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Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride

4.5

388 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kameokashi Hoduchou Shimonakajima 2

This thrilling riverboat ride travels approximately 16 kilometers from Kameoka in Tamba to scenic Arashiyama in Kyoto over a period of about two hours. The boat course was originally used as a means to transport materials down the Hozu River to Kyoto and Osaka. The natural and seasonal beauty of the gorge through which the river travels, however, was so great that this section of the river was turned into a boat ride course for tourists in 1895. Veteran boatman use pole, rudder, and oar to guide the vessel, impressively squeezing through rocky stretches. The boat continues to operate even on rainy days, when a tent is erected for the comfort of riders.

Due to a capsizing accident that left two employees dead, this cruise is cancelled until an investigation is completed. Cancelled at least through the end of June 2023.
Fushimi Jikkoku Bune / Sanjikkoku Bune

4.0

39 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Minamihamachou 247

Fushimi, famed since ancient times as one of Japan’s leading drinking spots, also became the site of a launch for boats traveling to Osaka in the Edo period. The Jikkoku bune and Sanjikkoku bune are pleasure boats which bring back the glory days of the port town of Fushimi. The Jikkoku bune leaves from just south of the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, the Sanjikkoku bune from south of Teradaya. The Jikkoku bune leaves every 20 minutes, the Sanjikkoku bune every hour.

Beautiful area but don’t waste your time for the boat ride. People with reservations are taken first so that means you can stand in line for 2-3 hours. We also could not find anywhere online to make...
Sagano Romantic Train

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto prefecture Kameoka city

This tourist railway uses the old JR Sanin Line which was left unused after a new line was built for the JR trains. It travels at an average speed of around 25km per hour. The 7.3 km trip passes through the picturesque Hozugawa River valley and takes approximately 25 minutes. The train slows for the especially beautiful spots allowing the passengers to take their time enjoying the view. The train interior is decorated in a colorful art deco style with wood seats and uncovered lightbulbs, giving it a retro feel. If you board the windowless open carriage The Rich you can feel the wind, light, and sounds dance across your skin. During the cold seasons a coal burning stove is installed allowing you to enjoy your trip in comfort.
Tango Jersey Farm and Dairy Kitchen Sora

4.0

54 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyotango-shi Kumihamacho Kanzaki 411

This is an excursion farm in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. Dairy cows are raised in the idyllic natural surroundings of Kumihama Bay. Sora, a dairy produce atelier, is located on the grounds. Here, you can buy the butters and cheeses of the farm, and try your hand at making butter or pizza in the offered workshops. Other active group events, such as farm tours, are also offered.

確かにジャージー牛の濃厚なミルク、ヨーグルト、プリンいずれも美味しいです。ただし、価格もそれなりなので、最高評価とはいかずですね。この価格なら、これぐらいはやって貰わないと、という評価。
Kyoto City Disaster Prevention Center

4.0

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Nishikujosugatacho 7

A disaster prevention center located an eight-minute walk from Kintetsu Railway Jujo Station. In this interactive facility, you can look, listen, touch, and experience the actions you need to take and the knowledge you need to have during a disaster. The center offers half day programs which teach you what you might experience and what you should do under wind speeds of 32 meters per second, or what the horizontal shakings of earthquakes in the range of JMA Seismic Intensity four to seven feel like. There's also an open exhibit area where you can experience a simulated urban flood; and get in the Hiei, a helicopter actually used by the Kyoto City aerial firefighting brigade and try a realistic helicopter flying simulation.

All exhibition in Japanese Staff nice but communication was not too effective Most interesting is earthquake and strong wind simulator at ground floor Prepare to wait - many student groups will...
Uji City Municipal Tea House Taihoan

4.5

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Togawa 2

This authentic tearoom was built for the purpose of promoting Uji tea and popularizing Japanese tea ceremony. In addition to serving delicious Uji tea, it also offers tea-serving experiences. While usucha (weak matcha tea), sencha (medium-grade green tea), and gyokuro (high-grade green tea) can be enjoyed without a reservation, some of the teahouse's offerings including all tea ceremony experiences require a reservation made three days in advance. Make sure to check which offerings require reservation ahead of time.

