Koboke Gorge & Yoshino River Rafting
小歩危・吉野川ラフティング
A thrilling rapids gorge downstream of Oboke, considered one of Japan's top rafting stretches. It once hosted the World Rafting Championships.
Koboke lies about 4 km downstream of Oboke. The river is narrow, with reefs scattered throughout, creating continuous rapids. It is considered one of the most exciting rafting runs in Japan and hosted the World Rafting Championships in 2017. Many outdoor companies offer half-day or full-day rafting tours that include equipment and instructors. The season runs roughly from April to October. Advance booking is required, and participants are usually expected to speak some basic English or Japanese and be in good health. If you do not want to raft, you can look down on the gorge from viewpoints along National Route 32.
Opening hours
approx. April–October (rafting requires reservation)
Nearby sights
- Oboke Gorge Boat Ride
- Michi-no-Eki Oboke & Yokai Yashiki
- Iya Onsen
- Iya Gorge & Peeing Boy Statue
- Iya Kazurabashi Vine Bridge
- Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Townscape
- Chiiori
- Tsubojiri Station