- Plan Overview
- Price
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【Otoyo Family Rafting Tour】Family Rafting Adventure from Age 3! Yoshino River
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1 person(s) or more
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3 yrs or older
Plan Overview
【Shikoku・Yoshino River｜Family】
＼ First River Adventure from Age 3! ／
Otoyo Family
Rafting Tour
Ages 3+ and 13 kg+ Welcome!
A Half-Day Rafting Adventure for Families♪
Ride through small rapids,
play games on the raft,
and float in the river.
A great family course
for kids who love playing in the water!
Why Families Love This Tour!
✓ Ages 3+ and 13 kg+ welcome
✓ Around 5 small rapids
✓ Fun games using the raft
✓ Float and play in the river
✓ Half-day adventure for the whole family
A Perfect First River Adventure for Young Kids!
“We want to try rafting as a family!”
“We want our young child to enjoy the river too!”
For families like these,
we recommend the
Otoyo Family Rafting Tour.
Children aged 3 and over
who weigh at least 13 kg can join
this fun half-day family adventure♪
Paddle Together Through the Rapids!
From start to finish,
you’ll encounter
around 5 small rapids.
Everyone in the family grabs a paddle
and works together
to make their way down the Yoshino River.
Share the excitement and smiles
together as a family♪
Plenty of River Play Too!
In calmer sections of the river,
enjoy fun games using the raft!
Jump into the river
and float gently in your life jacket—
a favorite part of the adventure♪
Try a Rock Jump Too!
Along the way,
you may also get the chance
to jump from a rock into the river.
※ Participation is optional.
Enjoy the Yoshino River with Your Whole Family!
Splash, swim and laugh
in the beautiful nature
of the Yoshino River.
Create
special family memories
that are a little different from an ordinary day out♪
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.
Our experienced guides will support
your family throughout
your river adventure.
Loved by Families with Young Children!
★★★★★
A Great First Rafting Adventure at Age 3!
One family joined the tour
with their 3-year-old child.
They especially appreciated
how well the guide entertained the children,
helping their young child enjoy the experience♪
★★★★★
Even a 4-Year-Old Who Was Nervous Around Water Had Fun!
A family shared that their 4-year-old,
who had previously been nervous around water,
was able to enjoy the experience.
Their cautious older child also became absorbed
in the adventure, making it a memorable experience
where the parents could see their children grow♪
★★★★★
Three Generations Enjoyed It Together!
Children, parents and grandparents
joined a half-day rafting experience together.
They enjoyed talking with the guide
and learning about the surrounding nature,
making it a great experience for the whole family♪
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
Participation Requirements
Age 3+ and weight 13 kg+
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 a nature experience from age 3
✓ Want their children to enjoy playing in a river
✓ Want to enjoy an outdoor activity as a family
✓ Are looking for their first rafting experience
✓ Want to create special family travel memories
From Age 3,
Adventure on the Yoshino River!
Ride through small rapids,
swim, play and laugh together♪
Ages 3+ and 13 kg+ Welcome!
A special half-day experience
for the whole family 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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◯Minimum age of 3 years (weight 13 kg).△※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 our 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 due to a typhoon or similar conditions, we will contact you as early as 2–3 days in advance, and no later than the day before the tour.
If you would like to check the situation, please feel free to contact us.
Please note that, in rare cases, the final decision may be made on the day of the tour.
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.
If a minor is not accompanied by a parent or guardian, a signed consent form is required in advance.
When children participate, please follow the guide’s instructions and cooperate to ensure everyone’s safety.