Things to do in Kameoka Station

If you're taking the Sagano Romantic Train and then the Hozugawa River Boat Ride, it's best to allow an hour and a half between them. For example, if your train arrives at 11:00 AM, book the 12:30 PM boat ride. After getting off the train, there will be signs directing you through a tunnel to the bus stop. The bus will make a brief stop and then go directly to the Hozugawa River Boat Ride building. There's a small shop where you can buy snacks and drinks; definitely buy something to drink, as the boat shop won't appear for about an hour and a half after you board. The boatman on our trip was very entertaining, likely a veteran, and interacted well with the passengers. When we encountered rapids, he would playfully warn passengers about a little splashing. You won't get completely soaked, as there are tarps for cover. Throughout the journey, the boatman spoke a mix of Japanese and short English phrases, and also used gestures to point out the local wildlife. The boat ride is spectacular and highly recommended.

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!!

we were able to find this shop fairly easily with an A-frame sign at the entrance. The area is a shared space with a few other craft workshops as well. There’s a restroom you can use once you are up the stairs. Elvie was our instructor. She gave very good instructions and demonstrations as well as helped with some finishing touches to our chopsticks. They have several types of wood you can upgrade to ranging from 4000 to 8000 yen. There are 3 types that we got to choose from that were already included with the price. I chose the Taiwan Cypress and my brother chose Hinoki. We opted for the optional laser engraving for an additional 1000 yen and it was well worth it! Such a great experience! a lovely souvenir to take back home. I will for sure be using them!

Lee is a magnificent tour guide, he is energetic and humourous and taught me, a foreigner, everything about Japan. My favourite part was with the hungry deers and at the shrine, I was even able to dress in a traditonal kimono and go out to different fascinating places like on the romantic train with beautiful view of the ocean. With Lee as our tour guide boring shrine places instantly become better, he make our tour much more fun than I expected. Also what do you call a deer without eyes? A no eye deer.

Our Kyoto experience were so amazing and fun. Thank you to Zoey for doing a fantastic tour for everyone. It’s been great and educational experience for us. Thank you also to our wonderful bus driver. Both these guys were amazing and friendly. We really appreciate them. This was really one of the highlights of our trip here in Japan. Congratulations Zoey! Good job!👏👍🇦🇺🇯🇵

Tour guide Nick is humorous and engaging, fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and English, with excellent communication skills that make it easy for travelers of different languages to fully participate in the tour. In addition to providing detailed introductions to the history and culture of each Japanese attraction, he weaves in plenty of amusing jokes and personal anecdotes, turning what would otherwise be a standard sightseeing tour into something much more lively and entertaining. The atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant the entire way, and Nick is warm and attentive, keeping a watchful eye on everyone's needs. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Japan while enjoying a fun and relaxed travel vibe!

The meeting point was easy to find, and the shuttle bus arrived on time. The small group tour vehicle was spacious and comfortable, and the driver was polite and very enthusiastic. The driver spoke both Chinese and English, so communication was seamless. The time allotted for each attraction was just right, neither rushed nor delayed. Overall, it's excellent value for money, and I genuinely recommend it!

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.

I had a wonderful time exploring around the kifune shrine, sanzen-in temple, and arashiyama. My tour guide Kangfu provided me with a lot of details and recommended spots to see before arriving at each location and I was provided with enough time to enjoy myself and see the wonderful sights of Japan.