Kitayamagawa Ikada-Kudari Tradtional rafting / Kitayama Village Tourist Information Center
Ikada-Kudari Tradtional rafting is a one-of-a-kind experience in Japan, aboard a traditional log raft propelled by skilled raft guides using oars and poles.
Ride a 30-meter-long raft steered by experienced raft guides using traditional techniques. Along the way, learn about the history and culture of Kitayama Village while taking in the spectacular scenery of the Kitayama River, which flows through Wakayama, Mie, and Nara Prefectures.The ride lasts approximately 70 minutes.
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The Kitayama Village Tourist Information Center is the check-in point for Ikada-Kudari rafting and also offers souvenirs made with jabara, a citrus fruit native to Kitayama Village, a convenient shop, and information about nearby attractions.
At the adjoining Michi-no-Eki Okutoro roadside station, you can enjoy a meal, relax in the hot spring baths, or stay overnight. There are plenty of ways to enjoy all that Kitayama Village has to offer!
- Area
- Kumano
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒647-1604
- Address
- 和歌山県東牟婁郡北山村下尾井335
- Telephone Number
- 0735-49-2324
- Fax Number
- 0735-49-2588
- 予約受付時間
- Rafting Reservation Period ：April 1–September 30
From April onward, reservations can be made through the official website until 8:00 a.m. on the day of the trip. - Open
- 9:00 am-17:00 pm
- Closed
- April–September: Open daily
October–March: Closed on Thursdays
Closed during the New Year holiday period.
- Prices
- Adults: ¥7,700 per person
Elementary school students: ¥3,300 per person
※Payment must be made in advance by credit card. - Car Park
- available・free
(82 spaces for standard vehicles and 7 spaces for large vehicles.) - Directions
- ・Approximately 50 minutes by car from Kumano Hongu Taisha
・Approximately 50 minutes by car from JR Shingu Station
・Approximately 40 minutes by car from JR Kumano-shi Station
・Approximately 1 hour by Kitayama Village bus from JR Kumano-shi Station - Website
- Remarks
- Mail：ikada@kitayamamura.net
* Facility information is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
