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- Japanese
- English
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
What to expect
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.
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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