京都嵐山保津川ハイキングWest of the Arashiyama area in Kyoto is the Hozukyo Gorge and River.
Along one side of the river runs the Torokko tourist train (also known as the "Sagano Romantic Train").
The train runs between JR Saga Arashiyama Station and Kameoka Station. From Umahori, it is possible to take the Hozu River Boat Tour on the return journey.
The boat takes about two hours and lets you off near the Togetsukyo Bridge in downtown Arashiyama.
For those who would rather hike, a good option is to take the JR Saiin Line one stop from Saga Arashiyama to Hozuyo Station. The station lies in the gorge and there are no inhabitants.
The purpose of the station is to let hikers and others get into the gorge easily.
From here, it is about 5-6 kilometers back into Arashiyama.
After alighting at Hozukyo, cross the large red bridge - that spans the river below - to the road on the other side (there may be a few cars on the station side as well). Then turn right. Follow this road as it leads you to the trail and back into Arashiyama.
Highlights along the route are the Ochiai Bashi Bridge and the bamboo forest in Arashiyama. The route follows the river until a bit beyond the Ochiai Bashi Bridge.
Details
Boats depart hourly between 9:00 and 14:00 and then at 15:30.
However, between December 1 - March 9, the boats leave at 10:00 and 11:30 in the morning and 13:00 and 14:30 after lunch.
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