Best around Arashiyama, Uzumasa Spot List

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

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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 oldest shrine in Kyoto

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.

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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).

In the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, 伝心庵 Garden Villa Denshin-An has free bikes and a washing machine. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.1 km from Nijo Castle. This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kyoto Imperial Palace is 4.5 km from the holiday home, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 6.1 km from the property. Itami Airport is 49 km away.

You can enjoy your meal in the quietness of Kyoto's Okuzashiki with the changing seasons. Surrounded by azaleas and fresh greenery in spring In the summer, dinner is served from June to September on the kawadoko set up along the Kiyotaki River. You can see natural Genji fireflies in June. In autumn, you can enjoy the best autumn leaves in Kansai. Botan nabe is a specialty in winter.

Situated within 1.7 km of Arashiama Bamboo Grove and 3.7 km of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, River Side Arashiyama - Vacation STAY 86249v features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. The property is around 7.8 km from Nijo Castle, 8.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 8.3 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Katsura Imperial Villa is 4.6 km away. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk and a TV. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kinkaku-ji Temple is 8.4 km from River Side Arashiyama - Vacation STAY 86249v, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 8.9 km from the property. Itami Airport is 48 km away.

Located in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a mountain view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units feature a wardrobe. Guests at MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin can enjoy a continental breakfast. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is 3 km from the accommodation, while Katsura Imperial Villa is 5.2 km away. Itami Airport is 49 km from the property.

Located within 3.8 km of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 3.9 km of Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Narutaki Keisenso features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto. This guest house offers free private parking and a shared kitchen. The guest house provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units come with a seating area, a TV and a shared bathroom with slippers, walk-in shower, hot tub and bidet. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A vegetarian breakfast is available at the guest house. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at Kyoto Narutaki Keisenso can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. Arashiama Bamboo Grove is 3.9 km from Kyoto Narutaki Keisenso, while Nijo Castle is 4.9 km away. Itami Airport is 49 km from the property.

Set within 1.5 km of Arashiama Bamboo Grove and 3.5 km of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 嵐翁居らんおうきょ Ranohkyo offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto. The property is around 4.5 km from Katsura Imperial Villa, 7.7 km from Nijo Castle and 8.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 8.8 km away and Kyoto Station is 10 km from the guest house. The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 8.3 km from the guest house, while Kinkaku-ji Temple is 8.3 km away. Itami Airport is 48 km from the property.

Located in Shimo saga, less than 1 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove and 3 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Mulan Stay 嵯峨嵐山 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This recently renovated holiday home is located 5.6 km from Katsura Imperial Villa and 7 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is set 7.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The unit is soundproofed and includes a tiled floors as well as a fireplace. A dressing room, ironing service and full-day security are also available. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden. Nijo Castle is 8.4 km from the holiday home, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 8.9 km from the property. Itami Airport is 49 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.