Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Hozugawa Kudari is a sightseeing experience where you travel down the Hozugawa River (upper reaches of the Katsura River) in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, on a traditional Japanese boat. Set on a river that was once used as a means of transporting lumber and goods by raft or boat, this tour combines the natural beauty of the valley with the thrill of the rapids, the storytelling of the boatman, and the boatman's skill in maneuvering.