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.
Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles
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 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.
A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background
The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.
Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets
The oldest shrine in Kyoto
Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring
Enjoy views in every season
Known for its god that brings economic blessings
The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama
Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque
Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love
Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor
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 roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn
Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano