5 Best Couples Hozugawa River Tours
A slow two hours on a wooden boat through a forested gorge is about as romantic as Kyoto day trips get, and the open-carriage train ride beforehand sets it up nicely. Pick a weekday in spring or autumn and you’ll have more of the river to yourselves.
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Scenic Railway and Hozugawa River boat, with a guide and Arashiyama time, but check weather and language details before booking.
Most Popular★ 4.6“The tour guide was amazing, and the itinerary was very flexible! I originally signed up mainly to experience the Hozugawa River rafting, but unfortunately, due to heavy rain the previous week, the water levels were too high, and operations were suspended for safety reasons (although…”
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Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train through Hozukyo Gorge, then float down the Hozugawa River to Arashiyama, weather permitting.
★ 4.2“Day started at Kyoto Station with the bus transport to take Sagano Romantic Train. The train ride was nice as the overall weather is cooling with the beautiful autumn foliage along the ride. Went on Arashiyama Bamboo walk instead of the Boat Rode due to…”
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68 reviewsFrom $90.95
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Compare Kyoto’s Sagano train, horse-drawn carriage, and Hozugawa River cruise, with practical advice on guides, weather, timing, and value.
★ 4.7“I had been looking forward to this trip all morning, and with tour guide Lai's meticulous and detailed explanations, this Arashiyama Hozugawa River trip became a happy and wonderful memory.”
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61 reviewsFrom $94.60
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Get ready to embark on a breathtaking journey through Kyoto's natural wonders and cultural treasures, but what unexpected delights await you along the way?
★ 3.9“Badly organised with a ‘guide’ who was hardly visible or audible I was told expecting a guide who shared interesting facts about the whole outing but he said nothing and was not a natural-born organiser. The meeting point was a mess. The ‘romantic’ train boarding…”
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8 reviews5 hoursFrom $116
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Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train, cruise the Hozugawa gorge, and enjoy a Japanese lunch on a guided Arashiyama day tour from Osaka or Kyoto.
★ 5.0“hua hua kept took care of the group and kept things entertaining for everyone. he also helped to translate in english and mandarin so everyone on the bus could understand his instructions and explanations well. it was a great experience ! you will surely have…”
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5 reviewsFrom $80.85
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