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Easy active experience! Hozugawa half-day rafting [near the station, with parking]. For families, friends and couples! Peace of mind with a big smile with 25 years of experience. Elementary school 3rd grade ~
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings2～
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Participating age9Age ～ 70 Age
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Duration3～4 hours
From the start to the finish, you will board a rubber boat through a vast natural ravine, and everyone will work together as a team to overcome this thrilling and thrilling course. In addition to rafting down torrents on a rubber boat, you can also dive into rocks about 3 meters high and swim in the river in gentle areas, which is why it has earned many reviews and reputations. . In order for beginners and those who are not good at swimming to participate with peace of mind, we have prepared a solid safety explanation from the instructor, safety equipment such as life jackets and helmets, and wetsuits that match the season. I'm here. All instructors have taken first aid courses and river rescue courses to prepare for an emergency accident. You can participate in the tour safely and securely. 30 minutes from Kyoto Station with excellent access from the Kansai area. By all means, please spend the most enjoyable holiday with easy Kyoto Hozu River rafting.
Kyoto Hozugawa Rafting is located closest to the Kansai area, and is a recommended spot where you can enjoy the most authentic rafting in the Kinki region. Equipped with 20 parking lots, even if the parking lot is full, we will guide you to the nearest paid parking lot.
If you use rental shoes (300 yen), you can participate with minimal luggage! You can easily experience the torrent ♪ Let's enjoy nature from the start to the finish.
We have SRT-1 (Swiftwater Rescue Technician-1) instructors and Rescue Japan instructors, and we conduct training regularly. In addition, all guides hold some kind of first aid qualification such as MFA (Medic First Aid), Japanese Red Cross Society, firefighting standard lifesaving course, etc., and all guides have undergone water rescue training.
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About fees
Basic fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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| Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act | Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act |
| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 7 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in the case of cancellation due to customer convenience. Cancellation 7 days to 4 days before: 30% Cancellation 3 days before to the day before: 50% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without notice: 100% |
| About event termination | Rafting tours are also water sports and are basically conducted even in rainy weather. However, if the amount of water suddenly increases due to a typhoon or heavy rain, and it is dangerous, the tour may be canceled depending on the conditions of the river. Tour decision will be made around 18:00 on the evening of the day before the tour by the local staff while looking at the river conditions. In the case of cancellation, we will promptly contact the representative from our company, and we will refund the full amount of the fee or change the schedule. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 2～ |
| About duration |
3～4 hours
210 minutes (experience time about 60 minutes)
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| Operating period | 2024/4/01〜2024/11/30 |
| Assembly time | Please arrive with plenty of time. 9:00 course (9:00-12:30) 13:00 course (13:00-16:30) High season 9:30 course (9:30-13:00) 14:00 course (14:00- 17:30) Closing time may change slightly depending on water volume etc. |
| Booking deadline | until 17:59 the day before |
| Matters require attention | ・Late arrivals of 30 minutes or more will be treated as cancellations on the day.・About age limit The age limit for Hozugawa half-day rafting is elementary school 3rd grade or older (elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian).・Customer's health condition Depending on the customer's health condition, we may refuse to participate in rafting on the day.・We refuse to participate in rafting if you are drunk or under the influence of alcohol. In addition, we will not be able to respond to refunds if you refuse.・If you currently have a chronic illness, injury, or disability that interferes with strenuous exercise or movement in the water, please be sure to fill out the participation consent form. If there is a description in the obstacle column, please do not participate in the rafting and observe it to prevent an accident. However, even if there is a entry, you can participate by submitting a certificate from a doctor stating that "participating in rafting is safe." Regarding the degree of disability, we are unable to judge the content, so please consult with your doctor and ask the parent or guardian to describe the disability. |
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| Other notifications | ・If you are under the age of 18, you will need a participation consent form signed by a parent or guardian.・If a guardian does not ride with you, please bring a special participation consent form that has been signed by a parent in advance on the day. Participation consent form PDF for under 18 https://www.gekiryu.com/book/raftform.pdf↑Please download and print from here. You will not be able to participate in the tour if you forget the documents on the day or if there are any incomplete documents. It will be treated as a customer cancellation and cannot be refunded. Also, if you cannot print the participation consent form, we will send it from here, so please contact us at 0771-29-5370. |
Plan attractions
Challenge the torrent! Overcome eight named torrents and many smaller torrents. Get refreshed by being sprayed from your head! Let's catch our breath and enjoy going down the river.
