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Arashiyama

Main temple building at Kiyomizudera at night in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

京都

Kyoto

嵐山

Arashiyama

Home to the Famous Bamboo Forest

The Arashiyama district is located to the west of central Kyoto, and is an especially popular domestic tourism destination. It has garnered international fame for the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and has plenty of shops and sights to keep you entertained.
The area surrounds the , and has attractions located on the north and south side of the river, with the (渡月橋, Tōgetsu-kyō Bridge) in the center. The views of the Katsura River are stunning, especially in autumn, and provides one of the most beautiful spots of natural beauty in Kyoto.
Technically, the name Arashiyama refers to the area to the south of the bridge, and refers to the area to the north of the bridge, but these days, the entire area is referred to as Arashiyama.
River view in autumn in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

Must Visits in Arashiyama

Pond and temple building in Tenryuji in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

天龍寺

Tenryū-ji Temple

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Tenryū-ji Temple is an important located in (嵐山), and is the head temple of the . It is considered Kyoto’s top temple in the system which denotes the ten most important Zen temples (five in Kyoto, and five in Kamakura) in Japan.

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Walkway through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

嵐山 竹林の小径

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

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The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove has become one of Kyoto’s most iconic sights, alongside the gates of the Fushimi Inari Shrine. This pedestrian path is lined with lush bamboo that stretch out for as far as the eye can see on either side. Of course, with its popularity, one can expect large crowds in the area as well, but that still doesn’t take away the sense of scale and awe from the grove.

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Exterior of Sagano-yu in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

嵯峨野湯

Saganoyu

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Saganoyu is a popular cafe located in a former , that has been repurposed with a stylish retro interior while keeping certain features of the original bathhouse, such as the walls and the tiling.

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Recommended Spots in Arashiyama

People walking down the shopping street in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

嵯峨野と嵐山商店街

Sagano & Arashiyama Shotengai

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The Sagano Shōtengai runs from the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station all the way to the entrance of the (天龍寺, Tenryū-ji).

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Kyoto Latte held up outside %Arabica in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

アラビカ

% Arabica

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%Arabica is a unique Japanese homegrown coffee brand that is headquartered in Kyoto. While the brand now has outlets around the world, this particular shop in Arashiyama has a beautifully minimalist design and also overlooks the and the (渡月橋, Tōgetsu-kyō Bridge).

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Monkeys roaming free in Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

嵐山モンキーパーク

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

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The Monkey Park Iwatayama is an open-air mountainside nature park where around a 100 roam free. These creatures are native to Japan, and are most famous for those photos where they would sit inside the in (長野県, Nagano-ken). In this park, the monkeys roam free and you can also get the opportunity to feed them from the safety of a metal mesh inside a hut.

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Panoramic view of Togetsukyo bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

渡月橋

Togetsukyo Bridge

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The Togetsukyo Bridge was named after , while on a party on a boat on the river in the 1200s, thought that it looked like the moon was crossing over the bridge. The bridge is popular for its traditional wooden design spanning 155m, it is a favorite filming spot for historic films set in Japan. The first bridge was built in 836, with the current bridge built in 1934, with reinforced concrete beams despite its wooden appearance.

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Scones, galette, and milk tea at Chavaty in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

チャバティ京都

Chavaty Kyoto

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Chavaty offers a Japanese take on the classic combination of tea and scones, using Japanese teas such as and . They offer a variety of menu items including all-day breakfast, crepes, tea-flavored soft serve, scones, pancakes, tea, tea lattes, cocktails and more. It’s a great place for brunch, or a mid-day tea break.

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Optional Stops in Arashiyama

Bridge outside Fu-fu-no-yu in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

風風の湯

Fu Fu no Yu

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A somewhat small establishment, Fu-Fu-no-Yu is conveniently located near (嵐山公園 中之島, Arashiyama-kōen Nakanoshima) in (嵐山), and is a great place to soak and relax after a long day of exploration in Arashiyama.

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River view in autumn in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

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Getting to Arashiyama

From

京都駅

Kyoto Station

JR-E01

嵯峨野線

Sagano Line

JR-D01

奈良線

Nara Line

K

11

烏丸線

Karasuma Line

JR-A31

JR京都線

JR Kyōto Line

JR-A31

琵琶湖線

Biwako Line

Sagano Line

Towards Saga-Arashiyama Station

JR West.webp

JR West

Kyoto Station

to

Saga-Arashiyama Station

16 mins
¥240
From

嵯峨嵐山駅

Saga-Arashiyama Station

JR-E08

嵯峨野線

Sagano Line

Take South Exit

Walk
Directly Connected
From

嵐山駅 (阪急)

Arashiyama Station (Hankyu)

HK

98

嵐山線

Hankyu Arashiyama Line

Take Main Exit

Walk
Directly Connected
From

嵐山駅 (嵐電)

Arashiyama Station (Randen)

A

13

嵐山本線

Arashiyama Main Line

Take Main Exit

Walk
Directly Connected
Main temple building at Kiyomizudera at night in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

京都

Kyoto

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