Don’t just visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto… Make sure you book the Hozugawa River Boat R

Don't just head straight to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest! Book yourself onto the Hozugawa River Boat Ride instead. It's an 18-minute train journey from Kyoto Station to the starting point in Kameoka, and the whole experience is elite. You'll see some of the most incredible views as you cruise down the river, and the boat crew are so incredibly entertaining, making the journey a blast. The best part is, the final destination of the boat ride is the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest itself, so you tick off two amazing activities all at once! Make sure to take some cash, as they even have a stop where a boat pulls up alongside selling hot snacks and drinks.