Hozu river one day rafting
What’s good about?
- The tour starts at 10:30.
- We play in the river a lot.
- During rafting, we will take a break on the riverbank. Free snacks and tea will be provided.
- We will spend as much time as we can on the water!
Enjoy a day of rafting.
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.
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.
Kyoto Hozu river one day tour
Period April to the end of September
Meeting time AM10:30
Participation age 6 years old and over
Meeting time AM10:30
Participation age 6 years old and over
Tour Information
| Where | Hozu river in Kyoto |
|---|---|
| Period held | April to the end of September |
| Eligibility for participation | Minimum age 6. Healthy person. ＊Age between 6-12 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 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.
About lunch
We will not provide you with lunch.
Snacks and tea will be provided free of charge during breaks on the riverbank during rafting.
You cannot bring your own lunch.
If you have any food allergies, please let us know.
Regarding valuables and luggage
Your valuables will be kept at our office.
Please leave your luggage, other than valuables, in the changing room.
Calendar price list
※The displayed amount is the price including tax.
※The price includes consumption tax, equipment fee (excluding shoes), guide fee, and insurance fee.
※If you make a reservation online, you will get a \300 discount from the regular price. The prices displayed in the calendar are after online discounts.
Tour Schedule
10:30
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.
11:00
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.
11:15
Start Rafting.
After the safety briefing, board the rafting boat.
The guide will explain how to paddle.
Then, the rafting starts.
11:30
Get exciting!!
Challenge 20 rapids.
Let’s all work together to overcome the rapids.
Enjoy conversation with your guide.
12:00
Swimming and playing
You can swim and play in the river.
Rafting guides will also play with you.
You will wear a life jacket, so feel safe playing in the river.
12:30
Take a break on the riverbank
Snacks (biscuits, candy, etc.) and tea will be provided free of charge.
13:30
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.
14:30
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.
15:00
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.
Photo data can be purchased for ￥1000.
Kyoto Hozu river one day tour
Period April to the end of September
Meeting time AM10:30
Participation age 6 years old and over
Meeting time AM10:30
Participation age 6 years old and over
Rental item(No reservation required)
Shoes
￥300-
Swim pants
￥300-
Tights
￥300-
Gloves
￥300-
Glasses band
￥100-
Goggles
￥100-