We came here to do the traditional tea ceremony that was recommended in Lonely Planet. It wasnt the easiest place to find and unfortunately the experience didnt live up to our expectations. It was...
Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat

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Kyoto Yosaguninechou Hide 11

This sightseeing boat plies Ine Bay in Yosa County, Kyoto Prefecture. The roughly 25-minute cruise around the bay takes in scenery of funaya fishermen's houses and an unbroken view of the sea. Yaki chikuwa (grilled tube-shaped fish paste cakes) are a popular specialty available from the ferry terminal's Hide-baiten Shop. You can also buy feed to give to the seagulls.
Maiko and Oiran Experience Kokoro Hanashizuku

4.5

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Miyagawasuji 3-273

"Located in Miyagawa-cho, one of Kyoto's ""Hanamachi"" geisha districts, this shop lets you dress up as a maiko or oiran. To create even more authenticity in the experience, the shop is a renovated Kyoto machiya, once frequented by true maiko. The shop still preserves the original machiya aesthetic, with the aura of the Hanamachi filling every space. They have a variety of plans, including a basic studio photography session, guided walking tour, riksha rides in maiko outfit, and more. The chance to try on some new and luxurious clothing for a whole new you in oiran (courtesan) experience course is also popular"

This was one of my favorite experiences in Japan. I looked at several maiko photo studios. After I saw the photos from this one, I didn’t even consider anything else. I chose the Oiran style because...
Kyoto Oharibako: Tsumami Zaiku Workshop

4.5

12 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kita-ku Murasakinoshimomonzencho 25

If you admire the Japanese kimono and beautiful things, go to this store and take their class. We had such a good time creating our own hair ornament. The instructor didnt really speak any English...
Kyobasha

4.0

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kameoka-shi Shinocho Yamamoto

Passengers on this open horse-drawn carriage can feel nature around them as they enjoy touring the area. Two courses are available; a one-way course and a round trip course. The one-way course mostly connects Torokko-Kameoka Station with the boarding area for the Hozu River Boat Ride. The round trip course departs from Torokko-Kameoka Station before exploring the area along the Hozu River and returning to the place of departure via the same path. Service is suspended from January to February each year.

After we arrived at Kameoka Trokko Station on the Sagano Scenic train there was not much to do so we decided to take a ride on a KYO-BASHA, the Japanese horse and carriage with the expectation that...
Yume Kyoto Kimono Rental (Kodaiji Shop)

5.0

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Higashiyama Ward Kodaiji Minamonmashu Shimogawara Higashi Ino Masuya cho 362-5 Maybe 2F

Yume Kyoto is a kimono rental shop located five minutes’ walk from Kiyomizudera Temple. In addition to an all-day rental plan, which lets customers stroll easily through Kyoto, the shop also rents kimono for weddings, graduation ceremonies, Coming of Age Day ceremonies, and educational trips. From June to August, customers may also rent lightweight cotton yukata. Yume Kyoto also offers the convenient option of letting customers return their rented kimono at their hotel’s front desk.

Myself along with my son and his family rented Kimonos at this place during our visit to Kyoto. From the moment we walked in , during the Kimonos selection, the dressing help .. everything was above...
Ayabe Fureai Bokujo

4.0

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Prefecture Ayabe City Shota Hinoki 81

Ayabe Fureai Bokujo is an agritourism farm in the city of Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture. Its spacious grounds contain a playground, with swings, slides and other equipment, and animals, including sheep and goats, that visitors can view up close. The farm also sponsors events, such as horseback riding. Visitors who make reservations can use the barbecue facilities. There is a restaurant on the grounds called Heidi's Kitchen, which serves rich, thick soft ice cream and meals that feature various kinds of meat.

ヤギやネコがいる綾部ふれあい牧場内のレストランで、店内でも食事できますが、天気がよい日はテラス席で草原を見ながらの手ぶらバーベキューが楽しめます。他に焼肉定食やジビエの鹿肉シチューなどもあるので、予約なしでも楽しめます。ジャージー牛のソフトクリームありますが、この牧場にはジャージー牛はいないので、那須高原産と書いてありました。でも濃厚なソフトクリームはおいしかったです。
Sanson Toshi Koryu no Mori

3.5

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Hanaseyamasuchou 250

"This forest park is located close to the ""Hanase Koryu no Morimae"" bus stop. The park's vast 1,000 hectare grounds encompass the Katsura River and Ado River headwater basin and visitors can enjoy seasonal outdoor activities like playing in one of the rivers and building a snowman. The park also has lodging facilities. The park center has tennis and volleyball facilities and is also used for concerts. Barbecuing is permitted in the park on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and during the summer vacation period. There are many scenic destinations in the area such as the Bujoji Temple and a famous trio of majestic cedar trees known as the Hanase Sanbon Sugi, the tallest trees in Japan, and visitors can enjoy trekking as well. The park also holds guided tour events."

