- Plan Overview
- Price
- Access
【Oboke Short Rafting Tour】Experience Real Whitewater in Half a Day!
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Approx 3 hours
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1 person(s) or more
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12 yrs or older
Plan Overview
【Shikoku・Yoshino River｜Oboke】
Take on Real Whitewater in Half a Day!
Oboke Short Course
Rafting Tour
Approx. 4 km of rafting!
Tackle around 10 rapids in half a day
Want exciting whitewater,
river activities and the beautiful
nature of the Yoshino River?
This action-packed half-day tour
has it all!
Why You’ll Love the Oboke Short Course!
✓ Approx. 4 km half-day course
✓ 4 major rapids and around 10 rapids in total
✓ Optional jump from an approx. 4 m rock
✓ Body rafting in calmer sections
✓ Finish right at the Happy Raft base
An Action-Packed Oboke Rafting Course!
The approximately 4 km Oboke course
packs the excitement of the Yoshino River
into an action-filled half-day adventure.
During approximately 2.5 hours on the course,
you’ll tackle
4 major rapids and around 10 rapids in total!
Grab your paddle, work as a team
and take on the rapids together!
Take on Around 10 Rapids!
The short course is packed with
exciting Yoshino River whitewater.
Centered around 4 major rapids,
you’ll paddle through
around 10 rapids in total.
It’s More Than Just Rafting!
Along the way, you can challenge yourself
with an exciting jump from
an approximately 4 m rock!
※ Participation is optional.
In calmer sections of the river,
get out of the raft and enjoy
floating downstream with body rafting♪
So Much Fun in Just Half a Day!
This tour isn’t only about
paddling through rapids.
Rock jumping, river play
and plenty of fun activities
are packed into the course.
Forget about the clock
and enjoy the Yoshino River to the fullest!
Finish Right at the Happy Raft Base!
At the end of the tour,
your raft arrives directly
at the Happy Raft base.
There’s no need for a vehicle transfer
after rafting, making the end
of your tour quick and convenient♪
Experienced Guides by Your Side!
At Happy Raft,
all rafting guides hold RAJ
river guide qualifications.
Some guides also hold
NZRA Grade 4.5 or
Grade 4.5 Senior qualifications.
Many of our guides have experience
on challenging rivers around the world—
one of the things that makes Happy Raft unique.
Loved by Our Guests!
★★★★★
“Amazing fun, even for first-time rafters!”
Everyone in the group was trying
rafting for the first time.
They were nervous at first,
but ended up having an amazing time!
★★★★★
“The guides made it so much fun!”
The friendly guides kept everyone smiling
and made the whole experience exciting.
Guests also loved the refreshing
water of the Yoshino River.
★★★★★
“Full of thrills from start to finish!”
Paddling hard together while getting
splashed by the rapids made the tour
an exciting and unforgettable experience.
※ Guest review comments summarized from Jalan.
Tour Schedule
Morning Tour
July 11–26 / August 2–September 22
Check-in: 8:45 AM
Tour starts: 9:00 AM
Approx. finish: 12:00 PM
March 1–July 10 / July 27–August 1
September 23–October 31
Check-in: 9:15 AM
Tour starts: 9:30 AM
Approx. finish: 12:30 PM
Afternoon Tour
Check-in: 1:15 PM
Tour starts: 1:30 PM
Approx. finish: 4:30 PM
※ Meeting times may change depending
on weather and river conditions.
※ Finishing times may vary by
approximately 30–60 minutes depending
on river conditions and group size.
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 is required in advance.
Please also bring
proof of the participant’s age
on the day of the tour.
Recommended For...
✓ Those who want real rafting in half a day
✓ Travelers ready to take on Yoshino River rapids
✓ Friends looking for an exciting group activity
✓ Those who want both rafting and river play
✓ Active travelers exploring Shikoku
Approx. 4 km Packed
with Whitewater Action!
Tackle around 10 rapids,
jump, float, paddle and laugh.
A half-day packed
with adventure!
Make unforgettable memories
on the Yoshino River in Oboke♪
- Start Time
- 09:00 / 09:30 / 13:30
- 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, etc.)
※Equipment is
available for
weights from 13kg
up to XXXXL
(Chest size up to
147cm).
※In cold weather,
wetsuits can be
layered, and wet
socks are available.
Options
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 per person
(Discount already
applied at booking)
※Repeat Customer
Discount:
¥1,000 off per person
when you bring your
membership card
on the tour day!
【Rental Items】
(¥300 each)
・Shoes (14cm–30cm)
・Towel
※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 meeting time.
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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◯9:15（13:15）
Assembly/Registration
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◯9:30（13:30）
Tour Overview/Begin Changing Clothes
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◯10:00（14:00）
Move to the riverbank / Safety briefing / Practice in the eddy (a spot with calm water)
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◯10:30（14:30）
Whitewater Rafting Begins!!
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◯12:00（16:00）
Goal
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◯12:30（16:30）
Changing clothes / Viewing the tour photo slideshow
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※Please note that the disbandment time may vary by approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on river conditions and the number of participants.
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.