Well what a cracker weekend! With temps over 30 degrees both days last weekend, conditions for canyoning were perfect.A large number excited canyoners made the most of the conditions at our Kusatsu/Kuni-mura base, enjoying the spectacular Deer Canyon for the first time.
Deer Canyon is one of our best courses, with lots of BIG waterfalls, jumps and technical ropework. The scenery and native bush is amazing with incredible views of Mt Shirane (Volcano) as you descend the Canyon. If you like em big, then Deer Canyon is a MUST!
Deer Canyon is one of our best courses, with lots of BIG waterfalls, jumps and technical ropework. The scenery and native bush is amazing with incredible views of Mt Shirane (Volcano) as you descend the Canyon. If you like em big, then Deer Canyon is a MUST!
The other BIG attraction with our Kusatsu/Kuni-mura base is the huge selecton of hot springs in the area. Just 5 mins from the goal point of the full day course is Shiriyaki Onsen (Burning Bum). A natural hot spring which permeates into a cool river to produce the perfect temperature (contradictory to the name)
[Above - An excited customer learning the correct rappelling technique][Below- Looking down from the top of the first 35m waterfall (Murder Falls) in Deer Canyon, Kusatsu. This is a unique waterfall with the water hitting a bump halfway down creating an impressive "rooster tail" to rappell under.]
[Below - Half way down Awadachi Taki (Foaming Falls)]
[Below - At the top of one of the larger slides in Deer Canyon]
The full day offers more challenges; rappelling by yourself (safety backup in place) down some BIG waterfalls (35m+), BIG slides (15m+) and BIG jumps (10m+).
Kusatsu full day canyoning
For those with not enough time to spare the half day offers ample adrenaline with 4 waterfalls varying from 7m - 30m, slides, jumps and some nice swim sections. If you are not so good with heights or have someone in your group that wants to take it easy, then the half day can be customized to make each option easier. Instead of rappelling yourself, you can be lowered down slowly, instead of jumping you can be lowered down slowly.....you get the jist.
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