Kyoto: Hozugawa River Half-Day White Water Rafting Experience

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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20+ bookings last month.

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

Kila Kila Rafting (Kyoto Hozugawa)
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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Featured review

Sonia_W

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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 15 reviews

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Fun Afternoon

Nadine_K, Jul 2026

A fun way to see the scenery. The guides are a lot of fun we were laughing a lot. Definitely a good time if you like being active. ! Some great rapids. Good fun for teens!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for joining our rafting tour. We are delighted that our guides were able to provide you with an enjoyable experience. Thank you also for experiencing the scenery and rapids of the Hozugawa River. Thank you for recommending our tour. We hope you will come visit us again!

Great Rafting Experience

Salvatore_M, Jun 2026

The experience was great and a lot of fun. The rapids were a great size and Rosan our guide was great in creating a fun environment. Came up with games for us to play on the raft while in calmer water and let us swim and jump as we pleased in appropriate spots on the river. Definitely recommend for something different to do while in Kyoto

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for joining our rafting tour. Rafting offers not only the thrill of navigating rapids, but also many other ways to enjoy yourself, such as swimming in the river, jumping off cliffs, and playing on the boat. We hope you'll add rafting to your memories of your Kyoto trip. We wish you a wonderful trip!

Great entry level white water rafting

Paul_M, Jun 2026

Great family friendly experience! Very safe but still fun for everyone. Milan was an awesome tour guide which the kids loved!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for joining our rafting tour. We are delighted that Milan was able to provide your child with a fun time. We hope you have many more enjoyable times in Japan!

An exhilarating experience and a great craic

Silvia_N, Jun 2026

That it was absolutely amazing and a must. Milan was a fabulous host as were all three hosts We laughed from the moment we arrived We laughed till we were sick We made new friends from Perth Australia It was my best high in Japan It is for everyone They will make sure of that and you are so safe

Response from Host, Jun 2026

I'm so incredibly happy!! Thank you for your wonderful comment. You were so friendly and kind to everyone. It was so much fun rafting with you. We, who were on the same rafting boat, are like family. It was a tour filled with lots of laughter. Wishing everyone happiness, "High five!!"

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

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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