Hozugawa River Boat Ride

Cruise down the Hozugawa River and experience Kyoto from a whole new perspective. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and changing seasonal colors, this traditional boat ride blends serene nature with sudden bursts of excitement. It’s a refreshing mix of beauty, thrill, and 400 years of local history.

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Slide 1 of 9, Person taking photos on a boat ride along Kyoto's Hozugawa River with autumn foliage.

Boat on Hozugawa River in Kyoto surrounded by autumn foliage.

Boat on Hozugawa River in Kyoto with autumn foliage in the background.

Traditional boats on Hozugawa River in Kyoto with autumn foliage in the background.

Boat ride on Hozugawa River surrounded by lush greenery in Kyoto, Japan.

Person on boat on Hozugawa River, Kyoto, surrounded by autumn foliage.

Kyoto Hozugawa River Boat Ticket

2 hrs

Hop on a boat for a 2-hour long scenic river cruise from Kameoka to Arashiyama

in Kyoto.

Admire the stunning scenery, colorful foliage of the season & wildlife of the ravine.
Get ready for scares as you speed down thrilling rapids & big rocks!
Immerse in the 400-year-old history of the Hozu valley, narrated by your boatsmen.
Watch the oarsmen sail the ship skillfully with long bamboo sticks, in a traditional technique.

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Hop on a boat for a 2-hour long scenic river cruise from Kameoka to Arashiyama

in Kyoto.

Admire the stunning scenery, colorful foliage of the season & wildlife of the ravine.
Get ready for scares as you speed down thrilling rapids & big rocks!
Immerse in the 400-year-old history of the Hozu valley, narrated by your boatsmen.
Watch the oarsmen sail the ship skillfully with long bamboo sticks, in a traditional technique.

from

¥6,000

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Hozugawa Boat & Sagano Train Day Tour from Kyoto

8 hrs

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Experience Kyoto's iconic sightseeing route with the Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River cruise, and Arashiyama in one day.
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train through the scenic Hozugawa Gorge, enjoying spectacular seasonal landscapes along the way.
Cruise 16km down the Hozugawa River before exploring Arashiyama's Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, and charming streets.
Choose the standard tour or upgrade to include a traditional riverside lunch at Takao's Kaohsiung Tourist Hotel.

More details

Experience Kyoto's iconic sightseeing route with the Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River cruise, and Arashiyama in one day.
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train through the scenic Hozugawa Gorge, enjoying spectacular seasonal landscapes along the way.
Cruise 16km down the Hozugawa River before exploring Arashiyama's Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, and charming streets.
Choose the standard tour or upgrade to include a traditional riverside lunch at Takao's Kaohsiung Tourist Hotel.

from

¥13,000