Boat Rentals & Cruises · Arashiyama
Arashiyama Tsusen Boats (Rowboats & Yakatabune) 嵐山通船
Rowboat rentals, shared sightseeing boats and private roofed yakatabune on the Oi River at Togetsukyo, Arashiyama.
HoursSpring/autumn 09:00-15:30; summer 12:00-16:00; winter 10:00-15:00
Getting thereRanden Arashiyama Station, 2 min walk (north landing); Hankyu Arashiyama Station, 4 min walk (south landing)
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeNovember autumn leaves; April cherry blossoms; summer evenings for ukai
AddressNorth landing, Saga-Tenryuji Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Websitearashiyama-yakatabune.com
About
From landings beside Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama Tsusen rents rowboats and runs shared and private roofed boats upstream into the gorge, with a floating snack boat that pulls alongside. In summer evenings it runs cormorant-fishing (ukai) viewing boats. A relaxed way to see Arashiyama's hills from the water.
Highlights
- Rent a rowboat below Mt Arashiyama
- Private yakatabune with food and drink allowed
- Summer ukai cormorant fishing boats
- Snack boat selling dango and oden on the river
Tips
- Cash only for boarding and ukai tickets
- Strong wind can cancel same-day sailings
- Ukai boats run Jul 1-Sep 23; book ahead
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