River play in the clear Arakawa with gemstone hunting and yamame trout fishing
About this spot
The Mitake Shosenkyo river play experience with gemstone hunting is a river play spot on the upper Arakawa River offering an experience that feels just like Kofu, known as a source of rock crystal. Every year during the summer holidays, experiences such as gemstone hunting and yamame trout fishing are held, and you can enjoy small discoveries while playing in the clear mountain stream. The riverbank enclosed by the gorge has plenty of shade, so you can cool off between sessions of water play, which is another appeal. Checking the detailed schedule and content with the Kofu City Tourism Division in advance is reassuring. A day when the whole family can make summer memories in the cold, clear water unique to a gorge.
Season & hours
Name: 御岳昇仙峡・川遊び体験(宝石探し)
Date & time: 夏休み期間中に毎年開催(宝石探し・ヤマメ釣り各500円/回)。詳細日程は甲府市観光課へ要確認
Venue: 甲府市高成町・荒川上流(御岳昇仙峡)
Tips
The water has the chill typical of a gorge, so entering during the sunlit hours is recommended. Whether gemstone hunting and yamame fishing are held, and their fees, can change from year to year, so check in advance with the Kofu City Tourism Division or local information. There are many rocky sections, so non-slip river shoes are reassuring.
Best time to visit
Arriving from around noon means the water has warmed up, letting you enjoy water play comfortably until evening
Access & map
Takanari-cho, Kofu City, upper Arakawa River (Mitake Shosenkyo)
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Mitake Shosenkyo River Play Experience (御岳昇仙峡・川遊び体験, gemstone hunting) Full-Day Course
Yamanashi
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