A theme park where you can experience Japanese harmony in an Edo town, originally built for a period drama.
Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path
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.
Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights
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.
A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery
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.
The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”
The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji
Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides
The oldest shrine in Kyoto
Enjoy views in every season
Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque
Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden
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
The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn
Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets
Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles