Cruises depart from a short bus ride (190 yen) or a 10-minute walk from JR Kameoka Station (20-30 minutes, 420 yen from Kyoto Station). Alternatively, take a 15-minute bus ride (350 yen) from Torokko Kameoka Station, the last stop on the Sagano Scenic Railway.
Boats arrive in Arashiyama, just a few hundred meters upstream from the Togetsukyo Bridge.
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Hozu River Boat Tour
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Hozugawa River Cruises (保津川下り, Hozugawa Kudari) offer scenic boat rides along the Hozugawa River, traveling from Kameoka to Arashiyama. The traditional flat-bottomed boats, guided by boatmen with oars and bamboo poles, provide a relaxing two-hour journey through a lush ravine. The cruises are popular year-round, with the vibrant autumn season being especially beautiful.
For an even more memorable experience, combine the river cruise with a ride on the Sagano Scenic Railway. This offers a unique way to take in Kyoto’s natural beauty.
Hours and Fees
Hozu River Boat Tour
- Opening hours
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9:00 to 15:00 (March 10 to December 8, hourly departures)
10:00 to 14:30 (December 9 to March 9, departures every 90 minutes)
On busy days boats depart irregularly according to demand.
- Closed
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December 29 to January 4
During bad weather and when the water level is too high or too low.
- Entrance fee
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6000 yen
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