Arashiyama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kyoto featuring landscape views, a park and forest scenes
Kyoto featuring landscape views, a park and forest scenes
Kyoto which includes landscape views, farmland and forest scenes
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove which includes forests and landscape views
Kyoto featuring hiking or walking, landscape views and forest scenes

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Arashiyama Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$149 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$149
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,833 reviews)
Spectacular hotel. Loved the tatami mats every where you walk.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$140 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$140
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,604 reviews)
Staffs are super friendly and room is clean.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$194 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$194
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (218 reviews)
Onsen

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo

3 out of 5
391 Shiogamacho Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$72 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$72
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (932 reviews)
Room was great... bigger than usual and very clean. Breakfast was great.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$103 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$103
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,032 reviews)
Nice room, very good bathroom supplies, the usual very helpful staff. Bed was comfortable, altho I would have preferred a firmer pillow. Otherwise, an excellent stay.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$72 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$72
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,100 reviews)
Clean room, decent size. Good location.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Arashiyama

Ninnaji Temple which includes a park

Ukyo Ward

Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.

Ukyo Ward
Kyoto showing autumn leaves, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kamigyo Ward

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kitano Tenmangū are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward
Kyoto Tower featuring a city, a high rise building and night scenes

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Nishijin

Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.

Nishijin
Sanjo bridge in Kamo river kyoto Japan; Shutterstock ID 551073904; Purchase Order: -

Nakagyo Ward

Nishiki Market and Sanjo Street are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Nakagyo Ward
Nijo Castle showing a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Central Kyoto


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