The Hozugawa River Cruise, a 400-year-old boat trip, is a must-try

Today's itinerary is mainly to experience the "Hozugawa Cruise" at the Kameoka scenic spot in Kyoto. This attraction is the oldest Hozugawa Cruise with a history of 400 years. You can experience riding a hand-cranked boat all the way from Kameoka in Tamba Province to Arashiyama, a famous scenic spot in Kyoto, while enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. The Hozugawa Cruise was awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide, and the boat driving technique is listed as an intangible folk cultural asset of Kameoka City. The 16-kilometer-long, 2-hour nature tour is perfect for all seasons. It is highly recommended that you dine at Sushihiko first and then visit the Hozugawa River. In 1606, Kadokura Ryo made a great contribution to the development of the Tamba area by transporting Tamba's wood, charcoal and other products to Kyoto. Now this place has become Japan's number one tourist attraction. I really like the scenery along the Hozu River. It is a place suitable for visiting all year round and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, trees are lush and green in summer, leaves turn red in autumn, and snow covers the ground in winter. Along the way, you will see the Arashiyama train passing by, and it is also very beautiful to take pictures of the train from the river. Tickets purchased on site are 6000 ¥ (JPY)