers Camp
July
Ages 8 - 12 years old
Explorers Camp
Small group sizes and a range of challenging activities guided by our professional and experienced crew will make the Explorers Camp the perfect program for young campers.
The emphasis is on fun in nature whilst learning some basic outdoor skills. Campers will also come away with a higher sense of self-awareness and responsibility.
Requirements:
Ages 8 to 12 years old
Price: 150,000 yen
Participation: Up to 20 campers
Included:
All activities + photos/videos
Accommodation (5 nights)
All meals (5 x breakfast, 6 x lunch, 5 x dinner)
Shinkansen fee Tokyo station ⇔ Canyons
Aqua Camp
July
Ages 13 - 17 years old
Aqua Camp
Designed for teenage campers, this program focuses on building whitewater skills. Our highly skilled instructors will take you from zero to hero, starting with whitewater theory and progressing to paddling up to grade 3.
The guiding principles include "life skills", as well as connecting with other languages, cultures, people, nature and yourself.
Requirements:
Ages 13 to 17 years old
Price: 160,000 yen
Participation: Up to 10 campers
Included:
All activities + photos/videos
Accommodation (5 nights)
All meals (5 x breakfast, 6 x lunch, 5 x dinner)
Shinkansen fee Tokyo station ⇔ Canyons