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Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride

Operating year-round

  • Hozugawa river boat ride
  • Hozugawa river boat ride aerial view
  • Multiple boats in the river enjoying the Hozugawa river boat ride tour

Kyoto's premiere spot for scenic beauty, flowing 16km between the mountains leading to Arashiyama, the Hozugawa River was once an important waterway used for transporting lumber to the capital. Today, visitors can enjoy the Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride, a two-hour journey through nature. The Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride is guided by 3-5 skilled boatsmen who steer you through scenic landscapes, offering views of cherry blossoms in the spring, fresh green foliage in the summer, the colored leaves of autumn, and the massive boulders and fantastic rock formations along the way. Experience the deep pools, rapids, and all the thrills of an ever-changing mountain river.

  • Price : Adults: 4,500 yen
    Children: 3,000 yen
  • Date & Time : Dec 29 to Jan 4
    *Temporarily closed several days in February and September for safety inspections

Details

Date & Time
Dec 29 to Jan 4
*Temporarily closed several days in February and September for safety inspections
Price
Adults: 4,500 yen
Children: 3,000 yen
Address
2 Shimo-Nakajima, Hozu-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
Access
Train: 8 minute walk from Kameoka Station on the JR Sagano Line
Bus: Take the bus bound for Hozugawa-kudari from Torokko Kameoka Station to "Hozugawa-kudari Boarding Site"
Car: 20 minutes on the Kyoto-Jukan Expressway
Foreign Language Support
English

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