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.
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 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.
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.
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