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.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

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

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

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

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.

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

Enjoy views in every season

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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.

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 modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty