Best Visiting around Arashiyama, Uzumasa Spot List

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

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

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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

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

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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.

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Enjoy views in every season

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.

Established by Emperor Shirakawa during the Heian Period, the temple's name derives from the ingo (posthumous Buddhist name) of Yoshiakira Ashikaga, the second shogun of the Muromachi bakufu (Japanese feudal government headed by a shogun). While exploring the precinct, you'll find the graves of Yoshiakira and Masatsura Kusunoki, the busho (military commander) of Nancho (Southern Court) located next to each other. Masatsura was much respected by Yoshiakira even though he was an enemy general. During autumn, the maple leaves turn a striking red (visitors are not allowed to bring in a tripod stand or a unipod).

For people seeking beautiful hair

Famous for its national treasure, a statue of Miroku Bosatsu