Best around Arashiyama, Uzumasa Spot List

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.

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

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

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 roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

Enjoy views in every season

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

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

Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station, The GrandWest Arashiyama offers spacious accommodation in Kyoto. Open from September 2017, the property is a 10-minute walk from Togetsu-kyo Bridge. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV. A fridge, kettle are available. Some units have a kitchen, fitted with a microwave and stovetop. And We also offer complimentary coffee.tea.water and so on at lobby.Please feel free to enjoy that. Katsura Imperial Villa is a 15-minute drive away, while Tenryu-ji Temple is 15 minutes on foot from The GrandWest Arashiyama. Matsuo-taisha shrine is a 15-minute stroll, and JR Kyoto Station is 30 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 60-minute drive from the property. Kansai International Airport is 90 minutes by car.

Set within 1.7 km of Katsura Imperial Villa and 4.4 km of Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto - Hotel / Vacation STAY 36511 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto. The property is around 6.6 km from Nijo Castle, 6.9 km from Kyoto Station and 7 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is 6.5 km away. At the hotel, rooms have a desk and a TV. All rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 7 km from Kyoto - Hotel / Vacation STAY 36511, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 7.1 km from the property. Itami Airport is 46 km away.

Situated conveniently in the Nishikyo Ward district of Kyoto, Hotel Rakusai is situated 11 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, 12 km from Kyoto Station and 12 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 7.5 km from Katsura Imperial Villa. The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kyoto, like hiking. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is 13 km from Hotel Rakusai, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 13 km away. Itami Airport is 43 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.

Located in Sagano, 3.5 km from Nijo Castle and 3.8 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, エバグリーンヴィラ太秦206もみじ offers air conditioning. The property is situated 4.6 km from Katsura Imperial Villa, 4.8 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 5 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. The apartment is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 5.4 km from the apartment, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 6.3 km away. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Ryokan Togetsutei Togetsutei-Syuzankaku offers Japanese-style rooms with private bathrooms and mountain views. Local breakfast and dinner are served. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. The hotel is situated alongside Katsura River and is a 5-minute walk from Togetu Bridge and Arashiyama Station. Iwatayama Monkey Park is a 10-minute walk, and Tenryuji Temple is a 10-minute train ride away. Toei Kyoto Studio Park is a 20-minute train ride. Rooms at Onsen Ryokan Togetsutei-Syuzankaku feature tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. Some rooms come with a private outdoor hot spring bath. Guests can relax with a massage, or make use of the sauna. Souvenirs are available at the gift shop. Ryokan Togetsutei-Syuzankaku provides a safety deposit box and luggage storage area for its guests. It also provides free parking.