⚠️ Attention: There are two boarding areas for the Arashiyama boat rides — North and South. Make sure to check your departure point before heading out!
https://arashiyama-yakatabune.com/access/

📌 Shared Ride (乗合船) – Classic River Cruise - Link

• You share the boat with other passengers. It Lasts around 35–40 min, calm ride through the scenic Ōi River.

Perfect for solo travelers or couples on a budget. Sometimes a snack boat comes by during the ride

Information from website translated from Japanese :

⏱ Cruise duration: About 30 minutes

👥 Up to 2 people: 4,000 yen total

➕ After that:
  + 1,500 yen per additional adult
  + 1,000 yen per child (ages 4–12)
  + Free for children under 4

📞 Reservations & Inquiries: 075-861-0302

✅ Advance reservations accepted for groups of 10 adults or more

🚶‍♀️ Walk-ins welcome — no reservation needed for smaller groups

⏳ No fixed schedule – boats depart on demand when guests arrive

⚠️ During busy times or peak seasons, you may share the boat with others

⏰ In that case, boats depart about every 20 to 40 minutes

📌 Private Charter (貸切船) – Rent the Whole Boat - Link

• You rent the entire boat (with a boatman, of course). Great for groups, families, or romantic rides.

• You choose the time (day or evening), route is chill and scenic.

  Up to 5 adults ➡️ 15,000 yen total Then:
   + 3,000 yen per extra adult
   + 1,500 yen per child (ages 4 to elementary school)
   + Free for kids under 4
  

Informations from the website (translated from Japanese)
⛵️ 1-Hour Private Yakatabune Boat Cruise

🕒 Duration: About 1 hour

👥 Up to 5 adults: 15,000 yen total

➕ After that:
 + 3,000 yen per additional adult
 + 1,500 yen per child (ages 4–12)
 + Free for children under 4

📞 Reservations & Inquiries: 075-861-0302
👉 Click here for online 1-hour houseboat reservations

Available all year – reservations accepted for any group size
No fixed departure time – just let them know your preferred boarding time
Food and drinks allowed, including alcohol

If you don’t have a reservation, just ask at the reception when you arrive.

📌 Lunch Cruise (お食事船) – Meal + Views - Link

• Same relaxing river cruise, but with a full meal onboard.

• Traditional kaiseki-style bento or hotpot (yudofu), depending on the plan.

• Must reserve in advance, and private boat only.

• Great for a chill luxury moment or special occasion.

Starts around 5,000 yen per person (meal + boat).

Informations from website
⛵️ Private Yakatabune Cruise with Meal (1 Hour) Enjoy a traditional 1-hour river cruise with a full meal on board. Perfect for a relaxing experience with food and views combined.

📞 Reservations & Inquiries: 075-861-0302

🍱 Important Info:

• Meal plan cruises are reservation-only

• Minimum 2 people required to book

• One meal type per group (everyone chooses the same menu)

• You can choose your preferred departure time

• This is a private cruise, just for your group

🗓 Reservation Policy:

• New bookings or meal changes:
   → Until 4:00 PM, 3 days before (for 10+ people → 5 days before)

• Changes in number of guests / cancellations:
   → Until 12:00 PM the day before (for 10+ people → 3 days before)

• Late cancellations = 100% cancellation fee

💡 Meal prices include the boat rental fee.
Click on each meal name on the site to see unavailable days for that menu.

🚣‍♀️ Rental Rowboats – Arashiyama
https://arashiyama-yakatabune.com/home/boat/

• Up to 1 hour use

• 3-person boat: 2,000 yen per boat

Important Info:

• No reservations accepted (except for groups outside spring & autumn)

• Max 3 people per boat, regardless of age

• Group reservations possible outside of peak seasons