A new tourist attraction has opened in Arashiyama, Kyoto! Wear authentic armor and shoot your own samurai movie and photos!
A theme park where you can experience Japanese harmony in an Edo town, originally built for a period drama.
Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets
Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque
Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano
Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles
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.
The oldest shrine in Kyoto
A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery
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 building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance
The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn
Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love
Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides
Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights
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 majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background
Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring
The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama