6 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Kyoto

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Kyoto: Arashiyama Day Tour with Train, Boat, and Onsen

/ June 5, 2026

1.Kyoto: Arashiyama Day Tour with Train, Boat, and Onsen

Kyoto’s Arashiyama in one smooth small-group day: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa river boat thrill, bamboo grove photos, optional onsen.

Kyoto Bus Tour: Sagano Railway & Hozugawa River Boat Ride

/ June 12, 2026

2.Kyoto Bus Tour: Sagano Railway & Hozugawa River Boat Ride

One day in Kyoto with the Sagano Romantic Train, the Hozugawa river boat ride, and free Arashiyama bamboo time.

★ 4.0

“A must see tour. Organized tour from beginning to end. Planning to return in Spring and Autumn in the near future.”

21 reviewsFrom $127.38by Beauty of Japan

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Kyoto: Fushimi Sake District Tour with Boat Ride

/ June 20, 2026

3.Kyoto: Fushimi Sake District Tour with Boat Ride

Relax through Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district with a traditional canal boat ride, Gekkeikan tastings, and coffee in a restored Meiji building.

★ 4.6

“A magical tour that gives an insight into traditional and modern sake making. We tasted several types of sake at the museum, housed in a historic building, and bought a bottle of the most delicious one to take home. After tasting, it was a delightful short boat ride from the nearby boat station. It was…”

10 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $54by TripGuru Japan

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Kyoto Hozugawa River Boat Sagano Romantic Train Tour

/ June 23, 2026

4.Kyoto Hozugawa River Boat Sagano Romantic Train Tour

Ride the Sagano Romantic Train for scenic views, then tackle the Hozugawa River boat ride with Kyoto guides and big Arashiyama scenery.

★ 3.9

“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…”

8 reviews5 hoursFrom $116by H.I.S. Co Ltd(TIC)

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Kyoto: Private Boat Cruise with Shamisen and Games

/ June 28, 2026

5.Kyoto: Private Boat Cruise with Shamisen and Games

Private yakatabune cruise in Arashiyama with live shamisen, ozashiki games, and a former maiko host for a calm, cultural hour.

★ 5.0

“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 ♥️”

5 reviewsFrom $133by Secret Kyoto Experience

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Fushimi Kyoto Walking Tour with Sake Tasting and Canal Boat Ride

/ June 28, 2026

6.Fushimi Kyoto Walking Tour with Sake Tasting and Canal Boat Ride

Ride a Jikkoku-bune canal boat, visit Choken-ji, tour Gekkeikan’s sake museum, and taste Kyoto sake in Fushimi.

★ 4.0

“Marcelo was an excellent guide. I enjoyed the variety of this tour; a temple with explanations about Shintoism and Buddhism, then a lovely canal boat ride, learning about the locks and importance of waterways in Kyoto’s history, followed by tour of sake brewing and a few tastes. Perfect combination. Highly recommend.”

5 reviewsFrom $58.00by TripGuru

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6 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Kyoto