We have prepared a rafting experience that will leave you satisfied.
First, The Hozu River rafting we offer is not only a whitewater rafting trip, but also includes various events. For example, you can swim in gentle currents, jump off rocks, and play games.
Second, we provide friendly and helpful service, and many of our staff members speak English. More than half of our staff are foreign nationals. They are also rafting guides in their home countries, speak English, and are very good at entertaining guests.
Third is our rafting operation experience. Founded in 1998, we are a well-established rafting company with over 25 years of operation and experience. We have one of the largest network in Japan with five locations nationwide (Saitama, Tokyo, Gifu, Kyoto, and Tokushima). We serve approximately 50,000 customers annually, including individual travelers and groups such as school excursions.
For these reasons, you will enjoy a satisfying experience.
There is a changing room at the meeting (disbanding) point. You can start rafting from the meeting point, go down the river to Hozukyo station, and then take the train back to the original meeting point to change and disband. During the rafting, you will not only downriver, but also swim, jump off rocks, and the guide will provide some games for you to enjoy. There are simple showers at the meeting place. Wetsuits rental and train fare back to the meeting point are included in the price. Please bring a swimsuit (or underwear that can get wet), a towel, shoes that can get wet, and a T-shirt that can get wet because in summer you can go down the river without a wetsuit. Shoes that can get wet can be rented at the site for 300 yen. Age limit is Minimum age is 9, and under 12 must join with a parent or a guardian. If you are under 18 years of age and your parent or guardian will not be present on the day of the event, please obtain a Participation Authorization Form from us in advance, print it out, sign it, and bring it with you. We hope you enjoy white water rafting in Kyoto!
The meeting point for Hozugawa rafting is a 5-minute walk from JR Umabori Station. When you exit Umabori Station, you will see Lawson (convenience store). Turn left at the corner and walk 300 meters to the meeting place.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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