Yoshino River
The Yoshino River's headwaters are in the town of Ino, in Kochi Prefecture, and the river flows to the east from the Shikoku Mountains. Known as one of the three whitewater rivers of Japan, it is famous for rafting. Rafting the continuous rapids of the Yoshino River makes for a thrilling adventure.
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From Tokyo to one of Japan's least-explored regions for uncrowded nature activities

More Information about Yoshino River
Street address
- Otoyo-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture
Access
- 1 minute by foot from Tosa-Iwahara Station on the JR Dosan Line(Happy Raft)
Opening Hours
- Varies depending on store
Closed
- Varies depending on store
Best season
- Jul., Aug., Sep.
Point
update: Sep.9.2025

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