Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride

Pleasure Boat / Water Cruise

4.5

Arashiyama / Sagano / TakaoArea

Kameoka / NantanArea

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.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kameokashi Hoduchou Shimonakajima 2 Map
Area: Arashiyama / Sagano / Takao Area Kameoka / Nantan Area
Phone: 0771225846
Hours: 9:00-15:00
[Dec.2ndMonday-3/9]10:00-14:30
Closed: Closed during bad weather and river swell Wednesday, 12/29-1/4
Fees: [Boarding fee] Adults 4,500 yen, Children 3,000 yen, 3 years old and under free
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
Vegetarian Menu: Not available
English Menu: Not available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 26, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 120 minutes or more
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Cruise cancelled through June

Reviewed : 2023.06.11

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.
Check before coming

Reviewed : 2023.06.07

We were excited to come for the boat ride after reading the rave reviews but only to find out that it was closed from March to June 2023 due to investigation about an accident that happened. The walk...
Great boat trip

Reviewed : 2023.01.25

Great scenic ride along the Hozugawa River with some gentle rapids to add some excitement. Great scenery. It would be stunning during the cherry blossom season. The crew were extremely friendly and...