There are seats. Two hours without changing position is long for some. But the scenery and ride are great.

Tickets can be purchased only at the boarding sites for both the boat and train. My own experiences of Japanese efficiency and reliability in transportation suggests that you can be sure you’ll be able to obtain your tickets and ride as long as you arrive ahead of each scheduled departure. So, no worries.

Hi, Actually, you just have to go to the station nammed Torokko Saga where you can take the Sagano Romantic Train and also buy tickets for the boat. Have a nice Day.

Hello, the company that runs the boat service accepts reservations only for large groups of about 10 or more passengers. However, boats leave every hour from 9am to 2pm in November, and a final ride departs at 3:30pm, so you shouldn’t have difficulty catching the next available ride if you arrive at the ticketing counter at the bottom of the hour. For details, check out the website by searching ‘kozugawakudari’.

Hi, the Hozugawa River Boat Ride is a one-way trip from Kameoka to Arashiyama, but the Sagano Scenic Railway operates both ways, such as between the Saga Torroko and Kameoka Torroko stations. So if wish to combine the two (scenic train and boat ride) and you’re traveling from Kyoto Station, take the train to JR Kameoka station in the morning. There’s a shuttle bus to take you to the boarding site for the 2-hour Hozugawa River Boat Ride. This will take you to Arashiyama, where you can enjoy the Bamboo Forest before taking the Sagano Scenic Railway train back up to Kameoka Torroko Station. Check the timetables for the last train, though. Have fun!

I have been there several time over the years and never had to wait, so I guess no problem there. The departure time are fixed but frequent although I do not remember which they are. Probably they are available on their website. I have no experience/recollection with the best time of the day to go there.

Yes, no problem