2026 Mitake Shosenkyo River Play Experience (御岳昇仙峡・川遊び体験, gemstone hunting) Full-Day Course

A full-day course starring the “river play experience with gemstone hunting” held every year during the summer holidays at Mitake Shosenkyo (御岳昇仙峡) on the upper Arakawa River in Takanari-cho, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Shosenkyo is a gorge that feels just like Kofu, known as a source of rock crystal, and experiences such as gemstone hunting and yamame trout fishing are popular with parents and children. In the morning, first ride the Shosenkyo Ropeway (昇仙峡ロープウェイ) and enjoy the grand view from Panorama-dai. Then bathe in the cool negative ions at Sengataki Falls (仙娥滝), counted among Japan's 100 Famous Waterfalls, and savor the clear air of the gorge. Around midday, stop at the Shosenkyo Shadow Picture Museum (昇仙峡影絵の森美術館) and rest in cool indoor comfort while encountering the dreamlike world of shadow art. In the afternoon, head to the clear Arakawa River and enjoy plenty of river play during the hours when the water warms up. Taking on gemstone hunting while searching among the stones in the cold water makes a special memory unique to this gorge. Checking the detailed experience schedule with the Kofu City Tourism Division is recommended. Enjoy a summer day in Kofu, richly in touch with the green and water of the gorge.