京都市左京区内ですが、京都の中心部から車で約一時間。鞍馬峠と花背峠を越えると現れる、素朴なリゾート空間です。特に夏は、市内でありながら、京都中心部より2~3度気温が低く、川の水は清涼で、公園内の川では川遊びができます。敷地内には、「森愛館」という木造のイベント会場もあり、いろんなイベントも開催されます。自然の中で自然を感じてリフレッシュできる場所です。ただ冬は、いち早く冬景色に囲まれます。「翠峰荘...
Ume Experience Specialty Shop 「Cho Ya」 Kyoto

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Rokkakudori Sakaimachi Higashiiri Horinouecho 108 CASA ALA MODE ROKKAKU 1F
Yatsuhashi-an&Shishu-yakata

4.0

5 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Nishikyougokunishikoromodechou 36

This hands-on workshop facility is in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. Guests can try their hand at making various sweets such as yatsuhashi (reservations required). Visit the free second floor Kyoshishu Museum to take in delicate and beautiful embroidery with different themes. There's also a Kyoto themed souvenir shop that's popular with tourists.

団体旅行で利用しました。バスで行きましたが、アクセスが悪く団体旅行専門といった感じです。お豆腐作り体験をしましたが、豆乳作りから豆腐までの本格的な体験で面白かったです。席が狭く、落ち着いてできなかったのは残念です。
Senya Farm

5.0

1 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku Oenishinagacho 1-60

This farm is a place where people can enjoy seeking the tastes of the season, whether it is digging for bamboo shoots in the spring, picking grapes in the summer, or picking persimmons in the fall. Digging for bamboo shoots is a fun but optional part of enjoying a meal of bamboo shoots and sukiyaki at the farm.

柿狩りに来ました。少人数なので予約なしで思いつきで来れたのが良かったです。広い園内は幼稚園や小学生の遠足でも利用されている感じです。お弁当を広げるスペースや、テーブルや椅子がたくさん用意されていたり、ちょっとしたアスレチックもあります。貸し出しのゴザや座布団もありました。予約をすればBBQもできるそうで、コンロを置けるテーブルもたくさんありました。直売所も併設されており、買い物客もたくさ...
EBISUYA Rickshaw-Kyoto Arashiyama Main Office

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Sagatenryujisusukinobabachou 3-24

This is a tourist rickshaw service that takes guests around the popular Kyoto sightseeing areas of Arashiyama and Sagano. One can enjoy a guided tour of famous places such as the Togetsu-Kyo Bridge and the bamboo forest of Sagano while riding in the rickshaw which is pulled by a happi-coat wearing rickshaw driver. There are various courses available to meet one’s available time and budget including the Togetsu-Kyo Yuran Course and the Sagano Yasuragi-no-Tabi. One can also charter the rickshaw to take them around their desired course. Embarkation areas include JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, the Randen Arashiyama Station and Togetsu-Kyo Bridge (north end).
Fukujuen Uji-Cha Kobo Workshop

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Kyoto Ujishi Uji Yamada 10

This hands-on facility where you can learn about Uji tea culture is located about an eight-minute walk from Keihan Railway's Uji Station in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. In the workshop, you can experience making matcha (finely ground green tea) with a stone mill and making hojicha (roasted green tea), and enjoy a tea ceremony in the tea room. In addition, you can also get a taste of treats such as tea, matcha ice cream parfaits and tea soba noodles in the Fukuju Saryo. This popular spot is visited by many tourists both inside and outside Japan.
Oeyama no Mori

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Fukuchiyamashi Oechoubusshouji ・ Kitahara

This tourist attraction is located approximately a 30-minute drive from the Maizuru-Oe Interchange on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway. Chosen as one of the Top 100 Forested Valleys in Japan, the peaks and gentle mountain range of the Tamba Highland that can be seen are spectacular. Many demon legends remain in the area around the large forest centered on the Oeyama mountain range. Filled with tree species such as beech, Mongolian oak and horse chestnut, you can enjoy a walk while observing rich alpine plants and insects. It is distinctive for its forest bathing in the middle of a primeval forest.
Ruri Farm

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Kyoto Nantan-shi Sonobecho Okawachi Enoki 17

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Kyoto Areas

Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.