Hozugawa River Rafting Kyoto
Kyoto Hozu River Rafting is one of the best rafting spots in West-Japan area.
Rafting Fee
Fee
Available from March to November.
3,580 JPY~(with tax)
Rafting tour guide fee, insurance fee, basic rental fee.
Time
- usual season
- meeting 9:00 finish12:30
- meeting 13:30 finish17:00
- busy season
- meeting 9:00 finish12:30
- meeting 9:30 finish13:00
- meeting 13:30 finish17:00
- meeting 14:00 finish17:30
Finish time depend on the condition of the river.
▼ time schedule
Age Limit
Minimum age is 9, and under 12 must join with a parent or a guardian.
▼ white water rafting minimum age
Price(WEB discount price)
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Introduction to halfday rafting
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Rafting Schedule
Meeting!
Kyoto Hozu Base is located 30 minutes train ride from Kyoto station. And we have free parking lot for cars. There are coin lockers and air conditioners in changing rooms.
Also enough of free wet suit and variety of sizes(XS~4XL)
Before the meeting time, you fill in the rafting form.
After that,change for the wet suit in the clean and comfortable room with A/C.
After you changed, put on a life jacket and helmet.
From 100 centimeters of height,140 kilograms of weight being prepared.
From 100 centimeters of height,140 kilograms of weight being prepared.
It takes about 5 minutes walk to starting point. Tour guide explain about safety.(sometimes at the meeting place before movement)
Let's go rafting!
After practice of paddling, we will go down the river. Enjoy the greatest scenery from start to goal, 5 kilometers about 1 1/2 hours rafting. You can swim at calm point if you like.
The Kyoto Hozu Halfday Rafting is being prepared a boat of at most 7 seats of basis.( sometimes prepared at most 9) We will board a boat right away. It's the moment tension rises most.
At first, Paddling practice. Friendly tour guides teach you it kind politeness gently.
Now, it's time to go down the river together. Go rafting "Miyanoshita no Se"( the first rapid) with breath by everyone.
Try the huge rapids.
We go down rapids 8 rapids and lots of small rapids. Let's go down the river together!
First, "Kanage no Se" ,grab a rope and go down a river tightly.
The biggest rapids of Kyoto Hozu Rafting "Koayu no Taki"(rapids like a small waterfall), let's go rafting safely.
With all our might we will go down big rapids "Ohtakase""Shishikero".
Jumping and games
While we go down a rapids on a river, you can enjoy jumping from rocks. A bit scary, but feel so refreshing. If you don’t like jumping, you don’t have to. You can enjoy other activities.
You can swim in the river at the point, if you want to. Even if you can't swim, please don't worry because the life jacket are floated you on water.
At the shallow river point, we get off a boat and do some activities. What kind of pictures can we take?
We do some activities "The TITANIC"and "Seesaw". What kind of activities would you like to play today?
Jumping by a decided point is sometimes canceled by the quantity of water of the river and the congestion situation of the day.
After finish rafting
When we go rafting all of rapids, it is the goal. We will go back to the meeting base by train. Finally, screenings of photographs taken today.
After the goal, you make a big smile, of course.
From the goal to the nearest train station, about 5 minutes walking and 4 minutes riding, go back to the meeting base(using train tickets we prepared).
At the meeting base, we change into clothes and break up. If you have a time,please check some photographs we took you today.
What you need?
helmet, life jacket ,paddle and so on are prepared by BIGSMILE for free
It depends on the weather situation of the day, we prepare another wears.
You need to prepare for Kyoto Hozu Halfday Rafting
- bathing suit
- Towel
- Shoes for rafting (It will get wet)
during summer sunny days (July to September) who don’t need wet suit
- T-shirt and short pants
who wear glasses and contact lenses
- glasses band goggles
Access to Kyoto Rafting
- Meeting Place
- BIGSMILE Hozugawa base
- direct phone line
- 090-5243-9787
- Address
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ZIP-code:621- 0828
2-208- 8 Umahoriekimae, Shinocho, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto
- By car
- By train
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Osaka → (Meishin Highway) → Ohyamazaki JCT → (Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway) → Shino exit → 5 minutes on the general way → BIGSMILE Hozugawa base
When it can't be set as a car navigation equipment, set 「Umahori eki( JR Umahori station)」、and then please check the map above-mentioned.
▼about car parking spaces -
JR Kyoto Station → (JR Sagano Line) → Umahori Station → (5 minutes walk) → Kyoto Hozugawa baseJR Sagano Line has 3 trains for one hour for averages. Please check the time table of trains.
Halfday Rafting Course Map
At the first rapids, Eyelash extensions fall
The first rapids, we call it "Kanage no Se", has big splash and waves. By the accidentally, eyelash extensions fall. Rafting the river still continues.
Jump into the river and swim
You can jump into the river and swim at the point, if you want to. Even if you can't swim, please don't worry because the life jacket are floated you on water.
Charter one boat for the price of 7 people!
We promise that you can charter an exclusive rafting boat with no sharing the boat! You can enjoy rafting in a space just for your family and friends!
Up to 7 people per boat, any number of people can ride on the boat.
It is also possible to rent a boat for just two couples... This is also recommended for those who want to join only with a group.
FAQ Kyoto Hozu Rafting
- Q. Can I do it for the first time?
- Even if you are a first time visitor, you are welcome to join us. Our staff will guide you kindly and carefully according to your needs. ▼More Information
- Q. Should I head to the base with my clothes on?
- There are changing rooms at the meeting place, so there is no need to change in advance. ▼More Information
- Q. Can I go rafting on my period?
- Yes, rafting is possible. Please wear sanitary napkins. ▼More Information
- Q. Can I swim if I can't?
- Life jackets are provided, so rafters do not need to be able to swim to go rafting. ▼More Information
- Q. I do not have a swimsuit. Do I need to purchase a new one?
- There is no need to purchase a bathing suit if you have one that can be substituted for it. However, please refrain from wearing those made of cotton. ▼More Information
- Q. What is the climate of the Hozugawa River?
- Temperatures around the Hozugawa River are not significantly different from those in the Keihanshin area. ▼More Information
Participant's Voice
HozuHalfday
981 Reviews
(4.9)
Review
date : 2023-09-28
It was a really fun half day! We laughed and cooperated with complete strangers, relaxing and having fun in nature like students! I will participate again!
Review
date : 2023-09-17
It was my first time rafting and it was fun! The staff had a lot of fun too! thank you very much!
Review
date : 2023-08-13
I was late. I am terribly sorry. I was able to change the time flexibly, and I had a good time until the end. I would appreciate your favor if there is another opportunity.
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Limits for Rafting
- Age limits
- Minimum age is 9, and under 12 must join with a parent or a guardian.
- Health conditions
- Participation is sometimes declined by the day's health.
- Decline to accept for be drunk.
- We decline a drunken person. And the case's repayment can't refund a fee.
- During pregnancy
- A pregnant woman can't participate in rafting.
- An epileptic fit
- Doctor's medical certificate is needed, mentioning of participation permission of rafting.
cancellation policy
| 8 days before | 7-4 days before | 3-1 days before | Same day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 30% | 50% | 100% |
