- Plan Overview
- Price
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【Koboke Long Rafting Tour】One of Japan’s Best Whitewater Experiences! (Full Day with Homemade Bagel Sandwich Lunch)
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Approx 6 hours
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1 person(s) or more
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12 yrs or older
Plan Overview
【Shikoku・Yoshino River｜Koboke】
Take on One of Japan’s
Most Exciting Rapids!
Koboke Long Course
Rafting Tour
Approx. 9 km of adventure!
Spend the day exploring the Yoshino River!
Experience powerful world-class rapids
and the emerald-green beauty
of the Yoshino River.
Rapids, river fun, amazing scenery
and lunch—all in one full-day adventure!
Why You’ll Love the Koboke Long Course
✓ Approx. 9 km of exciting rafting
✓ Take on 8 major rapids
✓ Open to junior-high-school age and older
✓ Experienced professional guides accompany you
✓ Handmade bagel sandwich lunch included
Challenge the Legendary Koboke Rapids!
The Yoshino River in Shikoku is known
as one of Japan’s premier rafting destinations.
On the Koboke Long Course,
you’ll work together with your team
to tackle rapids throughout an
approximately 9 km course.
Shout, laugh, get soaked
and leave everyday life behind.
Get ready for a full day of adventure!
8 Major Rapids Await!
The Koboke Long Course features
8 major rapids.
Along the way, you’ll also tackle
a variety of smaller rapids
as you travel around 9 km downstream.
The Yoshino River is more than just rapids.
Between the exciting sections,
you’ll find calm water
and beautifully clear river scenery.
Take in the emerald-green water,
lush forests and spectacular views
of Koboke Gorge from the river.
First-Time Rafters Are Welcome!
Open to participants of
junior-high-school age and older.
Our experienced guides will explain
paddling techniques and safety procedures
before you take on the river.
Never tried whitewater rafting before?
No problem—you can still join the adventure!
Experienced Guides by Your Side
At Happy Raft,
all rafting guides hold RAJ qualifications.
Many of our guides also have experience
rafting challenging rivers around the world.
They’ll support you throughout the tour
while making sure you get the most
out of your time on the river.
Enjoy Our Famous Bagel Lunch!
After an exciting morning on the river,
take a break and enjoy lunch
surrounded by the scenery of Koboke Gorge.
Enjoy Happy Raft’s signature
handmade bagel sandwiches!
Choose your favorite fillings,
make your own sandwich
and recharge for the afternoon adventure!
Loved by Our Guests!
★★★★★
“Great fun, even for a first-timer!”
Clear safety instructions
and friendly, helpful guides
made the first rafting experience enjoyable.
★★★★★
“So much more than just rafting!”
From exciting rapids to river jumps
and fun activities on the water,
there was never a dull moment.
★★★★★
“The guides made the day amazing!”
The friendly atmosphere quickly
turned any nerves into smiles,
making it an unforgettable experience.
Tour Information
Age requirement: Junior-high-school age or older
Course length: Approx. 9 km
Total duration: Approx. 6 hours from check-in to finish
Time on the river: Approx. 4 hours
Minimum participants: 2 people
Lunch: Handmade bagel sandwich lunch included
For Participants Under 18
If anyone in your group is under 18,
please contact us in advance.
If a parent or guardian will not
accompany the participant on the day,
a consent form signed by a parent
or guardian must be completed in advance.
Please also bring
proof of the participant’s age
on the day of the tour.
Take on the rapids
together with your crew!
Powerful whitewater,
the beauty of the Yoshino River
and a full day of river fun.
Approx. 9 km
with 8 major rapids!
Make unforgettable memories
with Happy Raft!
- Start Time
- 10:00
- What to bring
- ・Towel
– To dry off
after the tour
・Swimsuit
– Worn under
the wetsuit
(Underwear is fine)
※No rash guard
needed as arms &
legs are covered
・Shoes that can
get wet
– Sneakers or
sandals with a
secure heel strap
※Crocs are not
allowed
・Sunscreen
(If needed)
・Glasses strap /
Contact lenses
※Disposable
contacts are
recommended
due to risk of
loss or damage - Participation Requirements
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◯12 years old and above.△※Suitable for
chest sizes
up to 147cm.
Please contact us
if your chest size
exceeds this.
※Those under 15
years old must
be accompanied by
a parent/guardian.
※For minors,
a parent or guardian
must sign the
participation
agreement.
Please bring an ID
to confirm age.
