Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 160.06JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Top things to do in Kameoka
Hozugawa River Boat Ride Experience in Kyoto
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 41.25
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Kyoto Arashiyama Scenic Train & Hozugawa River Boat Ride Day Trip (From Osaka / Kyoto)
English guided
Free cancellation
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US$ 67.29
Kyoto: Hozugawa River Half-day White Water Rafting Experience
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English guided
Morning departure
3-5 hrs
Free cancellation
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US$ 59.99
Osaka Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Cruise Day Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
US$ 67.29
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Kyoto Hozugawa River Boat Sagano Romantic Train Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
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US$ 116.95
【Guaranteed】Kyoto Sagano Train, Hozugawa Boat & Arashiyama Walk
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English guided
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US$ 81.25
Kyoto Hozugawa River Rafting Experience: Enjoy the Great Outdoors! Free Photo Data
English guided
Morning departure
3-5 hrs
Free cancellation
US$ 59.99
US$ 93.59
Summer deal
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Arashiyama Sagano Train & Hozugawa River Full-Day Cruise
English guided
Free cancellation
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US$ 92.49
Kyoto Arashiyama Full-Day Tour with Sagano Train & River Cruise
English guided
Free cancellation
US$ 92.49
Kyoto Arashiyama & Hozugawa River Full-Day Tour with Rafting
English guided
Free cancellation
US$ 89.35
Hotels in Kameoka
Hotel Route Inn Kyoto Kameoka Ekimae
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From
US$ 63.84
Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan
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US$ 317.27
Yunohana Resort Suisen
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US$ 472.61
Sun Royal Hotel Kameoka Ekimae
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From
US$ 77.37
Syoenso Hozugawatei
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From
US$ 140.92
Satoyama no Kyujitsu Kyoto Keburikawa
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US$ 252.15
Kyou Gohan to Rotenburo no Yado Yunohanatsukiya
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US$ 346.13
Kyo Yunohana Resort Suisen
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US$ 528.99
Keizankaku
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US$ 202.62
Reviews of Kameoka activities
Klook User
2026-06-23 12:07:09
Seemless and quick check in. They get you on the boat and provide safety and instruction. Where comfortable clothing that you don’t mid getting a little splash of water on because it may happen. The scenery is breathtaking. You will end up on the other side of the river near shops with food and souvenirs as well as the bamboo forest.
Racquel *******
2026-07-10 11:48:33
Today’s tour with Mr. Joe’s was excellent!!! We love his humor and energy. Thank you so much, Mr. Joe for the amazing tour today. We enjoyed a lot and hoping to see you again on our Easy go tour. Arigatou!!!!
Klook User
2026-04-29 07:38:34
One of the best things we did on our trip!! Everything is provided which is amazing and the staff are very friendly and helpful! The route is beautiful and the rapids are not so extreme. If you're thinking about booking, I would highly highly reccommend it!!
Nur *********************
2026-04-29 16:00:35
This was by far the best Klook tour I’ve ever been on! My husband and I absolutely loved our guide, Mr. Joe. He was incredibly kind and provided clear, detailed information about the itinerary, meeting point, and drop-off location. We especially appreciated how he shared interesting history about Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara along the way.
His English was very clear, which made communication easy and enjoyable. We were also lucky enough to ride Cabin No. 5 on the Sagano Romantic Train, and we didn’t miss out on the Hozugawa River boat rafting experience either. It was truly a memorable day! Okani Mr Joe! Hope we meet again!
Klook User
2026-07-12 08:04:38
We had an amazing tour. HuaHua was a fantastic guide - he even provided some wonderful musical entertainment to finish up our trip!
Klook User
2026-04-04 02:57:01
Our trip was really nice with a very sweet guide eiko san… Romantic train was one of the most romantic experience in kyoto. our chauffer was really sweet and gave us a comfortable ride to all locations. due to rain boat ride was cancelled but she took us around bamboo forest and temple instead of the boat ride due to bad weather. i definitely recommend this trip 💯
Klook User
2026-04-14 07:56:12
a real highlight of our japan trip. Beautiful and a great way to spend the day. great price and fave was the river tour. would highly recommend.
Klook User
2026-07-12 04:38:26
Actually a great experience with a multilingual guide (Naomi). Timing and guidance was well paced and genuine. The boating activity was excellent and very accessible (and entertaining). There was no end of the day pressuring or "revew begging" from the guides to leave high ratings which really highlighted their professionalism. Thanks for an amazing day.
Klook User
2026-07-07 15:07:17
We booked 2 rooms wanteI This was the closest hotel to the Hozugawa River boat ride. It was beautiful. Breakfast was delicious. There is a peaceful onsen on site, but you must cover your tattoos. You can purchase tattoo covers at the desk . Be aware that they really stick and it takes a lot of time to remove the stickers. The day of our boat ride, we checked out of the hotel, & we asked if they could watch our bags at the desk while we did the boat ride. They gave us a chip to come back that same day to retrieve our bags for free . After our boat ride we took the train back to the hotel to retrieve our bags. The staff was professional and kind. The only comment that I’d give a head up on is that the beds are small. I had to get 2 rooms for my family of 4 and we all had to share beds. My family is not very big and we were fine and slept really well. But if you were a larger person, sharing a bed, it might be kind of snug. I would still rebook at this hotel in a heartbeat. 10/10
Kameoka at a glance
Quick facts about Kameoka
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Quick snapshot of Kameoka and its top experiences
Kameoka is a calm escape known for river cruises, guided tours and water-based activities, with bookings showing clear seasonality through the year. Cruises and tours lead booking volume, while water activities also feature for visitors seeking outdoor time.
Best times to visit and how prices move
Demand peaks in November and drops to its lowest in August, so expect the busiest atmosphere around November and much lighter crowds in August. Prices are relatively stable across the year: Klook data show the priciest month is typically July while the cheapest month is typically January, with only a small difference between them. For lower prices and fewer people aim for January or August; for peak-season atmosphere choose November. Overall, demand and prices diverge somewhat — demand peaks in November while prices are highest in July.
Tips for travellers
Most experiences in Kameoka can be arranged with some flexibility, but bookings on average are made about 19 days ahead and many travellers book earlier, around a month in advance for popular dates. If you want specific cruise or guided-tour times during the busiest months, plan a few weeks ahead; otherwise a spontaneous trip is usually feasible. Use Klook to compare available cruise and tour options and lock in your preferred slot when you see one.
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