Kayak & SUP · Gojo (Yoshino River)
Sha La Rafting シャララフティング
River kayak, SUP, tubing and rafting on Nara's Yoshino River in Gojo, about an hour from Osaka.
Hours09:00-18:00
ClosedNone in season
PriceRiver kayak experience (about 2.5 hours): ¥6,600
Yoshino River tubing (about 2.5 hours): ¥7,700
Yoshino River tubing (about 2.5 hours): ¥7,700
Getting thereGojo Station (JR Wakayama Line), about 10 min by car
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeMay-Sep
AddressCardia campsite, 312 Haracho, Gojo, Nara
About
Sha La Rafting runs water activities on the Yoshino River from Cardia campsite in Gojo, about 60 minutes from Osaka. The beginner river-kayak experience suits ages 8+, and there are also SUP, tubing and rafting trips with experienced guides.
Highlights
- Beginner river kayaking
- Also SUP, tubing and rafting
- Yoshino River, an hour from Osaka
- Experienced guides
Tips
- Meet at Cardia campsite
- River kayak ages 8-80; tubing 13-80
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