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Rafting Kyoto(Half day tour PM) 13:30~ 4,480yen tax inc.~

Rafting

Afternoon

Hozugawa River in Kyoto

Enjoy Kyoto in half a day! Thrilling rafting on the most raging torrent in Kansai great access from the Kansai area! 30 minutes from JR Kyoto Station. Experience the thrill of rafting on the most raging torrent in Kansai that is easily accessible. A fulfilling tour you can enjoy Kyoto's nature in half a day! Enjoy Kyoto combining rafting and sightseeing! There are more activities to enjoy, including a 4m dive and the experience of floating through rapids besides the rapids rafting! These are active water play plans that are safe and fun even for beginners.

    • Days of Week

      Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

    • Duration

      3.5 hours

    Highlights

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      Enjoy Kyoto in half a day! Thrilling rafting on the most raging torrent in Kansai

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      Hot showers and changing rooms separated by gender

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      All tour guides have professional rafting certificates.

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      Life jackets are high buoyancy vest type and suitable for rapid currents.

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      A partner Company of SDGs Future City, Kameoka

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      Stay at a company-owned accommodation after rafting! An optional BBQ is also available.

    Outline

    • Reception

      Registration for the afternoon course will begin at 1:00 PM at the Hozugawa Rafting Base. If you are late, your reservation will be canceled on the day, so please arrive early. After reception, you will be asked to fill out the necessary documents. ※Hozugawa Rafting Base is a 5-minute walk from Umahori Station on the JR Sagano Line (Sanin Main Line). ※If you come by car, it is conveniently located about 10 minutes from Shino Interchange on the Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway or Kyoto Jukan Jidoshado. For parking, the paid parking lot in front of Torokko Kameoka Station is convenient.

      Meeting and briefing

      We will start providing you with information to help you have a fun day. We will introduce you to our reliable guide who will make the tour enjoyable and explain the schedule for the day. We will also give an explanation about the Hozugawa rafting course, so please listen carefully. The tour not only involves rafting, but also various other activities such as boating and diving down the river.

      Change of clothes and preparation for the experience

      After changing in the changing room, we will provide you with a helmet, life jacket, wetsuit, etc according to the weather that day. During the summer, you may participate in activities wearing comfortable clothing such as a T-shirt and pants over your swimsuit.(Please prepare 100% polyester material other than cotton products.)

      Move to the starting point, safety briefing, lecture

      Please move to the starting point with your guide (about 5 minutes walk) At the starting point, you will listen to a safety briefing prepared under the supervision of a Rafting Association certified instructor, and will learn how to enjoy the ride and how to avoid danger. Your guide will provide you with detailed explanation of how to row in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable tour, including how to board the boat, and to ensure that even first-timers can participate with confidence,

      Tour

      Now the tour begins, where you can enjoy the great outdoors. Once you get on the boat, your excitement will soar. The key is to have the whole team united. The Hozugawa Course has many charms such as gentle spots and rapids spots, and you can enjoy the view of the trolley train and JR trains.

      Goal, disbandment

      Once you reach the finish point, take the train one stop back to the meeting point, Hozugawa Rafting Base. Those who have changed their clothes will be dismissed.

    • Checkin Times / Locations

      13:30

      Rafting Kyoto - Hozugawa Rafting Base

      7-1 Yamamoto Kanda, Shinocho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture ※Hozugawa Rafting Base is a 5-minute walk from Umahori Station on the JR Sagano Line (Sanin Main Line). ※If you come by car, it is conveniently located about 10 minutes from Shino Interchange on the Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway or Kyoto Jukan Jidoshado. For parking, the paid parking lot in front of Torokko Kameoka Station is convenient.

    • Checkout Times / Locations

      Rafting Kyoto - Hozugawa Rafting Base

      7-1 Yamamoto Kanda, Shinocho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture ※Hozugawa Rafting Base is a 5-minute walk from Umahori Station on the JR Sagano Line (Sanin Main Line). ※If you come by car, it is conveniently located about 10 minutes from Shino Interchange on the Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway or Kyoto Jukan Jidoshado. For parking, the paid parking lot in front of Torokko Kameoka Station is convenient.

    Plan Information

    • What's Included
      • Rental fee for the whole set (Wetsuit, helmet, life jacket), Insurance fee
      • ※you don't need to wear a wetsuit, just a bathing suit(with T-shirts, shorts, etc.) is OK between July 15th and Sep 25th.
    • What's Not Included
      • Comfortable and moveable clothing such as swimsuit or sportswear, Rental shoes(300yen)
    • Requirements
      • 3rd grade of elementary school and above ※from the age of 8 to 12 (Elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian)
    • Restrictions
      • For safety reasons, pregnant women and those who have been drinking alcohol cannot participate. Please note that your reservation will be canceled on the day.
    • What to Bring
      • Comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting wet ※Must be chemical fiber material
      • Shoes with fixed heels you don't mind getting dirty ※Water shoes, beach sandals, etc. are not permitted.
      • ※Rental shoes(300yen)
      • Swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, etc.
      • If you wear glasses, please bring disposable contact lenses or goggles.
    • Additional Info
      • If you are late for the meeting time, the tour will be cancelled and a 100% cancellation fee will be charged. Please allow yourself plenty of time.
      • The tour will be held even in the rain. If the tour is cancelled, we will contact you so please do not make any decisions on your own.
      • For safety reasons, we may separate participating groups when assigning boats.
      • If you come by car, the paid parking lot in front of Torokko Kameoka Station is convenient. (Parking fees around the station start from 700 yen for half a day)
      • The meeting and departure point is the Hozugawa Rafting Base.
      • This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts during the promotion period.
      • The content may change depending on the river conditions.
    • Minimum Participants
      • 4
    • Cancellation Policies

      0%

      8 days before to 18:00

      20%

      3 days before to 18:00

      50%

      1 day before to 18:00

      After 18:00, 1 day before

      100%

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