Best Visiting around Arashiyama, Uzumasa Spot List

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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 symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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

For people seeking beautiful hair

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).

Famous for its national treasure, a statue of Miroku Bosatsu