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Khu Arashiyama

Kyoto - Japan

Arashiyama is located to the west of Kyoto, along the foot of the Arashiyama Mountains, and a reasonable distance from central Kyoto: whether you go by train, bus, bicycle or taxi, it takes about 30 minutes to get there. minute. Still, it's well worth it for the sheer number of attractions here.

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

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