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Rafting
Hozugawa River
Kyoto Hozugawa River
Kyoto Hozugawa River
Hozugawa River
Rafting
Kyoto

Kyoto Hozugawa River Half-Day Boat Ride Experience

English
3 hours and 30 minutes
(433)
Enjoy a half-day boat ride on the Hozugawa River, featuring exciting rapids and peaceful natural scenery near Kyoto. With experienced guides and all equipment provided, this tour is ideal for both first-time participants and outdoor enthusiasts.

  • Guide fee
  • Boat ride equipment rental
  • Insurance coverage
  • Downloadable photos of your experience

  • All boat ride equipment is provided on-site and included in the experience, allowing guests to participate without bringing special items.

  • Rental items include a helmet, life jacket, wetsuit, water shoes suitable for all seasons, and a swimsuit if needed.

  • During the summer season from June to September, guests may participate wearing a T-shirt and surf shorts.

  • The experience is suitable for first-time participants, and no prior boat riding experience is required.

  • This activity can be easily enjoyed between sightseeing plans due to the simple preparation process.

Additional Information

  • Participants must be in good health and be at least 9 years old to join the experience.

  • Guests must arrive at the meeting point and present their admission ticket at least 15 minutes before the safety briefing begins.

  • Admission tickets must be displayed using the voucher usage screen accessed from the purchase link and shown directly to staff on a smartphone.

  • A stable internet connection is required, as screenshots or printed copies of the voucher are not accepted.

  • Tickets purchased in a single transaction must be used together and cannot be activated separately.

  • Late arrival after the safety briefing has started will result in denied participation and will be treated as a same-day cancellation.

Meeting location for the tour
goodRAC Adventure Hozugawa Base, Shinden-7-1 Shinochoyamamoto, Kameoka, Kyoto

  • Free cancellation is available up to 168 hours before the start time. A fee of 20% of the total booking amount applies for cancellations within 7 days of the activity (before 00:00:00 local time).
  • Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the start time. A fee of 50% of the total booking amount applies for cancellations within 2 days of the activity (before 00:00:00 local time).
  • The booking cannot be canceled or changed.

Reviews

Kyoto Hozugawa River Half-Day Boat Ride Experience

Itinerary

Shinden-7-1 Shinochoyamamoto, Kameoka, Kyoto

The tour starts at the goodRAC Adventure Hozugawa Base, where guests complete check-in and receive guidance from the staff before the activity begins. The location is convenient for both drivers and train travelers.

Shimonakajima, Hozucho, Kameoka, Kyoto

You will begin with a briefing and preparation at the base, then head to the river for the boat ride. The experience ends back at the meeting point, allowing time to change clothes and relax before departure.

Kyoto Hozugawa River

Frequently Asked Questions

This experience is open to adults and children who are at least 9 years old. All participants must be in good health and able to follow safety instructions provided by the tour operator.

In most seasons, you will change into provided gear at the meeting point. During the summer season from June to September, you may participate wearing a T-shirt and surf shorts.

No. Tickets purchased in a single transaction must be used together and will be activated at the same time. To use tickets separately, they must be purchased individually.

Entry is not permitted once the safety briefing has started. Missing the briefing will be treated as a same-day cancellation, and participation will not be allowed.

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Great family trip
Great time for the whole family!
Renee M
April 17, 2026
A must visit when in Kyoto
A lovely 90 mins river experience with mild rapids along the way. Four seasons offer different colored forage with wildlife a plenty. A must visit to be paired with Arashiyama bamboo grove
WaiMingLoke
February 26, 2026
Renee M
April 17, 2026
Great family trip
Great time for the whole family!
WaiMingLoke
February 26, 2026
A must visit when in Kyoto
A lovely 90 mins river experience with mild rapids along the way. Four seasons offer different colored forage with wildlife a plenty. A must visit to be paired with Arashiyama bamboo grove
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