Although there are many river cruises in Japan, Kitayama Village is the only place where you can experience river rafting on a raft made of logs.

The Kitayama Village offers a once in a life-time experience where you can stream down a river on a log raft.

With log rafts made by professional raftsmen, you must cruise through deep nature solely with man power.

Many of you must have longed for log boat as a child.

Why not try rafting down the Kitayama River to satisfy your appetite for adventure?

Culture and Traditions of Kitayama Village

In ancient times, rafting was a means of transporting cut lumber to the city of Shingu downstream.

Skills and traditions have been passed down for many generations and today, it is preserved through rafting in the means of sightseeing.

Since it began in 1979, the Kitayama River sightseeing rafting has gained a reputation for its unpredictable thrill and excitement combined with the incredible scale of nature, and is experienced by around 7,000 people every year.

Soak in the nature and learn traditional techniques of Kitayama Village by rafting down the Kitayama River!

10 -75 years old available

Adult    6600 jpy

Kid       3300 jpy