- Arashiyama in Kyoto is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and its foliage in fall, as immortalized in many traditional poems since ancient times.
- 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.
- In this Arashiyama travel guide, we will go over the best attractions, cafes and restaurants in Arashiyama and answer all your questions about Arashiyama.
- A sprawling area in western Kyoto centered around the Katsura River and surrounding mountains, Arashiyama is an extremely popular tourist spot visitors to...
- Arashiyama is also home to the Iwatayama Monkey Park where is a troop of Japanese macaques live in harmony.
- The first stop of most bus tours to Arashiyama is Tenryu-ji Zen temple where the main attraction is not the temple building but the temple garden.
- Arashiyama's main street features the famous Togetsu-kyo Bridge that stretches 155 meters (510 feet) across the Katsura River, first built in the Heian period...
- Arashiyama is an immersive experience that offers something for everyone – from outdoor adventures to somber temples to relaxing getaways.
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of the most photographed places in Kyoto.
- The hinge point of Arashiyama is probably set in his famous Togetsukyo bridge which, as soon as we exit public transportation, cuts the Katsura and Hozu rivers.