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.

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

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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 Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

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

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

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.

Enjoy views in every season

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

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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.

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

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

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 thatched hut that stands in lush greenery