Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
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What to expect
<p>Hozu River rafting is one of the more popular rafting in Kyoto. Bozu River is located between Kyoto Kameoka City and Kyoto Arashiyama Togetsu Bridge. It is a famous scenic tourist destination for the Arashiyama Train (Sagano Scenic Railway). Huge rocks, boulders and rapids can be seen everywhere in Baojin Gorge. There are many changes in direction along the way along the valley. From the air, you can see several large bends in the shape of the Chinese character "Ji". Tourists can choose to take a rubber boat near JR Kameoka Station for a rafting session. Wonders such as Wu Hat Rock and Lion Rock follow one after another. Keep meeting, and you can also meet the Arashiyama train passing by halfway up the mountain. It may be that the turbulent upstream makes you so thrilling that you have no time to take into account the overall beauty. When you reach the downstream, you will suddenly become enlightened. At this time, you can see the ancient buildings on the cliffs on both sides of the river, spring cherry and autumn maple, each with its own beauty, and sometimes you can see it The water vapor pervades the fairy-like scene. The destination for rafting on the Baojin River is near the Togetsu Bridge in Arashiyama. After disembarking, you change into a professional equipment, visit the small shops in the Arashiyama area, and eat a Kyoto-style Japanese meal. It is a good experience.</p>
Things to note
- You must wear a life jacket during the activity.
- Please note that the cruise may depart up to 30 minutes later than the scheduled package time.
- Guide dogs are allowed on board.
- In case of severe weather or river flooding, the activity may be suspended
- Foldable wheelchairs can be stored on board. (Note: Wheelchairs cannot be used directly for boarding.)
- If it rains, the boat will provide a canopy.
- Passengers under 80 cm tall are not allowed to board the ship.
- Activity duration: approx. 2h
- This activity will depart as scheduled in rainy weather
- Category 1 visitors with disabilities and category 2 visitors with disabilities under 12 years old must be accompanied by a companion.
- Please present your e-ticket on your mobile device at the reception counter of the cruise departure point (Hozugawa River Cruise)
- There is no restroom on board.
- You can bring your own food and drinks onboard.
- Even on sunny days, please check the official website for real-time operation updates on the day of boarding: https://www.hozugawakudari.jp/
- If there are many visitors, you may need to wait
- This activity does not include hotel transfers and meals.
- We recommend checking the weather and activity status before departure.
- If you have booked the last ferry of the day and arrive late, boarding will not be possible
- If any of the above situations apply to you, please inform the attraction to ensure you can participate in the activity smoothly.
- You can take photos during the cruise, but please inform the boatman in advance if you wish to stand up.
- Passengers who are feeling unwell are not allowed to board the ship.
- Passengers who do not wear a life jacket properly are not allowed to board the ship.
- Wheelchair users must be accompanied by a companion when boarding
- Operations will be suspended during strong winds, severe weather, or river flooding
- We appreciate your understanding.
- Important notes for taking the Hozugawa River cruise:
- Please allow sufficient time to complete check-in procedures.
- Participation restrictions:
- If you are late, you may not be able to board within the 30-minute boarding window
- Please have your companion assist you in moving to a seat on the boat
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Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari) Boat Ticket (Designated Timeslot)
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April 2026
Passengers
$26.33 each
$19.79 each
Choose your date
April 2026
Passengers
$26.33 each
$19.79 each



