Hozugawa River Boat Ride

Attraction

Part of Arashiyama

Prefecture

Kyoto

Type

Attraction

N/A

1 review

¥4,100

Entry Fee

Train Access

About This Destination

A two-hour wooden boat ride down the Hozu River from Kameoka to Arashiyama, navigating gentle rapids through a forested gorge. A perfect pairing with the Sagano Scenic Railway for a round trip. Operates year-round with heated kotatsu boats in winter.

Skilled boatmen navigate traditional wooden vessels through the Hozu River's exciting rapids and serene pools on this two-hour journey to Arashiyama. The adventure begins in Kameoka, where passengers board flat-bottomed boats that twist through narrow gorges, past rocky outcrops, and beneath towering cliffs while boatmen pole and row with remarkable precision. Wildlife sightings, seasonal foliage, and the thrill of gentle white water combine for one of Kyoto's most memorable excursions.