

The group takes a rest in one of the crystal clear pools, enjoying the incredible terrain of the canyon and trying to make out the sky through the overhanging forest canopy.
{Above - small jump]
[Below - big jump]
[Below - big jump]
The photo to the right is the taken from the bottom of the third waterfall. LUNCH TIME!. The sun shines through a large whole in the canopy providing warmth. Time to relax and enjoy the delicious lunch that is provided with the tour.

The first waterfall after lunch (fourth waterfall 7m of the tour) is the first chance to try rappelling in a waterfall. It is not as easy at it looks, with the water pressure trying to take your feet out from under you at every step. The guide is actually below holding the rope for safety, so even if you let go, you will not fall. If you don't have the confidence to rappel you can also be lowered down slowly. This day everyone challenged the rappel. On ya girls!
Directly below the rappel is a great waterfall slide into a huge pool. This can be done multiple times with a short climb around the slide back to the top.
In the afternoon section, the canyon starts to widen out a bit providing incredible views towards Mt Shirane and plenty of large pools, slides and jump spots.
The lady to the right is about to do a small jump into the pool above the impressive double waterfall, Datta no Taki (30m).
Below is a video of one of the slides down the first drop on Datta no Taki. You can choose the height you want to be dropped!
This lady below is negotiating her way down the second waterfall in Datta no Taki.
The picture below shows the groups at the bottom of the last waterfall. A 35m rappel. Smiling faces (looks of relief?) all around.
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