Kyoto Hozugawa River Boat Sagano Romantic Train Tour

4.30

4.3(30 reviews)

8 hours

English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Let's have a special experience taking the Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Boat Ride with English guide!

- Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the Sagano Romantic Train and - Hozugawa River Boat Ride.

- Experience the thrilling Hozugawa River Boat Ride.

- Travel with an experienced guide with deep knowledge about Kyoto.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.

Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.

The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.

Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).

In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.

In the event of the Hozugawa River boat ride cancellation due to rising water or inclement weather, we will provide a 5,000 yen refund and instead take you to Kinkakuji Temple, concluding the tour at Kyoto Station.

Children under 80cm in height or 0-2 years old are not permitted to join this tour due to the safety regulations of the Hozugawa River Cruise.

Please note that cherry blossoms and autumn leaves may not be seen due to weather conditions.

Wheelchair is not accessible.

This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.

What To Expect

Sagano Romantic Train

The Sagano Romantic Train is a wonderful experience to enjoy the beautiful seasonal colors. It takes around 25-minutes, 7.3 km train ride lets enjoy the beautiful views.

25 minutes • Admission Included

Experience the beautiful scenery in Hozu River valley, between Kameoka and Arashiyama. Please enjoy gorgeous view. In the event of the Hozugawa River boat ride cancellation due to rising water or inclement weather, we will provide a 5,000 yen refund and instead take you to Kinkakuji Temple, concluding the tour at Kyoto Station. (If the boat ride operates, the tour ends at Arashiyama.) When in season, you can enjoy the magnificent cherry blossoms in spring or the brilliant autumn colors! Even outside these peak times, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, the view from the Sagano Romantic Train, and the rich nature surrounding the Hozugawa River. ※If the boat ride is cancelled, the itinerary will change to the following: - Kinkakuji Temple Sightseeing (Admission fee included / 60 minutes) - 12:10 Arrive at Kyoto Station - Tour concludes

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

From Kyoto

Duration: 5 hours: The tour concludes at Arashiyama.

What‘s Included

Ticket for Hozugawakudari River Boat Ride

Ticket of Sagano Romantic Train

Air-conditioned vehicle

Round trip transfer from your hotel

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.30

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Sagano romantic train and boat ride
MaryEllen B,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
This is a slick operation and you can choose your level of engagement. Ie you can leave the tour when you wish or stick around for the full operation. The men rowing the boat earn every dollar. They were amazing and entertaining
Boat ride
amanda19772018,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing, with doing, all staff were wonderful
Family from California and Okinawa
TrailBlazer387841,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, definitely recommend
Good
xiujuanx2026,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience and we really enjoyed it. We hope we can come back soon.
Beautiful scenery and fun.
famished-friends,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Both the train and boat ride had beautiful scenery. The boat was especially fun, the rapids were exciting and the crew were good fun and very entertaining.
Pleasant travel time
Voyager54498253673,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoy this trip, the guide is very professional, the schedule is also smooth, thank you for taking care!
Recommend
March T,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It’s convenient especially in a rainy weather. The bus took us to two scenery’s all beautiful and instructions are clear to follow and well organized. Rec
Worth the trip
I7787CDkarenb,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Romantic train had some beautiful scenery and the river cruise was fun and guides were great hosts!
Not worth it
louistI2601AI,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Cancelled boat ride but did not inform us until the bus was in motion. Should have given us the option to cancel. Without the boat trip it was a bus ride to a shrine , bamboo forest and shopping. We could have done that with a 500 yen JR from Kyoto station. We needed to that on the return because they just leave you there. Tour guide was useless.
Train then Boat
Kathy F,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We both enjoyed the Romantic train ride and the scenery on the trip. The boat ride was fun and our navigators were funny and very kind. Our tour guide, Eiko, and the bus driver were sweet and helpful. Highly recommended this tour.