- Important Note The main street of Arashiyama, along with the famed Togetsu-kyo Bridge, which form the heart of Arashiyama is very busy and filled with tourists.
- If you’re looking for the best things to do in Arashiyama, this list goes beyond the bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji Temple.
- Literally “Storm Mountain”, Arashiyama is actually a tranquil place where you can wind down and relax in a beautiful natural setting.
- In this Arashiyama travel guide, we will go over the best attractions, cafes and restaurants in Arashiyama and answer all your questions about Arashiyama.
- By Bus: You can also take Kyoto City Bus number 28 from Kyoto Station to Arashiyama Tenryu-ji Mae, which is close to the bamboo forest.
- The surrounding Arashiyama district, known for unique fishing methods which involve using trained cormorant birds, is also well worth a visit.
- Arashiyama is a district located in the west suburbs of Kyoto. ... From there, the two main points of Arashiyama are accessible for visiting
- Arashiyama and Sagano in Kyoto's north-west form a centuries-old resort area, with cultural, historical and scenic delights for everyone.
- North of central Arashiyama the atmosphere becomes less touristy and more rural, with several small temples scattered along the base of the wooded mountains.
- Arashiyama is a popular tourist area in northwest Kyoto City. It is famous internationally for its bamboo grove and UNESCO World Heritage site Tenryu-ji temple.