A theme park where you can experience Japanese harmony in an Edo town, originally built for a period drama.
Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path
Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring
Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor
A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background
A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty
Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets
Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love
The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn
Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano
Known for its god that brings economic blessings
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 oldest shrine in Kyoto
Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides
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 symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama
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.
The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”
The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.
Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque