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!
The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.
Enjoy views in every season
Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring
A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background
A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.
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.
Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets
Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path
The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn
The building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance
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.
Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love
The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”
A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)
Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano
The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion
The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama
The oldest shrine in Kyoto