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 hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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.

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

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.

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

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Enjoy views in every season

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

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