Diving and various games On the way down, there is also a rocky place and jumping (free participation). I'm a little nervous, but it's exhilarating after jumping in. Let's swim a lot at the swimming points on the way (free participation). Even people who can't swim are safe because they float with life jackets♪
Lots of photos! There is always one instructor on the boat, and the instructor will take pictures for each boat! There are plenty of pictures and contents of powerful pictures in torrents, diving, and swimming points! The photos taken are sold as data for 2000 yen!
Time schedule
Gather at Hozugawa Base Hozugawa Base is 30 minutes by train from JR Kyoto Station. For those arriving by car, there is free parking on the premises. The changing rooms are equipped with coin lockers and air conditioning. Clothing ranges from XS to 4XL.
Start changing clothes! We start accepting customers from before the meeting time. After completing the paperwork, please change into a clean and air-conditioned changing room. After changing clothes, put on a life jacket and a helmet.
Transfer to river, safety briefing 5 minutes walk to the starting point. Our staff will give you a safety briefing. (There may be a safety explanation at the meeting place before moving)
Let's practice rowing on a boat! After a safety briefing, we immediately boarded the boat. It's the moment when the tension rises ♪ First, from practicing rowing. Big Smile's gentle and friendly guide will guide you kindly and carefully!
Challenge the torrent! Now let's go down. First of all, let's all breathe together for "Miyashita no Rapids"!
Diving and various games On the way down, there is also a rocky place and jumping (free participation). I'm a little nervous, but it's exhilarating after jumping in. Let's swim a lot at the swimming points on the way. You can float with a life jacket, so even those who can't swim can feel at ease♪ We also play various games. Titanic game seesaw game. what game shall we play today?
goal and after Goal. After walking 5 minutes from the goal to the station, take the train for 4 minutes (tickets are provided) and return to the meeting point. When you return to the meeting place, change clothes and disband freely. If you have time, please go see the screening of the photos I took today♪
Access - Map
Big Smile Kyoto Hozugawa Base
From Osaka → (Meishin Expressway) → Oyamazaki JCT → (Kyoto Jukan Expressway) → Shino IC → General road about 5 minutes → Hozugawa base parking lot: 20 spaces, large buses: possible Large buses are in a separate paid parking lot I will stop you. Advance reservations are required for ¥1,500 per day. Please contact us for bus parking reservations.
Kyoto Station → (JR Sagano Line) → Umahori Station → (5 minutes on foot) → Hozugawa Base
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Our company has SRT-1 (Swiftwater Rescue Technician-1) instructors and Rescue Japan instructors, who regularly conduct training. In addition, all guides hold some first aid qualifications such as MFA (medic first aid), Japanese Red Cross Society, firefighting general lifesaving course, etc. Our company operates tours and river guide training in accordance with the Rescue Japan curriculum. Rescue 3, which hosts the Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course (SRT), is the name of a private organization involved in emergency rescue activities headquartered in the United States. SRT training is the most authoritative and proven river water rescue training system with 60,000 people in 15 countries around the world. Based on the basic concept of conducting rescue activities "safely, simply, and quickly", students learn river structure, hydraulics, and avoidance of dangers and obstacles, which are essential for conducting safe and accurate rescue activities. . We have SRT-1 instructors on staff who train regularly and all our guides are trained in water rescue.
| Insurance information | Domestic travel accident insurance Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Death: 10 million yen Hospitalization: 2000 yen/day Outpatient: 1000 yen/day |
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| License and Qualifications | Rafting Association Guide |
| Member organizations and associations | Rafting Association |
| Number of staff | 40 people |
| Number of instructors | 30 people |
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