Hozugawa River

Take the Hozugawa River Boat Ride: A sightseeing boat that travels along a 16 km stretc of a river through mountains from Kameoka to the Arashiyama district of Kyoto leaves every hour from 9 am to 2 pm and another at 3:30 pm on weekdays. The 2 hour ride costs 3,900 yen for adults and 2,500 yen for children aged 4-12.  0771-22-5846  / Alternatively, take the “torokko” train trolley train that travels a 7.3 km distance in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district along the scenic Hozugawa river through eight tunnels between Torokko Saga and Kameoka stations. The duration of the trip is 25mins. 600 yen.  075-861-7444