Arashiyama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pathway through a bamboo forest with a wooden fence on one side.
Two people walking through a bamboo forest.
A dense bamboo forest with tall, slender bamboo stalks and green leaves.
A pathway flanked by tall green bamboo stalks.
A road winding through a bamboo forest with a stone wall on one side.

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Our pick of the best Arashiyama Hotel Deals

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

4 out of 5
5-4 Arashiyamanishiichikawacho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$231 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$231
23 July - 24 July
Stay at this ryokan in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (442 reviews)
"A highly recommended hotel, beautiful, and it really surprised us."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$103 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$103
26 July - 27 July
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! (4,090 reviews)
"I have never stayed at a place like this before where leaving was hard, not only are the stuff super welcoming and knowledgeable but they also provide excellent customer services. As for amenities, you will feel at home. I truly fell in love with this place <3"

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Rihga Gran Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$112 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$112
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"The breakfast was good, had good options for people who are health conscious on a keto whole food plant based diet. It was very helpful that laundry was in the hotel, very convenient. The location is also very good, right next to the Kyoto Station,"

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Rihga Gran Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

4 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$116 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$116
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (2,209 reviews)
"Cet hotel a été au dessus de nos attentes, Le service à la réception excellent, la grandeur de la chambre, avec ses 4 lits était superbe, les commodités, la propreté, l'insonorisation tout était parfait. Nous y avons séjourné 4 nuits et nous avons été très satisfaits."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Hotel Emion Kyoto
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3.5 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonoda-cho, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$77 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$77
27 July - 28 July
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4 out of 5
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$103 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$103
27 July - 28 July
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"The Richmond Hotel is a beautiful hotel in Kyoto with an unbeatable location- just steps from Kyoto Station, a 7-Eleven, and a shopping mall with a great food hall. It made the perfect home base for exploring Kyoto. One of the highlights of our stay was the warm and welcoming staff. The hotel also ..."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Arashiyama

Find the best Arashiyama areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Arashiyama
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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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Shimogyo Ward

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

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.



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