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The full day trip, which is the biggest and most challenging section of the Yoshino River, is conducted on the Koboke section (9km) of the river.
Lunch is included on this tour.

A number of high classification rapids (grade 3-4) are included throughout the trip.
This is some of world's best white-water in terms of water quality, water volume and power.
Even if you are a beginner, you will have a blast if you have a bit of courage!
Experienced, professional and funky guides　will support you to have the best time possible while keeping you safe on the water!

Lunch is a happy raft specialty, handmade bagel sandwich. You will be able to sit back and chow down on your lunch from the river's edge while gazing at the superb view of the Koboke gorge!

If you take on this tour, you will not be disappointed!

The Toyonaga half-day course, which has a total length of 4km, has a bunch of rapids of all varying sizes (grade 2-3).
One of the best half-day rafting courses in Japan guaranteed!
The entire tour is about two and a half hours long, there are four major rapids, and
if you include the smaller ones, there is a total of 10 rapids to conquer!
There are also plenty of other extra optional activities such as cliff jumping from 4m high Oiwa (free participation) and relaxing body rafting where the flow is nice gentle!

The finish point of the tour is back at Happy Raft base, where you received your water gear and where you car is parked.
Since there is no return trip, there is less travel time than other companies and you can spend more time on the river.

Leave your watch behind and come enjoy a trip with us!

Oboke Family Rafting Tour for active elementary school kids to experience real white water rafting!

This Oboke Family Rafting Tour is the same course as the “Oboke Short Rafting Tour” for junior high school students and older.

Adults with primary schools kids can also enjoy the authentic rafting experience by separating the boats from the Oboke Short Tour guests and changing the way of descending the rapids.

The 4km Toyonaga course is compact and packed with rapids,
This is one of the best half-day rafting courses in Japan.

There are 10 rapids, including 4 large rapids in about 1.5 hours.
In addition, you can dive from a 4-meter-high rock (free participation), or take it easy body rafting in a calm area!

At the rapids point, you can go towards the fierce current or ride on the gentle current so that it is not so fierce,
We will descend while keeping an eye on your child's condition.

The finish point of the tour is back at Happy Raft base, where you received your water gear and where you car is parked.
Since there is no return trip, there is less travel time than other companies and you can spend more time on the river.

Leave your watch behind and come enjoy a trip with us!

On the Happy Raft Family Rafting Tour, where children from 3 years old (13 kg in weight) can join, you can relax while floating and playing along the gentle 6 km section of the Yoshino River.
It will be a special time for kids who love playing in water.

Between the start and the finish points, there are about 5 small rapids, and parents and children are able to work together to paddle the boat as a team.
In places where the flow is calm, you can play games with your guide's raft or jump out of the boat and float in the river.
Along the way, one of the fun events you can chose to do is cliff jumping (free participation) from specific locations that have been checked and are safe.

Even children who can't swim yet will be able to float thanks to the life jacket we provide.
It is a fantastic opportunity for your child to be able to practice swimming for the first time, and a great bonding experience for you and your child.
Kids who don't want to get wet don't have to, and should there be any issues a parent or guardian can look after the child from the middle of the boat together.

Rafting or canyoning, you want to do both! This combo set is for those of you who love the outdoors!
I love the outdoors! Want to enjoy in the nature to your heart's content! This combo tour is recommended for those who want to have fun in the nature.

This combo 2 tour is for you!
This is the most popular combo tour combining HappyRaft's No.1 ranked Koboke Long Rafting Tour (one day) and No.2 ranked Canyoning Tour (half day) in 1.5 days.

The combo tour is also very reasonably priced!

Since you are going all the way to the unexplored region of Shikoku, you can enjoy the best rapids in Japan, which Shikoku's Saburo Yoshino River boasts of, of course,
Why not try canyoning, an adventure that is gaining popularity in Japan, at the same time?

Click here to book the schedule for Koboke Long Rafting Tour on Day 1 and Morning Canyoning Tour on Day 2.

