Best Visiting around Arashiyama, Uzumasa Spot List

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.

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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

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

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

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.

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles