Pickup points and meeting tips
- For the Hozugawa river boat, groups are dropped at the boarding area near JR Kameoka Station, then the vehicle moves to Arashiyama to collect them.
- Torokko Kameoka Station, the Sagano Scenic Railway terminus, is a separate stop a short drive away; confirm which station is meant.
- For Yunohana Onsen ryokan, the inn entrance is usually the meeting point.
- JR Kameoka Station is the clearest general reference.
Vehicle access
Kameoka has wider roads than central Kyoto and most vehicle sizes reach the boat dock and station. The narrow mountain road between Kameoka and Arashiyama makes the river boat a one-way activity, so plan for the vehicle to reposition while the group is on the water.
Check seasonal boat schedules and vehicle pickup site.
Luggage
Bags cannot go on the river boat with the group in a practical way, so luggage stays in the vehicle and meets them at Arashiyama.
Typical drive times
| Arashiyama (vehicle repositioning)Route 9 / Kyoto Jukan Expressway | approx. 30–45 min |
|---|---|
| Kyoto StationRoute 9 | approx. 35–50 min |
| Osaka UmedaKyoto Jukan / Shin-Meishin | approx. 60–80 min |
| Osaka International Airport (Itami) | approx. 55–75 min |
Approximate, without traffic delays.
Combine in one charter day
- Hozugawa river boat
- Sagano Scenic Railway
- Arashiyama
- Yunohana Onsen
Recommended vehicles
Places and pickup areas to consider
- Kameoka Station
- Hozugawa area
Locations are described for trip planning. Service availability, exact pickup access, fares and driver allocation are confirmed in your written quotation.