Discover the beauty of Arashiyama area including the route with the following attractions:

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is one of Kyoto's top sights, and for good reason: standing among these soaring bamboo stalks is like being in another world.

Tenryu-ji Temple Tenryu-ji Temple is a top attraction in Arashiyama, a vast Zen temple with one of the best gardens in Kyoto and amazing mountain views

Kameyama-koen Park Escape the crowds and (if you're lucky) mingle with monkeys at Arashiyama's adorable hilltop park, Kameyama-koen Park

Okochi -Sanso Villa Okochi-Sanso Villa is one of the top sights in Kyoto. It rivals any of the city's royal properties and you don't need a reservation to get in

Nison-in Temple Nison-in Temple is a lovely Tendai Buddhist temple best known for its lovely cherry and maple tree-lined dome leading to the main hall

Gio-ji Temple Tiny Gio-ji Temple is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in Arashiyama. The thatched-roof main hall overlooking a moss-covered cave is a magical sight Jojakko-ji Temple is a quaint shrine on Arashiyama's main tourist route that offers a chance to escape the crowds at rest of the area

Adashino-Nembutsu-ji Temple A moving temple at the top of the Arashiyama sightseeing area, you will find 8000 Buddha statues here that are placed in memory of those who have died without relatives

Renting a Boat Arashiyama One of the best ways to explore the Arashiyama area is to rent a boat and paddle around the lovely Hozu-gawa area, especially when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. If you walk just a few minutes upstream from the Togetsu-kyo Bridge on the north side of the Hozu-gawa River, you'll arrive at a shack where simple rowboats can be rented. This is a great favorite with the kids and they are a good way to get away from the crowds.

Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa is considered the pinnacle of Japanese architecture and garden design 

Tenzan-no-yu Onsen Tenzan-no-yu Onsen is a large spa and bath complex in the western part of Kyoto. It's one of the few hot springs in Kyoto and well worth the walk across town to relax here