Make Time for Real Adventure in Kyoto
Hozugawa River Rafting from ¥4,500
More than just scenic canyon views
This is a half-day adventure where you can fully experience Kyoto with your whole body
Beginner-Friendly & Easy to Enjoy
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Fun for Families & Friends to Share
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An Easy-to-Fit Half-Day Activity for Your Kyoto Trip
With expert guides and clear safety instructions, even first-time rafters can join with confidence.
Paddle together,laugh together,
and enjoy every moment —
creating unforgettable memories you’ll always remember.
Easy to plan, even as a day trip
Fits perfectly with sightseeing and lunch
Just right for a relaxing yet active day in nature
4 Reasons It’s Perfect
for First-Time Rafters
Easy to prepare, even for your first rafting experience.
We provide all the guidance and support you need to join with confidence.
Basic equipment is provided on-site.
Basic equipment necessary for the experience, such as helmets, life jackets, paddles, and wetsuits, will be provided on-site.
There are also plans available that include participation in the full set.
We offer an all-inclusive plan that includes swimwear, water shoes, and towels.
The fee includes photo download management, making it ideal for those who want to participate with as little or no equipment as possible.
Domestic travel accident insurance is included in your participation.
All plans include domestic travel accident insurance.
We ask that you fill out a participation consent form at the reception desk on the day of the event.
Tour photos will be available for download at a later date.
Photos taken during the tour will be taken by staff.
The all-inclusive plan includes photo download management fees.
The Simple Plan is
A separate fee of 500 yen per group will be charged, and the files will be provided later via download.
Everything You Need
Available On Site
At the Hozugawa Rafting Base,
you’ll find reception, changing rooms,
and a small shop with essential gear
If you are traveling or forgot something,
you can buy or rent what you need on site
and join with minimal preparation
We sell swimsuits, rash guards, towels, goggle straps, waterproof smartphone cases, and more. We also carry summer apparel (such as short-sleeved shirts and shorts).
Available for rent.
*Products and sizes are subject to availability.)
Rafting Base
Changing Room
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Shower
toilet
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Only 30 minutes from Kyoto city
Just two stations from Arashiyama, this is an easily accessible base for rafting
The meeting point is a short walk from Umahori Station on the JR Sagano Line, and a 2-minute walk from Torocco Kameoka Station on the Sagano Torocco Train.
▼Access guide: Approximately 30 minutes from Kyoto Station (JR Sagano Line)
・Only two stations from Arashiyama ・About an hour by car from Osaka city ・Easy access from Ibaraki and Toyonaka areas even on local roads
It is about 10 minutes from Shino IC on the Meishin Expressway and Kyoto Jukan Expressway, and is surprisingly easy to get to from the Kobe, Kawanishi, and Takarazuka areas.
"Natural fields surprisingly close" - that's Kameoka, Kyoto
[Meeting place]
〒621-0825
7-1 Yamamoto Kanda, Shinocho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
Please allow yourself plenty of time.
If you arrive after the scheduled meeting time, the tour will be automatically canceled and no refunds will be given (100% cancellation fee).
For safety reasons and to be fair to other customers, please be sure to arrive with plenty of time.
Guest Reviews
We've collected real testimonials from people who have experienced it.
The most common comment from participants was:
"It was so much fun!"
We'll introduce the reasons for its popularity, revealed through genuine reviews of the stunning views, thrills, and atmosphere of the staff.
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💬 Guests talk about the appeal of goodRAC adventure
🧑🤝🧑 The staff are incredibly cheerful and kind, and many commenters say they felt at ease even when it was their first time. Their friendly conversations and careful attention to safety are highly praised.
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🌊 Thrilling rapids and spectacular views
Jumping from a 4m rock and breaking through rapids is an exhilarating experience. Move your body, laugh, and enjoy the whole body in nature.
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👨👩👧 Fun for the whole family
The family tour, which is open to children from 4 years old, has also been well received, with many people saying, "The whole family enjoyed a safe nature experience."
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📸 Capture memories with photos. Your guide will take photos of you during the tour. We've received many comments saying, "I'm glad I got so many photos I couldn't have taken myself."
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🚿 Showers available & no need to bring anything
All necessary equipment, including wetsuits and shoes, is provided for rent. All you need to bring is your swimsuit and you can join right away.
About Us
& Our SafetyCommitment
We have been rafting on the Hozu River in Kyoto for about 30 years.
Our local guides, who know this river inside and out and truly love it, will guide you through a safe, authentic and fun rafting experience.
Our company is a certified operator of the Japan Rafting Association (RAJ), Japan's largest rafting organization, and our representative, Isamu Aoki, serves as the chairman of RAJ.
We have also received the official certification "KROC (Kameoka Riverboat Operator's Certificate)" from the "Hozugawa River Boat Transportation Safety Council" established by Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture.
All equipment is reliable for rapids.
We have a comprehensive safety system in place, with insurance coverage for all participants.
Furthermore, we are involved in safety awareness activities in the local area, and we also value contributing to the local community in terms of tourism and employment.
Our efforts and ideas are
Please check it out on [Instagram], [RAJ official website], and [KROC official website].
You will surely be able to feel their commitment to safety and passion for "seriously having fun."
We want you to think, "It was a really good experience," rather than "It was cheap."
We want to provide you with such a valuable experience.
Time is the greatest service.
I want to do something summery.
Then let's go to the river.
Even in the midst of the scorching heat that continues day after day,
Rafting on the Hozu River is the perfect place to experience the coolness of nature.
The course that runs through the valley has plenty of shade, and the water temperature is around 25-28°C even in midsummer.
It's the perfect summer outdoor activity to jump in the water, swim, let yourself go with the current and cool off while getting soaked.
And our focus is on "time"
We gathered at 9am - those who arrived earlier were able to get changed quickly, and those who arrived earlier were able to enjoy splashing around in the river early.
We will reduce waiting time other than rafting as much as possible to make the experience longer, more interesting, and more fulfilling.
"Time is the greatest service" - that is the concept of goodRAC adventure
Nature experience and food experience | Satoyama pizza after rafting
After rafting, head to an old-fashioned restaurant nestled deep in Kameoka
Surrounded by nature and rural scenery, we offer a natural lunch featuring seasonal produce and authentic stone oven pizza.
Rafting participants will receive a free "Espresso Latte" or "Dessert"!
Enjoy this set for a day that will satisfy both your heart and your stomach.
15 minutes by car from the rafting facility! (Pick-up service available for those coming by train! Please check in advance.)
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「集う楽しさ」と「ちょうどいい距離感」が両立できる宿泊施設
A fully private accommodation featuring a main house and two annexes
Designed around a central courtyard, the layout allows groups to stay together comfortably without feeling crowded
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Entire property rental for up to 14 guests
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The courtyard can be enjoyed in many ways, including stargazing, lawn yoga, tent stays, and BBQ
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Each of the two annexes is equipped with its own bath and toilet
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A comfortable space where guests of different generations and lifestyles can stay with ease
A new style of stay that balances the joy of gathering with the comfort of personal space
Enjoy quiet evenings and gentle mornings in a peaceful courtyard surrounded by nature