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.

A new tourist attraction has opened in Arashiyama, Kyoto! Wear authentic armor and shoot your own samurai movie and photos!

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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

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

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

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

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

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

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.