Best Visiting around Arashiyama, Uzumasa Spot List

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.

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Enjoy views in every season

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

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

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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.

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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