- Plan Overview
- Price
- Access
【Ōboke Family Rafting Tour】Family Whitewater Adventure! (Half-Day)
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Approx 3 hours
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1 person(s) or more
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6 yrs or older
Plan Overview
【Shikoku・Yoshino River｜Oboke】
＼ Real Whitewater Fun with Your Kids! ／
Oboke Family
Rafting Tour
Take on the river as a family!
Approx. 4 km of exciting rafting♪
Enjoy the same Oboke course
used for the regular rafting tour,
with the experience adjusted for children.
Take on the Yoshino River rapids
together as a family!
Why Families Love This Tour!
✓ Real whitewater rafting with elementary-school-age kids
✓ Approx. 4 km Oboke rafting course
✓ Tackle around 10 rapids
✓ Rafting style adjusted for younger participants
✓ Rock jumping and river play included♪
Kids Can Take on Real Whitewater Too!
“Can we enjoy real rafting
together with our children?”
For families looking for more adventure,
we recommend the
Oboke Family Rafting Tour.
You’ll raft the same approximately 4 km course
used for the regular Oboke Short Tour,
while enjoying the Yoshino River
at a pace suited to younger participants.
Adjusted for Families
Family tour participants are placed
in separate rafts from the regular
Oboke Short Tour groups.
The guides adjust how each rapid
is approached while considering
the children in the group.
Children get a great adventure,
while adults can still enjoy
real whitewater rafting♪
Tackle Around 10 Rapids!
During the approximately 2.5-hour course,
you’ll encounter
4 major rapids.
Including the smaller sections,
you’ll take on
around 10 rapids in total!
It’s More Than Just Rapids!
Along the way, you can challenge yourself
with a jump from
an approximately 4 m rock!
※ Participation is optional.
In calmer sections,
relax and enjoy body rafting
as you float with the river♪
Make the most of the Yoshino River
together as a family!
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 an extra
vehicle transfer after rafting,
making the end of the tour smooth and easy♪
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 special.
Loved by Families!
★★★★★
“The kids had a great time!”
A family joined with their elementary-school-age child.
The friendly guides helped everyone relax
and enjoy the experience.
Even on the family course,
there were plenty of exciting rapids,
so the adults had a great time too.
★★★★★
“Perfect for a child’s first rafting experience!”
The family followed the same rafting course,
with the guides adjusting the way
each rapid was approached for the children.
A child who felt nervous at first
soon relaxed and became completely absorbed
in the river adventure♪
★★★★★
“The 4-meter rock jump was a highlight!”
Even as first-time rafters,
the family felt comfortable thanks to
the friendly and helpful guides.
The rock jump became such a favorite
that the child wanted to try it
again and again♪
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 Children and 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 bring
proof of the child’s age
on the day of the tour.
Recommended for Families Who...
✓ Want to try real rafting with their children
✓ Love active family adventures
✓ Want to create unforgettable memories together
✓ Want to enjoy both rapids and river play
✓ Want to experience nature during a Shikoku trip
Kids Can Take On
Real Whitewater Too!
Paddle together as a family
through the approximately 4 km
Oboke rafting course.
Around 10 Rapids
＋ Plenty of River Fun!
Create special family memories
on the Yoshino River♪
- 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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◯6 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.
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 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.
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.