Best Visiting around Arashiyama, Uzumasa Spot List

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

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

Enjoy views in every season

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

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.

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

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

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

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

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 majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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