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.

A new tourist attraction has opened in Arashiyama, Kyoto! Wear authentic armor and shoot your own samurai movie and photos!

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 thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Enjoy views in every season

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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.

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

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

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

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.