Hozu river half-day rafting
What’s good about?
- This tour is for half a day so you can spend the rest of your day for other activity.
- We will spend as much time as we can on the water!
No.1 spot in Kansai area for Rafting!!
Have a great time in beautiful nature of Kyoto.
Only 25 minutes train ride or 40 minutes drive from JR Kyoto station.
Hozu river has about 20 rapids including 8 main big rapids to experience.
On the calm part you can swim or just float on the water ,,, or play!!
You can also jump off the big rock. (who has no fear?)
Experienced and fun guides are always with you to show you the history
of Hozu river and make your day fun and memorable!
If you are a beginner, don’t worry we will make sure you have fun day with us.
Because this tour is for half a day, you can spend the rest of your day for other
activity.
Have a great time in beautiful nature of Kyoto.
Only 25 minutes train ride or 40 minutes drive from JR Kyoto station.
Hozu river has about 20 rapids including 8 main big rapids to experience.
On the calm part you can swim or just float on the water ,,, or play!!
You can also jump off the big rock. (who has no fear?)
Experienced and fun guides are always with you to show you the history
of Hozu river and make your day fun and memorable!
If you are a beginner, don’t worry we will make sure you have fun day with us.
Because this tour is for half a day, you can spend the rest of your day for other
activity.
Kyoto Hozu river half day tour
Period End of March to mid-November
Meeting time AM9:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Meeting time AM9:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Period End of March to mid-November
Meeting time PM2:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Meeting time PM2:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Period October 1st to mid-November
Meeting time AM10:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Meeting time AM10:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Tour Information
| Where | Hozu river in Kyoto |
|---|---|
| Period held | End of March to mid-November |
| Eligibility for participation | Minimum age 8. Healthy person. ＊Age between 8-12 needs to be accompanied with an adult, age between13-18 needs permission from guardian. ＊Pregnant woman is not permitted. ＊People weighing 105kg or more cannot participate in rafting due to rescue reasons. |
| Minimum number of participants | 2 people |
| Price | Look at the following calendar list of charges. |
| Meeting place | Kyoto KILAKILA Hozu base Access If you come by car, there is paid parking available. Please come here 15 minutes before the meeting time. |
| Time | AM course 9:00-12:30 PM course 14:00-17:30 October/November limited course 10:00-13:30 Please cooperate with the meeting 15 minutes before. |
※Time schedule might change depends on the condition of the day.
※Depends on the amount of water you can’t jump from rock.
※Depends on amount of water and weather condition we cancel the tour.
※Depends on the amount of water you can’t jump from rock.
※Depends on amount of water and weather condition we cancel the tour.
Fully Guided Tour with No Hidden Fees – ￥9,600
Tour Schedule
AM
course
9:00
course
9:00
PM
course
14:00
course
14:00
October/November
limited course
10:00
limited course
10:00
Come to our base
Please come to Kyoto Hozu base.
There are restrooms and changing rooms at Hozu base.
Get ready to go rafting with us.
AM
course
9:30
course
9:30
PM
course
14:30
course
14:30
October/November
limited course
10:30
limited course
10:30
Safety briefing
Move to the starting point, a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Hozu base.
Once you arrive at the starting point, we will explain about rafting safety.
AM
course
09:45
course
09:45
PM
course
14:45
course
14:45
October/November
limited course
10:45
limited course
10:45
Start Rafting
After the safety briefing, board the rafting boat.
The guide will explain how to paddle.
Then, the rafting starts.
AM
course
10:00
course
10:00
PM
course
15:00
course
15:00
October/November
limited course
11:00
limited course
11:00
Get exciting!!
Challenge 20 rapids.
Let’s all work together to overcome the rapids.
Enjoy conversation with your guide.
AM
course
10:30
course
10:30
PM
course
15:30
course
15:30
October/November
limited course
11:30
limited course
11:30
Swim and Jump off the cliff.
Where the river is calm, you can swim.
You can also try jump from the top of the rock. (Height approx. 3m) Only those who wish to participate in swimming and Jump off the cliff.
AM
course
11:45
course
11:45
PM
course
16:45
course
16:45
October/November
limited course
12:45
limited course
12:45
Goal
After reaching the rafting goal, take the JR train and return to the nearest station from Kyoto Hozu base.
The train ride takes only 4 minutes.
AM
course
12:30
course
12:30
PM
course
17:30
course
17:30
October/November
limited course
13:30
limited course
13:30
Finish
When you come back to Kyoto Hozu base, change your clothes.
After changing clothes, we will watch the pictures we took that day on the screen.
Fully Guided Tour with No Hidden Fees – ￥9,600
Kyoto Hozu river half day tour
Period End of March to mid-November
Meeting time AM9:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Meeting time AM9:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Period End of March to mid-November
Meeting time PM2:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Meeting time PM2:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Period October 1st to mid-November
Meeting time AM10:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
Meeting time AM10:00
Participation age 8 years old and over
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