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What's included

2-hour boat ride with expert oarsmen

What's not included

Hotel pick-up
Food and beverages

Important information

* Life jackets are mandatory * The activity takes place rain or shine; in case of rain, the boat will be covered with a tent
  • Embark on a two-hour cruise down Kyoto's Hozu River on a traditional boat
  • Soak up typical Japanese mountain scenery as expert guides steer you along
  • Embrace the tranquility of untouched nature as you pass forests and wildlife

Are you into Japanese scenery and nature? It's not just confined to pretty paintings – during this Hozu River excursion, you'll explore the unspoiled beauty of Kyoto on a two-hour cruise.

Take to 'Hozugawa' on a traditional flat-bottomed boat, guided by an expert oarsman. Surrounded by tranquil forests and hills, you're guaranteed awe-inspiring landscapes in all four seasons, whether you choose the silent chill of Japanese winter or to bask in the vibrancy of a cherry-blossom spring.

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the reception desk in the boarding area (of Hozugawa kudari)
  • You may be asked to wait for approx. 30 minutes after your timeslot before the boat departs
  • There's no toilet on board
  • You can bring your own food and beverages
  • Photos are allowed, but please inform the oarsmen if you need to stand up
Hozugawa River Boat Ride
2 Shimo-Nakajima Hozu-cho Kameoka, 6210005, Kyoto
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  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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マークス森,  Japan Japan
28 Mar 2023
Excellent
A relaxing, fun, and beautiful experience. Went with my family, you can buy snacks and drinks before the boat ride and it's located conveniently one train from Kyoto so it's easy to get it.
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Maria,  Netherlands Netherlands
27 Mar 2023
Good
It was a fun ride, it was raining during our trip. Sometimes the water was wild, that was fun! The people on the boat only spoke Japanese so I didn’t understand. It was not 2 hours though, but a...
It was a fun ride, it was raining during our trip. Sometimes the water was wild, that was fun! The people on the boat only spoke Japanese so I didn’t understand. It was not 2 hours though, but a big hour. Would still recommend.
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Elizabeth,  United States United States
10 Mar 2023
Excellent
This was such an excellent adventure! Definitely a highlight of our trip to Japan. Many thanks to the oarsmen who were so thoughtful
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