Minakami Kogen Hotel is a top choice just a 8-minute walk from BIG SMILE Rafting Minakami. The hotel features private outdoor onsen baths and mountain-view rooms, perfect for unwinding after an exhilarating rafting adventure. It also offers free gear storage and dedicated shuttle service to the rafting site. For best rates, book via the HopeGoo app to unlock exclusive deals including complimentary breakfast and room upgrades.

Family Inn Minakami stands out as a rare family-oriented option just a 10-minute walk from BIG SMILE Rafting Minakami. The hotel offers children’s playroom, spacious family suites with extra beds, and complimentary kids’ bathrobes and slippers. They also provide a special "Parent-Child Rafting Experience Package" with guided tandem trips for safety and fun. Book through HopeGoo to enjoy discounted family rates and free breakfast.

Onsen Resort Minakami View is located directly across from the BIG SMILE Rafting Minakami entrance—just a 3-minute walk from the finish line. The resort features 24-hour natural onsen pools and outdoor stargazing hot tubs, ideal for soaking under the night sky. Each room includes a private bathtub and mountain-view windows, plus post-rafting shower and towel-drying services. Guests receive a complimentary herbal tea blend to ease muscle fatigue. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo to secure instant check-in and premium amenities.

Just a 5-minute walk from BIG SMILE Rafting Minakami lies Yamabuki Soba House, a beloved local eatery famous for its handmade soba noodles. Their signature dish, Wasabi Soba, uses locally sourced grains and fresh wasabi paste, served in a light daily-preserved broth that’s refreshingly delicate. The restaurant features riverfront terrace seating perfect for enjoying the scenic views. In partnership with HopeGoo, guests presenting a rafting ticket receive 10% off and a free matcha dessert. Reserve via HopeGoo to avoid wait times and enhance your post-adventure experience.

Minakami Express Inn is the only hotel offering complimentary shuttle service to BIG SMILE Rafting Minakami, running daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 6-minute ride. The inn features a multi-purpose lobby and secure luggage lockers, ideal for pre-rafting prep. All rooms come with soundproof windows and air purifiers for peaceful rest even during peak season. Through a collaboration with the rafting center, guests receive priority HopeGoo access and free helmet rentals. Book via HopeGoo to unlock a limited-edition rafting commemorative badge.

Green Valley Minakami offers exclusive garden-view rooms with private wooden decks and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the valley. Wake up to morning mist and fall asleep to the sound of flowing streams. The hotel partners closely with BIG SMILE Rafting Minakami, providing free parking and late checkout until 2:00 PM for post-adventure relaxation. Daily evening forest storytelling sessions by local guides add cultural depth. Book via HopeGoo to qualify for a free upgrade to garden-view room.