Kyoto · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 boat trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
See Ine Bay’s boat houses, Amanohashidate’s sandbar, Chionji Temple, and optional boat and ropeway rides on a 10-hour day trip.
“Such a cool guide and a nice trip. Everything was super organised and the sights were amazing. Highly recommended!”
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano train, float the Hozugawa River, walk Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, and finish with an optional onsen soak.
“The activity was super fun and unique and well planned. We throughly enjoyed it.”
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano train, float down the Hozugawa River, and explore Arashiyama bamboo forest on this organized seven-hour tour.
“The whole tour was a wonderful way to spend the day! The audio guide was helpful and the tour guide was delightful and communicated the necessities in English as well like where and when to meet back after exploring arashiyama area. Read more”
Build your own Kyoto day from Kobe with a private guide, train travel, Gion, Fushimi Inari, food stops, and flexible pacing.
“Our experience was wonderful. Our guide was polite, professional and knowledgeable. Our group of five, traveled by train with our guide to our destination city. He led us on a thoughtful tour and provided us with historical information. We enjoyed a very special lunch that was quite memorable and delicious. Overall, a great day with our guide, Nari.”
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district by canal boat, visit Gekkeikan Brewery, taste premium sake, and finish with coffee in a Meiji-era café.
“Very good guide , who was very good at giving an overall history of Kyoto not just the sake industry.”
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train, float through Hozu Gorge, and finish in Arashiyama on this scenic five-hour guided tour.
“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 was less than efficient and worst of all not at all romantic. Seats very uncomfortable and in spite of lovely toute along the river which you can hardly see as one has to remain seated. The best part was the river rapids ride (simple boat and not RAFT!) and the boat crew were entertaining and a breath of fresh air. Fun! Then we had a…”
Cruise Arashiyama by private yakatabune with shamisen music, maiko stories, traditional games, and seasonal river views.
“A really rewarding and soothing activity We took a river walk with Kohaku, who played the shamisen (a traditional instrument) and sang for us! She taught us a really simple and fun Japanese game! We had a great time chatting with her, she's super cute, and I totally recommend the activity! Thanks Kohaku ♥️”
Explore Fushimi by canal boat, temple, and sake museum on this small-group Kyoto tour with tastings and an English-speaking guide.
“Very interesting canal and sake tour. Who knew there were som many flavors! Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
