Best around Arashiyama, Uzumasa Spot List

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

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

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.

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.

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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

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

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.

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

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Your all-in-one outdoor base in Kyoto's scenic Arashiyama, complete with café, accommodation, and gear.

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides