Kyoto: Hozugawa River Half-Day White Water Rafting Experience

Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Guide fee
Accident insurance premiums
Equipment needed for rafting. Rafting shoes included.
Train fare from the rafting end point back to our rafting base.
Photo data taken on that day

Swimsuit or clothes that can get wet
towel
sunscreen

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kilakila Rafting
Kitagaichi-69-4 Shinochōumahori, Kameoka, Kyoto 621-0823, Japan
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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Participants weighing over 105 kg(231 lbs) will not be allowed due to emergency rescue concerns
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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Must do!

Sarah_Z, May 2026

What an amazing way to experience Japan. The rafting was so Much fun. Our guides Milan and Roshan did a great job. We had perfect weather and swimming in the river and jumping off the cliffs were a great way to cool off.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy that your rafting tour was your best experience in Japan. Even though it's May, rafting is fantastic on hot days with temperatures reaching 30°C! Thank you for joining us.

Absolute blast,...

Anton_L, Apr 2026

Absolute blast, definitely better than the river boats. You get a chance to cliff jump and swim and they take plenty of pictures for free. Milan was a great guide

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the wonderful review. Rafting lets you paddle, swim, and even try jumping off cliffs. The thrill of the rapids is amazing. Thank you for having such a great time with Milan.

Rapids, cliff diving, and monkeys…OH MY!

Sonia_W, Apr 2026

100% recommend. Milan, our tour guide, was kind, funny, and safe. He made this an incredibly memorable experience for my three boys and me. We saw wild monkeys, hawks, and turtles, and the rapids themselves were never dangerous. We even took a break and jumped from a cliff three meters above the water. Remember to hold your nose! Great job, Milan. You are an excellent tour guide, and an even better human being.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your unbelievable writing. We are so happy to meet your family in kilakila rafting base. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again. Thank you you much for visting us. We hope to see you again.

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