Private Arashiyama Yakatabune River Cruise with Sukiyaki or Shabu-Shabu Meal
Highlights
- Enjoy a private 1-hour yakatabune cruise in scenic Arashiyama
- Choose between a delicious Sukiyaki or Shabu-Shabu meal onboard
- Advance reservations ensure a smooth experience even during peak seasons
What to expect
Experience Arashiyama’s beauty on a private yakatabune cruise along the Oi River. Enjoy seasonal scenery and a traditional boat ride guided by a skilled boatman. Savor Sukiyaki or Shabu-Shabu onboard for a relaxing, luxurious escape.
What's included
- Meal (refer to the details in the schedule)
- Cruise fee
Packages (2)
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Schedule
- 11:00Reception at Arashiyama Tusen North Pier
- —DepartureA private yakatabune (houseboat) that leisurely cruises around the Oi River upstream from Togetsukyo Bridge. While floating in the refreshing air, spend an exceptionally luxurious time amidst the scenery of Arashikyo gorge.
- —The boat is propelled by a single pole operated by the boatmanSkilled boatmen use traditional techniques to navigate the yakatabune with a single bamboo pole, a unique experience. Arashiyama Tusen, established in 1912, continues this manual boat handling tradition.
- —Enjoy a mealWe offer a meal featuring “Beef Sukiyaki” or “Beef & Pork Shabu-Shabu” from Kyoto cuisine restaurant Matsuo Kawayo. Enjoy your meal onboard while spending a relaxing and leisurely time on the boat. (Includes tea)
*Hot pots are not provided individually; one pot is shared among up to four guests.
- —If you're lucky, you'll encounter the famous "floating convenience storeEnjoy snacks from the Kotogase Chaya 'floating store' during your cruise.
*The shop boat (Kotogase Chaya) operates irregularly, so we cannot guarantee whether the shop boat will be out. Please come and enjoy your boat ride with the anticipation of whether you will encounter it or not.
- 12:00Tour Ends
Location and Directions
Check-in / Check-out
Arashiyama Tsusen North Boarding Area
Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8385
Itinerary
Please come to the boarding point, using the blue boat floating on the shore upstream of Togetsukyo Bridge as a landmark. At the boarding point, please tell us the name of your reservation and you will be boarded.
Parking information
Parking is not available at the boat boarding point. Please use the nearby coin-operated parking lots.
Restrictions
- Infants are counted as one person, the same as adults.
- Infants (0-3 years old): Free
- In the event of bad weather or river flooding, service may be temporarily halted. Before visiting, please check the latest operational status on the official website or by calling directly. Please note that phone support is provided in Japanese.
https://arashiyama-yakatabune.com/
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- For customers arriving by car: Parking is not available at the boat dock. Please use nearby coin parking lots.
- To change your meal order, please cancel your existing reservation and make a new one by the deadline.
Operated by
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.
- After 4:00 PM the day before / No-show: 100%
Changes
The same conditions as the cancellation policy apply to reservation changes.
