Arashiyama Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.
Arashiyama Onsen
You can take time to visit Arashiyama Onsen during your travels to Kyoto. Wander the riverfront in this culturally rich area.
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.
Togetsukyo Bridge
After visiting Togetsukyo Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Bamboo Forest Street
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bamboo Forest Street during your travels in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Tenryu-ji Temple
After visiting Tenryu-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
Our pick of the best Arashiyama Hotel Deals
MUNI KYOTO
roomy, quiet and breakfast is good, higly recommend. Location is good
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Amenities were the best
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The room was awesome and the hotel had a lot of amenities which I liked
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
sequence KYOTO GOJO
French Toast
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Very spacious and very comfortable room. All staff very professional. Breakfast buffet - good selection but as with many buffets food was warm rather than hot.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Arashiyama
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.
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.
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 Uhoin.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Uhoin are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
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.
Nakagyo Ward
Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle 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.
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- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Jikishian Temple
- Visit Kameoka
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- Katsura Imperial Villa
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- Visit Kizugawa
- Kogenji Temple
- Visit Kyotanabe
- Visit Gion
- Visit Kita Ward
- Visit Minami Ward
- Visit Nakagyo Ward
- Visit Sakyo Ward
- Visit Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
- Visit Shimokawaracho
- Visit Kyoto
- Mount Atago
- Visit Muko
- Visit Sasari
- Visit Nantan
- Nijō Castle
- Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium
- Visit Northern Kyoto
- Ryuhonji Temple
- Shigureden
- Visit Uji
