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.

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

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

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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.

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.

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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

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

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

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