About 1 hour from Nagoya. "River Port Park Minokamo" in Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture.

Surrounded by the nature of the Kiso River, it is a popular spot where you can enjoy activities such as rafting and SUP, empty-handed BBQ, fitness and cafes. There is also a kids adventure activity that children from 3 years old can participate in, so the whole family can enjoy it.

This time, Editorial Team has actually experienced SUP. We will bring you a realistic experience!

For the latest information, please check the official website or contact them by phone.

What is River Port Park Minokamo?

First of all, we would like to introduce “River Port Park Minokamo”.

About 1 hour by car from Nagoya. “River Port Park Minokamo” is located along the Kiso River in Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture. A park where you can enjoy the outdoors on the banks of the Kiso River, based on the concept of "outdoors in the city".

The spacious park is divided into a BBQ area where you can enjoy empty-handed, a lawn area where you can run around to your heart's content, and a forest area rich in nature. At the Kiso River, you can try authentic river activities such as rafting and SUP.

There is also a cafe in the visitor house where you can enjoy exquisite pizza. It is a spot where you can spend the whole day relaxing.

River Port Park Minokamo is located at a river crossing that used to be called "Ota no Watashi" and developed as a hub for transportation. The shrine from that time still exists in the park.

What is SUP?

"SUP" is an abbreviation of "Stand Up Paddleboard". As the name suggests, this is a water activity where you stand on a large board and paddle along the surface of the water.

SUP uses a large board with buoyancy, so it is easy to balance and even beginners can easily challenge it. It is gaining popularity as an activity that anyone can easily enjoy regardless of gender or age.

In addition, you can expect an exercise effect because you can train your whole body's sense of balance and experience.

SUP experience report

This time, we tried the "sSUP experience (from ￥3,850)! This plan allows you to enjoy an easy river trip. (Ages: 4th grade and up)

Check in and start the experience!

First, check in at "White Dog" in the park.

Everything you need for the experience can be rented for free. All you need to bring is your swimsuit and towel!

▼What to bring
・Swimwear
・towel

▼Convenient things to have
・Rash guard
・Plastic bag
・Glasses band
・Sunscreen
・Spare contact lenses
・Familiar water shoes (free rental available)
・Insurance card

There is no shampoo or body soap in the shower room in the changing room, so if you want to take a good shower after the experience, please bring your own.

Receive a wetsuit that fits your body size and change clothes in the changing room. The locker key will be kept by the staff, so let's leave all the mobile phones and accessories.

The tour takes 130 minutes, so don't forget to use the restroom and stay hydrated!

This time it's the middle of summer, so instead of wearing a wetsuit, we decided to wear a swimsuit and a rash guard. After changing clothes, you will receive a life jacket and a helmet. Make sure to check the safety thoroughly to make sure there are no deficiencies.

On the helmets, we tape our nicknames during the tour. This time, Osaki, Suzu, and Haruko will take on the challenge.

Hide-san, the guide who guided us this time. thank you!

We will also adjust the paddles before departure. Adjust the length according to your height.

Let's go to the Kiso River!

When you see it up close, it's more powerful than you can imagine. The Kiso River is a first-class river in the mainstream of the Kiso River system that flows from Nagano Prefecture through Gifu Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture, and Mie Prefecture to Ise Bay. It is said that the total length is 229 km.

Let's get used to the water first!

First of all, we went into the river to check the water temperature. Let's get used to the water by entering the river.

It's cold at first, but once you get used to it, it feels cool!

Safety explanation & lecture

First of all, we will receive a safety explanation and a lecture. In order to enjoy playing, it is essential to be careful not to get injured or have an accident.

You will receive a lecture on how to ride a Sup, how to steer a ship, and what to do when you fall.

Let's go to the water! It's the first time for all three of us to try sup, so we're excited.

The first step is to practice maneuvering!

Start by practicing rowing while sitting, which gives you the most stability.

When we actually got on the boards, we were relieved that it was more stable than we had imagined.

Practice rowing forward and rowing backward, and gradually get used to maneuvering the board.

I had some time to enjoy the scenery.

Take a stroll on the smooth surface of the water. Blessed with good weather, the scenery is very good.

"Let's stand on the board," said Hide.

Will we be able to stand cool like Hide?

Using the paddle...!

It is many times more difficult to balance than when sitting ...... a little unstable, but we managed to stand up on the board.

Osaki, you are very good!

Start playing in the river!

We've gotten used to maneuvering the board, so it's finally time to start playing in the river.

First of all, we decided to play tag. The it is Hide. Run away everyone!

Hide, you're too fast. Gradually increase the speed.

He caught up with us in no time. If you get touched by the board, you are out!

The touch was so strong that she went straight into the river with a thud.

The board is connected to the waist belt, so you don't have to worry about it being swept away.

Next, try the yoga tree pose!

This seems to be forging a sense of balance.

“I will try,” said Osaki.

This one is also bobbing in the river.

We gradually got used to getting wet in the river.

We decided to take it to another level and try the three-point  handstand.

Hide-san, that's a splendid three-point handstand.

Cheers of "Oh~~~~~~!!!" echoed through the Kiso River.

Suzu-san also tried, but without success.

Next is to try hand-pushing sumo! !

The two of them dove into the river in good humor.

After that, the game was played many times.

There are no rules on how to play in the river. The staff will suggest how to play according to the wishes of the participants. (Don't worry, there are also ways to play without getting wet.)

The 70 minute tour is about to end. good job for today~!

This time, we tried the easy-to-enjoy "SUP experience'', but there is also "SUP cruising'' where you can go down the river with a SUP.

At River Port Park Minokamo, you can experience various river activities according to your age and skills, such as the "Kiso River Adventure" where you can go down the river on a rafting boat, and the "Kids Adventure" where you can try full-scale river activities and river descents from the age of 3. 

▼ Click here for details
https://adventure.rppm.jp/

Free tour photo service

By the way, at River Port Park Minokamo, you can get a tour photo as a gift for free. The accompanying staff will take pictures, so you can fully enjoy the activity.

After the tour ends, the photos will be transferred to your smartphone.

After the activity
Lunch time with a full-fledged BBQ that you can enjoy empty-handed!

After playing in the river, let's enjoy BBQ empty-handed. It's in the same facility, so it's easy to move around!

There are also great deals that come with activities, so be sure to check them out.

The BBQ at River Port Park Minokamo has all the necessary items and ingredients, so you can start BBQ immediately without buying anything. You are welcome to bring in additional ingredients and drinks!

A total of 15 deck sites are comfortably sized for 6 adults per site. You can enjoy BBQ in a private and relaxing space.

Select your favorite from 6 types of menus such as "Australian BBQ", "Japanese BBQ", and "Gifu Brand BBQ". There is also a “Kids BBQ” for elementary school students.

BBQ after playing to your heart's content is exquisite. Please enjoy the BBQ together with the activities.

▼ Click here for details
https://bbq.rppm.jp/

▼ Click here for the hands-on BBQ experience report

Enjoy an empty-handed BBQ at "River Port Park Minokamo" [about 1 hour from Nagoya]!

About 1 hour from Nagoya. "River Port Park Minokamo" in Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture. Surrounded by the nature of the Kiso River, it is a popular spot where you can enjoy activities such as rafting and SUP, empty-handed BBQ, fitness and cafes. Activities are kids who can participate from the age of 3...

2021.09.24

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This time, we tried sup at River Port Park Minokamo.

We didn't think we could become one with nature so much in about an hour from Nagoya. Sup is an activity that anyone can try regardless of age, from small children to adults. Please enjoy playing in the great nature of the Kiso River with the whole family!