The Suwakyo Bridge lies 42 meters above the Tone River in the scenic resort town of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture. It’s here that Bungy Japan established Japan’s longest running bridge bungy site in 2007. Each year thousands of people flock to Minakami to take the bungy challenge and overcome their fears in the quest for personal growth.

Minakami is fast becoming known as the outdoor capital of Japan and for good reason! The area boasts over a dozen river rafting companies in addition to canyoning, SUP, kayaking, canoeing and downhill mountain biking. Minakami is also home to Mt. Tanigawa, one of the top 100 famous Japanese mountains and also a well-renowned climbing mountain. And don’t forget what put the town on the map decades ago — its bounty of soothing natural hot springs!

Of course one more activity that has put the area on the map is bungy jumping! Since 2007 over 50,000 people have taken the plunge safely including pop stars like members of the group AKB48 and legends of the entertainment business like Debbie Fujin.

All things considered Minakami is a natural wonderland. Come and step over the rail onto our specially constructed platform and experience the thrill of free fall!

• 42 meters (137.795 feet)
• Weight: Min 40kg – Max 105kg (88–230 pounds)
• 9:00 – 17:30

Address: 143 Obinata, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma-ken, 379-1612

Q: How do I get to Bungy Japan Minakami by car? How long does it take?

A: Take the Kanetsu Highway to the Minakami interchange. After passing through the toll gates, turn left at the first stoplights. Then, after about 3 minutes of following the road, you will come to a large bridge. Cross the bridge, past the bungy jump platform and you will see our reception office on the right. If there is no traffic, it takes about 90 minutes from Nerima interchange. Please be aware that if you are late for your booking, it is possible that you might not be able to jump that day. With this in mind, please allow yourself a little extra time to reach Minakami.

Q: How do I get to Bungy Japan Minakami by train? How long does it take?

A: By bullet train: From Tokyo Station, take the Joetsu Shinkansen Line [上越新幹線] to Jomo Kogen Station [上毛高原駅] (90 minutes). From the bus stop in front of the station, board a bus bound for Minakami Station [水上駅] and get off at the Suwa Jinja Mae bus stop [諏訪神社前] in front of the Komeri hardware store (20 minutes). Walk across the big bridge to the Bungy Japan office (2 minutes).

By local train: From Shinjuku, take the JR Takasaki Line [高崎線] to Takasaki Station [高崎駅] (90 minutes). Transfer to the JR Joetsu Line [上越線] and take it to Minakami Station [水上駅] (60 minutes). From Minakami Station, you can take a local bus (10 minutes), a taxi (5 minutes) or walk (30 minutes) to the Bungy Japan office.

Please note that the local trains and buses run infrequently and there can be up to an hour wait for a connection if not timed properly, therefore it is highly recommended to carefully check all required schedules.

Parking:

Free parking for 50 cars as well as space for tour buses is available. Simply cross the bridge and follow the signs to the Bungy Japan parking lot at “Minakami no Mori” which is a short 3 minute walk from reception. Please note that stopping on the bridge for any reason is prohibited.

Before making a booking please make sure that you have read our participation requirements below. Making a booking signifies that all jumpers in the group have read through the participation requirements below (including Age and Weight Restrictions, Cancellation Policy, Health and Medical Considerations and No Alcohol before jumping policy) and agree to the terms stated.

You can check availability or make a booking for our Minakami bungy site using our online booking system. If you have any problems or would prefer to talk to someone about your booking please feel free to call us at 0278-72-8133 (we have English speakers available). Bookings are essential if you wish to ensure that you are able to jump at a time that is convenient for you especially on weekends and public holidays.

Here are some things to keep in mind regarding our booking procedure:

• Priority is given to customers who have made a booking.
• It is possible to jump without a booking but there may be up to a 3-hour wait.
• The time required varies depending on the number of jumps.

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Health Conditions. In order for us to ensure that your Bungy Jump experience is safe and enjoyable, it is important that you make us aware of any medical conditions you have before you jump. Please note that suffering from any of the following medical conditions won’t necessarily prevent you from jumping. Bungy jumping is an adrenaline activity that will increase your blood pressure & heart rate and it is helpful if our staff understand what we are dealing with ahead of time. All our staff have received first aid training and a licensed responder is on site at all times. If you suffer from or are taking medication for any of the conditions listed below, please inform us in advance via the contact form.

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• Alcohol Policy: Due to safety, liability & insurance issues, anyone found to have consumed alcohol on the day will not be allowed to bungy jump.
• Age Restrictions: Participants must be 15 years of age or older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or bring a waiver that has been pre-signed by their parent or guardian.
• Weight Restrictions: 40–105kg (88–230 pounds)

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• First Jump: ¥12,000
• 2nd Jump (Same day): ¥6,000
• Repeat Jump (at any future date): ¥7,000 (certificate from previous jump and photo ID required)
• Sarugakyo & Minakami Same Day Combo: ¥19,000

* Cash only on site (no credit card facilities at present).

Ski area lift ticket discount (Dec–Apr):

If you bring a ski lift ticket, you can get a 1000 yen discount.

• Valid only for lift tickets issued on the same day or the day before jumping.
• Advance tickets etc. cannot be used.
• Applicable only to our homepage bookings or bookings by phone.
• Applicable only to lift tickets issued from ski resorts in Minakami, Sarugakyo, Numata area.

* Open Friday and Saturday. (This might change in the near future)

* Hours may be extended on demand

* Note that operation may be suspended in cases where safety is not guaranteed (i.e. high river levels, typhoon, etc.)

• If your booking is cancelled, in full or in part, on the day of your scheduled jump, a 100% cancellation fee will be levied.
• If your booking is cancelled, in full or in part, on the day before your scheduled jump, a 50% cancellation fee will be levied.
• If you book at a discounted rate, the cancellation fee will be treated as the normal rate.

We conduct bungy operations in all weather even in the rain. However, please note that on the day, jumps may be canceled if there is a typhoon warning or a sudden rise in the river. In that case, we will contact you as soon as we've decided the conditions are unfavorable.

Regarding cancellation:

If it is determined that the jump cannot be provided safely due to heavy rain, storm, or other disasters, maintenance, inspections, etc., it may be unavoidably canceled. In case of cancellation, we will contact you by phone as soon as possible. In that case, no cancellation fee will be charged.

* Please note that we will not be able to compensate for travel expenses, accommodation expenses, rental car expenses, etc., even if your jump is canceled after arriving at the site.