Arashiyama - Discover Kyoto One of the most photographed sights in Kyoto, the bamboo forest in Sagano Arashiyama is a natural gem Walking under the shade of the towering bamboo, you can feel somewhat lost in nature despite having been in a bustling open area moments before
Landmarks in Arashiyama - Discover Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Forest Despite coming from the bustling streets of Arashiyama’s station area, the bamboo forest offers shaded relief and allows you to feel like you might get lost in nature – even among your fellow tourists
Nonomiya Jinja | Discover Kyoto Take a moment on your way to appreciate the scenery of Nonomiya Shrine, which appears in the classic 11 th century novel The Tale of Genji Nonomiya Shrine is a quaint stop along the Sagano walking path that takes visitors through the gorgeous bamboo forest and up into the foothills of Arashiyama
Ōkōchi Sansō | Discover Kyoto A beautiful destination often overlooked due to its location at the end of the winding bamboo forests of Arashiyama, the Ōkōchi Sansō Villa is the former residence of Japanese period film star Ōkōchi Denjirō (1898-1962)
Family Kyoto - Discover Kyoto The Arashiyama Monkey Park is situated near the Togetsukyō Bridge and is about a 20 minute hike up the mountain- perfect for exercising those legs Home to over 100 Japanese Macaque monkeys, visitors are able to feed the monkeys themselves by hand, and also witness a very entertaining feeding time
Tenryū-ji | Discover Kyoto Tenryū-ji, a registered World Heritage Site, is a true treasure of the Arashiyama district of Kyoto Founded in 1339, the temple presently serves as one of the headquarters of the Rinzai School of Zen Buddhism
Sagano Scenic Line - Discover Kyoto The Sagano Romantic Train runs along the Hozugawa River from Arashiyama to the city of Kameoka During the scenic train ride you can take in the beautiful mountains, a stunning river, and numerous hidden gems
Kyoto Voice - Discover Kyoto Enrich your Kyoto experience with articles and videos about the city's culture, arts, food, music, and history both modern and traditional
Daikaku-ji｜ - Discover Kyoto Daikaku-ji was originally the villa of Emperor Saga (785-842), becoming a temple after his death famous for its beautiful boating pond, flower arrangements, and stand-out architecture
Visitors Guide - Discover Kyoto Visit Kyoto prepared for your trip with information about railways, tickets, Wi-Fi, basic Japanese, and everything else you need to travel without worry