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Hozu River Boat Ride
保津川下りKyoto · Kansai
The Hozu River Boat Ride offers a serene journey through picturesque landscapes, with lush greenery and stunning rock formations lining the riverbanks. This traditional boat ride, which has been enjoyed for centuries, provides a unique perspective of Kyoto's natural beauty.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.5· 681 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Nearest station
- Torokko Arashiyama Sta. · 23 min walk
- Website
- hozugawakudari.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–15:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
How to get there
From Kyoto Station · ~30 min by car
Tags
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