Pleasure Boat / Water Cruise Spots in Kyoto Area

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Category

Travel / Tourism

Experience / Training / Vehicle

Pleasure Boat / Water Cruise

Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride

4.5

388 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kameokashi Hoduchou Shimonakajima 2

This thrilling riverboat ride travels approximately 16 kilometers from Kameoka in Tamba to scenic Arashiyama in Kyoto over a period of about two hours. The boat course was originally used as a means to transport materials down the Hozu River to Kyoto and Osaka. The natural and seasonal beauty of the gorge through which the river travels, however, was so great that this section of the river was turned into a boat ride course for tourists in 1895. Veteran boatman use pole, rudder, and oar to guide the vessel, impressively squeezing through rocky stretches. The boat continues to operate even on rainy days, when a tent is erected for the comfort of riders.

Due to a capsizing accident that left two employees dead, this cruise is cancelled until an investigation is completed. Cancelled at least through the end of June 2023.
Fushimi Jikkoku Bune / Sanjikkoku Bune

4.0

39 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Minamihamachou 247

Fushimi, famed since ancient times as one of Japan’s leading drinking spots, also became the site of a launch for boats traveling to Osaka in the Edo period. The Jikkoku bune and Sanjikkoku bune are pleasure boats which bring back the glory days of the port town of Fushimi. The Jikkoku bune leaves from just south of the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, the Sanjikkoku bune from south of Teradaya. The Jikkoku bune leaves every 20 minutes, the Sanjikkoku bune every hour.

Beautiful area but don’t waste your time for the boat ride. People with reservations are taken first so that means you can stand in line for 2-3 hours. We also could not find anywhere online to make...
Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Yosaguninechou Hide 11

This sightseeing boat plies Ine Bay in Yosa County, Kyoto Prefecture. The roughly 25-minute cruise around the bay takes in scenery of funaya fishermen's houses and an unbroken view of the sea. Yaki chikuwa (grilled tube-shaped fish paste cakes) are a popular specialty available from the ferry terminal's Hide-baiten Shop. You can also buy feed to give to the seagulls.
Amanohashidate Tour Boat

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Miyazu-shi Monju 466

A sightseeing cruise from Miyazu to Fuchu via Monju that offers a great view of the Amanohashidate land bridge. It's a pine covered stretch that connects the Fuchu and Monju region and the boat trip takes approximately 12 minutes. Feeding seagulls while enjoying the pine trees of Amanohashidate is on top of your list.
Amanohashidate Wannai Sea Route

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Miyazu-shi Monju 466

Travel / Tourism Experience / Training / Vehicle Pleasure Boat / Water Cruise

Kyoto Areas

Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.