The following guests
cannot participate
or need prior
consultation:
Those using a
pacemaker or other
implanted device
Those with epilepsy,
medical conditions,
or injuries
(Please contact us
in advance)✖・Pregnant guests
・Guests under
the influence of
alcohol or
experiencing
a hangover
※For safety reasons,
participation will
be refused in
these cases.
※Please note that
a 100% cancellation
fee will apply. - Min. Persons to Book
- From 1 person(s)
- Regarding the operating of the activity
- 【Boat Seating】
Up to 7 guests + 1 guide
per boat.
Reservations for other
than 7 guests will share a
boat with other groups.
※Private boat option is
available for an extra
fee (advance consultation
required).
【Bookings for 1 Guest】
Minimum participants
required: 2 people.
If there are no other
bookings on the day,
the tour can operate as
a private tour with a
50% surcharge!
【Tour Photo Data】
Guides take photos and
videos during the tour!
・Full-Day Tour: ¥2,000
Downloadable to your
smartphone or PC.
※Bringing cameras or
smartphones is not
recommended due to risk
of loss or damage.
※GoPro helmets are
limited in quantity.
Price
Base Cost
Included in the base cost
・Qualified Rafting guide
(support from
a qualified
professional
river guide)
・Equipment
for Rafting
(wetsuit,
helmet,
spray jacket,
life jacket,
fleece, paddle)
・Lunch
(All-you-can-eat
homemade bagel
sandwiches!)
Wetsuits and
safety equipment
are available in
sizes from 13 kg
up to XXXXL.
We can accommodate
chest circumference
up to 147 cm.
※In cold weather,
wetsuits can be
layered, and wet
socks are available.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that the following cancellation fees will apply:
・8 days prior: 0%
・7 days prior to 2 days prior: 30%
・1 day prior: 50%
・On the day: 100%
Pricing Information
※Online Reservation Discount:
¥500 off when you book
through our website.
※Repeat Customer Discount:
¥1,000 off
(Please bring your
membership card on the tour day)
【About Rental Items】
・ Shoes (sizes 14cm–30cm)
・Towels
available for rent at ¥300 each
(No advance reservation required.
Please request at reception
on the day of your tour.)
Payment Method
Online Payment: Any of the following credit cards or pay later services
【Payment Methods on Tour Day】
① QR (PayPay, au PAY, d Pay, Rakuten Pay, Alipay+, WeChat Pay, UnionPay, Smart Code, Jcoin+, etc.)
② Electronic Money (iD, QUICPay, Transportation IC Cards ※PiTaPa is not accepted)
③ Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA card, Union Pay, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, DISCOVER)
④ Cash ※If paying by cash, the representative must pay for the entire group.
Access
- Meeting Point
- Meet at activity location⇒Happy Raft
221-1 Ikadagi, Otoyo-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi 789-0157
- Parking
- ※The parking lot is a spacious area that can accommodate 40 standard-sized vehicles or 5 large buses. (Free of charge)
- About Meeting Point
- The Happy Raft reception is located just below the parking area.
Please check in at reception by 9:45 AM.
The meeting point and drop-off location are the same.
Transportation during the tour will be provided by our shuttle bus, so there is no need to use your own car after arrival.
Time Schedule
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◯9:45
Assembly/Registration
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◯10:00
Tour Overview/Begin Changing Clothes
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◯10:30
Move to the riverbank / Safety briefing / Practice in the eddy (a spot with calm water)
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◯11:00
Whitewater Rafting Begins!!
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◯12:30
All-you-can-eat bagel sandwich lunch featuring freshly baked bagels at a lunch spot overlooking the breathtaking views of Koboke Gorge
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◯13:30
Approximately 4 km remaining. Three major rapids. The Koboke Course's toughest challenge approaches!
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◯15:00
Goal
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◯16:00
Back at Happy Raft's base, we're having a lively time looking at today's photos.
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※The disbandment time may vary depending on river conditions.
Note
■ Weather & River Conditions
Depending on weather conditions
and river water levels,
the course may be changed
or the tour may be cancelled.
※Tours are cancelled only
in cases such as typhoons
with heavy rain warnings
or when the river level
exceeds safety standards.
※Tours are not cancelled
due to normal rain.
※Depending on river conditions,
children’s participation
may be restricted.
■ Cancellation Notice & Refunds
If there is a high possibility
of cancellation, we will
contact you 2–3 days in advance,
and no later than the day before.
※If the tour is cancelled
by Happy Raft’s decision,
the full tour fee
will be refunded.
■ Participation of Minors
Please inform us in advance
if any minors will be participating.
A signed consent form is required.
On the day of the tour,
please bring an ID
to confirm their age.