Rafting or canyoning, you want to do both! This combo set is for those of you who love the outdoors!
I love the outdoors! Want to enjoy in the nature to your heart's content! This combo tour is recommended for those who want to have fun in the nature.

This combo 2 tour is for you!
This is the most popular combo tour combining HappyRaft's No.1 ranked Koboke Long Rafting Tour (one day) and No.2 ranked Canyoning Tour (half day) in 1.5 days.

The combo tour is also very reasonably priced!

Since you are going all the way to the unexplored region of Shikoku, you can enjoy the best rapids in Japan, which Shikoku's Saburo Yoshino River boasts of, of course,
Why not try canyoning, an adventure that is gaining popularity in Japan, at the same time?

Click here to book your schedule for the afternoon canyoning tour on day 1 and Koboke long rafting tour on day 2.

Rafting or canyoning, you want to do both! This combo set is for those of you who love the outdoors!
I love the outdoors! Want to enjoy in the nature to your heart's content! This combo tour is recommended for those who want to have fun in the nature.

This combo 3 tours (short rafting, long rafting, and half-day canyoning tours) are for you,
This is an adrenaline-soaked 2-day combo 3 tour where you can experience all 3 activities of rafting and canyoning tours!

First, you will experience Oboke short rafting (half day) and canyoning (half day) on the first day.
On the second day, you will go on a full day Koboke long rafting tour, which is the best white water raging in Japan!
Let's play around with adrenaline for 2 days!

The combo tour is also very reasonably priced!

Since you are going all the way to the unexplored region of Shikoku, you can enjoy the best rapids in Japan, which Shikoku's Saburo Yoshino River boasts of, of course,
Why not try canyoning, an adventure that is gaining popularity in Japan, at the same time?

If regular rafting is not enough for you?

If you want more thrills?

If you want to paddle and go down the rapids by yourself?

If you want to spend a whole day playing on the river with your child?

Everything can be customized to your needs!!

Raft boat(with guide)/Minimi(with guide)/Packraft(by yourself)/Ducky(with guide or by yourself)/Kayak(by yourself), etc.

Let's go on more exciting adventures!

An old house quietly nestled up a mountain road surrounded by trees, about 10 minutes by car. There are no neighbors around, and the guesthouse is like a hideaway.

Otoyo Town, where we live, is blessed by the Yoshino River and surrounded by beautiful mountains.
There are no convenience stores, supermarkets, vending machines, or anything like that around our guesthouse.
Nothing at all is necessary.

The beauty of the trees full of life, the chirping of birds, and the quiet, slow flow of time.
Please experience a nostalgic feeling as if you have time-traveled back to a time long ago!

Photos from the tour will be available for purchase on the day of the tour, but if you were unable to purchase photos on the day of the tour, you can purchase them here.

Located deep in a valley that forms a tributary creek that then flows into the Yoshino river is our hidden “Flying Squirrel Canyon”.
You will see our local naturally flowing waterfalls cascading over enormous rocks and being immersed in native flora, fauna and wildlife.

While trekking through the canyon; you will have opportunities for swimming, sliding, jumping, scrambling and navigating our way through the natural features of the “Flying Squirrel”.
Slide down steep rocks into emerald green water, zip line down a 40m waterfall are only a few of the exciting activities you'll experience before completing the 3 hour course.

Happyraft supplies all the required equipment to keep you protected and safe whilst friendly and entertaining guides make your adventure as safe and fun as possible.

Rafting or canyoning, you want to do both! This combo set is for those of you who love the outdoors!
I love the outdoors! Want to enjoy in the nature to your heart's content! This combo tour is recommended for those who want to have fun in the nature.

This combo tour is for you,
You can experience Oboke short rafting (half day) and canyoning (half day) in one day.

This combo tour is also a great value for money!
And HappyRaft's famous bagel sandwich lunch is included!

Since you are going all the way to Shikoku's unexplored region, you will of course be able to experience the rapids that Shikoku's Saburo Yoshino River is famous for,
Why not try canyoning, an adventure that is gaining popularity in Japan, at the same time?