KAMEOKA, Kyoto Prefecture--Officials from the operator of the sightseeing boat that capsized in the river ... that he was wearing one at the time the tour started, according to the operator.

KAMEOKA, Kyoto Prefecture—A father and son who were aboard the sightseeing boat that capsized in the Hozugawa river here described how they clung together in the frigid water to survive.

In this guide, I’ll share a handful of less-touristy activities that allow you to see a different side of Kyoto—one that goes ...