Hachiman-bori Moat

I went here with my family from Kyoto by train. For me, this is an underrated tourist spot as I don’t see much tourist around. The place is very scenic. Boat rides cost you 1500yen for adults, 1000 yen for child. I believe the route is more mesmerizing during spring/autumn but even now, it is serene.

This place is wonderfully calm and peaceful, perfect for getting away from the city crowds. Just keep in mind that if you miss the boat for the scenic ride, there might be a 30-minute wait. On rainy days, it's even quieter here.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. Don’t have a lot of tourists. (Very important) You can enjoy quietly the history behind the stone walls. And emerged yourself into the history … the past … the season of Autumn. You may ride the boat if you have plenty of time.

Very cool experience for us to ride around the river passing all the beautiful sakura trees. Additional points for its less crowded nature than Kyoto.

Nice place to walk around especially in the early morning! (Aug. 2024)