Hozugawa River Boat Ride Boarding Point
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The Hozugawa River Boat Ride is a traditional wooden-boat journey of about 16 km (roughly 2 hours) from Kameoka to Arashiyama, operated by the Hozugawa Yusen Sightseeing Boat Association. Boarding point: 2 Shimo-Nakajima, Hozu-cho, Kameoka City. Inquiries: 0771-22-5846 (8:00 AM–5:00 PM). Departure times vary by season — check the official timetable.
Before you go
A sightseeing boat ride operated by the Hozugawa Yusen Sightseeing Boat Association. Boats depart from the Kameoka boarding point and travel about 16 km down the Hozu gorge to Arashiyama in roughly 2 hours, passing deep pools and rapids amid seasonal scenery. Fares: adults 6,000 yen, children (preschool to elementary age) 4,500 yen (per the operator's official TikTok profile). Awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide Japan (per the official site).
- A roughly 2-hour, 16 km boat journey through the gorge
- Deep pools and rapids with scenery that changes by season
- One star in the Michelin Green Guide Japan
- The Kotogase Chaya refreshment boat on the river
- Getting there
- 2 Shimo-Nakajima, Hozu-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto. Per the operator's official TikTok: about 5 min by taxi / 10 min by bus / 30 min by horse-drawn carriage from Torokko Kameoka Station; about an 8-min walk from JR Kameoka Station. Tel: 0771-22-5846.
- Booking
- Reservation methods differ for parties of up to 10 and larger groups — see the official site's reservation guide. Inquiries: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Crowds
- Departure times vary by season; services may be suspended in bad weather or high water — check the operation status on the official site before heading out.
- Good for
- Travelers wanting traditional boatman skills and gorge scenery; pairs well with a half-day Arashiyama itinerary.
- How it differs
- This is a one-way trip from Kameoka to Arashiyama (about 16 km); plan your own transport for the return leg.
How long is the ride?
About 2 hours over about 16 km, one way from Kameoka to Arashiyama.
How much does it cost?
Adults 6,000 yen; children (preschool to elementary age) 4,500 yen (per the operator's official TikTok profile).
Is English supported?
Yes — the operator runs an official English page (hozugawakudari.jp/en).
How do I get to the boarding point?
About 5 minutes by taxi or 10 minutes by bus from Torokko Kameoka Station; about an 8-minute walk from JR Kameoka Station.
Sources 保津川下り 公式サイト（保津川遊船企業組合） · 保津川下り 公式英語ページ · The KANSAI Guide（公式観光情報）
- Departure times and fares change by season — always confirm the official site's timetable and fare pages.
- Weather and river conditions affect operation; check the day's operation status on the official site.
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