Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)

The Hozugawa Kudari is a traditional wooden-boat ride down the Hozu River, covering 16 kilometers from Kameoka to Arashiyama in about two hours. Skilled boatmen navigate rapids and calm stretches with poles and oars, a tradition centuries old. No Japanese is needed to join. During the autumn foliage season in November, long lines form early in the morning, so arriving between 8:00 and 9:00 is strongly recommended.