Experience thrilling white water rafting on Kyoto’s Hozugawa River. Enjoy rapids, swimming, and scenic views near Arashiyama’s bamboo forest.
Experience thrilling white water rafting on Kyoto’s Hozugawa River. Enjoy rapids, swimming, and scenic views near Arashiyama’s bamboo forest.
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2J84+3X Kameoka - Embark on an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure on the Hozugawa River in Kyoto.
Choose between the AM Tour or the PM Tour.
First, please arrive at our designated meeting point.
★9:00 AM (Morning Course) / 2:00 PM (Afternoon Course)
Change into attire suitable for getting wet in our facility’s changing room.
Your valuables…
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2J84+3X Kameoka - Embark on an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure on the Hozugawa River in Kyoto.
Choose between the AM Tour or the PM Tour.
First, please arrive at our designated meeting point.
★9:00 AM (Morning Course) / 2:00 PM (Afternoon Course)
Change into attire suitable for getting wet in our facility’s changing room.
Your valuables and luggage will be securely stored at our facility.
Once prepared, your guide will lead you to the rafting starting point, approximately a 10-minute walk away.
★9:30 AM / 2:30 PM
Upon reaching the starting point, board the rafting boat. After a safety briefing and paddling instructions, your rafting adventure will commence.
★9:45 AM / 2:45 PM
Delight in an extensive rafting experience on Kyoto’s Hozugawa River.
The rafting route spans about 5km.
Encounter rapids, swimming areas, and rock diving spots.
★11:45 AM / 4:45 PM
After completing the rafting journey, return to our rafting base by train.
The train fare is included in the rafting package.
★12:30 PM / 5:30 PM
Upon returning to the meeting point, change back into your clothes.
We will provide complimentary photo data taken during the day.

- Guide fee
- Accident insurance premiums
- Equipment needed for rafting, including rafting shoes
- Train fare from rafting end point back to base
- Photo data taken on that day
- Guide fee
- Accident insurance premiums
- Equipment needed for rafting, including rafting shoes
- Train fare from rafting end point back to base
- Photo data taken on that day
- Swimsuit or clothes that can get wet
- towel
- sunscreen
- Swimsuit or clothes that can get wet
- towel
- sunscreen
We suggest experiencing rafting on the Hozugawa River.
- Umahori Station, the closest station to our rafting base, is only 25 minutes from Kyoto Station.
- The station is just a 3-minute walk from our meeting point.
- Simply bring clothes you don’t mind getting wet and a towel.
- Complimentary photo data from the day is provided.
- An English-speaking…
We suggest experiencing rafting on the Hozugawa River.
- Umahori Station, the closest station to our rafting base, is only 25 minutes from Kyoto Station.
- The station is just a 3-minute walk from our meeting point.
- Simply bring clothes you don’t mind getting wet and a towel.
- Complimentary photo data from the day is provided.
- An English-speaking guide will be with you.
- Suitable for ages 8 and up.
- Thrilling rapids that adults will enjoy.
- Opportunities for swimming.
- Leap from rocks that are 3 meters high.
- Enjoy rafting amidst stunning natural scenery.
- Clean changing rooms and restrooms are available.
- Your valuables and luggage will be securely stored at our facility during the rafting adventure.
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The renowned trolley train travels along the Hozugawa River.
You might catch a glimpse of the famous Sagano Romantic Train (Trolley Train) as you paddle through the canyon. -
Nearby is the well-known tourist destination, Arashiyama.
It’s conveniently located near Arashiyama, making it an ideal spot to explore the bamboo forest before or after your rafting experience. - 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.