Best around Arashiyama, Uzumasa Spot List

A theme park where you can experience Japanese harmony in an Edo town, originally built for a period drama.

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

The building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery