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!

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

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

Enjoy views in every season

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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 roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

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

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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.