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Kyoto: Hozugawa River Half-Day White Water Rafting Experience

Location Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$61.97
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

We recommend rafting on the Hozugawa River.
- The nearest station(Umahori st) to our rafting base is just 25 minutes from Kyoto Station.
-The nearest station is a 3-minute walk from our meeting place.
- All you need to bring is clothes you don't mind getting wet and a towel.
- Free photo data taken on the day.
- An English-speaking guide will accompany you.
- Ages 8 and up are welcome.
- Rapids that adults will love.
- Swimming spots available.
- Jump from 3-meter-high rocks.
- Rafting experience in beautiful natural surroundings.
- There are clean changing rooms and clean restrooms.
- Your valuables and luggage will be stored at our facility during the rafting trip.
- The famous trolley train runs along the Hozugawa River.
You might spot the famous Sagano Romantic Train (Trolley Train) passing by as you paddle through the canyon.
- Nearby, the famous tourist spot, Arashiyama.
It's close to Arashiyama, so it's a great place to visit the bamboo forest before or after rafting.
Halfday tour【9:00AM or 2:00PM】
Duration: 4 hours: Total duration: 3.5 hours.
・AM tour : 9:00 AM ~ 12:30 PM.
・PM tour : 2:00 PM ~ 5:30 PM.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

  • Train fare from the rafting end point back to our rafting base.
  • Equipment needed for rafting. Rafting shoes included.
  • Accident insurance premiums
  • Guide fee
  • Photo data taken on that day
  • sunscreen
  • towel
  • Swimsuit or clothes that can get wet

Meeting point
Our rafting base is about a 3-minute walk from JR Umahori Station. Please search "Kila Kila Rafting" on Google Maps and our rafting base will be shown. You can find a sign with our logo on the wall of our rafting base building.
Return details
Our rafting base is about a 3-minute walk from JR Umahori Station. Please search "Kila Kila Rafting" on Google Maps and our rafting base will be shown. You can find a sign with our logo on the wall of our rafting base building.

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Hozugawa River in Kyoto.
Please choose between the AM Tour or the PM Tour.

First, please come to our meeting place.

★9:00 AM (Morning Course) / 2:00 PM (Afternoon Course)
You will change into clothes that you don't mind getting wet in the changing room at our facility.
Your valuables and luggage will be stored at our facility.
Once you're ready, your guide will take you to the rafting starting point, about a 10-minute walk away.

★9:30 AM / 2:30 PM
Once you arrive at the starting point, you will board the rafting boat. After a safety briefing and explanation of how to paddle, you will begin rafting.

★9:45 AM / 2:45 PM
Enjoy plenty of rafting on Kyoto's Hozugawa River.
The rafting section is about 5km.
There are rapids, swimming spots, and diving spots from the rocks.

★11:45 AM / 4:45 PM
After the rafting finish, you will return to our rafting base by train.
The train fare is included in the rafting fee.

★12:30 PM / 5:30 PM
When you return to the meeting place, you will change into your clothes.
We will provide you with the photo data taken on that day for free.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Participants weighing over 105 kg(231 lbs) will not be allowed due to emergency rescue concerns
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Kyoto: Hozugawa River Half-Day White Water Rafting Experience

    Location Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $61.97
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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