Arashiyama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kyoto featuring landscape views, a park and forest scenes
Kyoto which includes landscape views, farmland and forest scenes
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Kyoto featuring hiking or walking, landscape views and forest scenes
Kyoto featuring forest scenes

Popular places to visit

Kyoto featuring hiking or walking, landscape views and forest scenes

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama Onsen

Arashiyama Onsen

You can take time to visit Arashiyama Onsen during your travels to Kyoto. Wander the riverfront in this culturally rich area.

Arashiyama Onsen
Arashiyama Monkey Park showing hiking or walking and forest scenes as well as a family

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Togetsukyo Bridge

Togetsukyo Bridge

After visiting Togetsukyo Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Togetsukyo Bridge
Bamboo Forest Street

Bamboo Forest Street

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bamboo Forest Street during your travels in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Bamboo Forest Street
Tenryu-ji Temple

Tenryu-ji Temple

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a visit to Tenryu-ji Temple. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Tenryu-ji Temple

Activities

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

AU$775
per traveller
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets

AU$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch

From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch

AU$97
per adult
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch
Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

AU$117
per adult
Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
Bamboo Forest Kyoto Arashiyama

Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour - Bamboo, Monkeys, Temple & Secrets

AU$123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour - Bamboo, Monkeys, Temple & Secrets
Book your tour to explore Japan’s rich heritage, including the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and other must-see cultural landmarks

Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

AU$775
per traveller
Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors
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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, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$451 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$451
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star ryokan in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (252 reviews)
"Nice, clean place. Not user friendly for none Japanese speaking / reading. I.e Locker, room number were all in Japanese. They just assumed that you know everything and let you figured things out by yourself. Free ice creams, free ramens were provided but we discovered that by ourself. That should ..."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$225 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,878 reviews)
"A great stay. Efficient service, great amenities and also very close to transit. Room was a good size and quiet."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,803 reviews)
"This was the best hotel we stayed at on our recent trip to Japan. The spa was very beautiful and peaceful. The best were super comfortable and overall experience was top notch!"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$138 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
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"Great location, clean and comfortable!"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$397 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$397
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (929 reviews)
"Great stay! We enjoyed the restaurants: main restaurant, quick takeaway cafe, and rooftop bar. The room was cleaned everyday, even though we stayed multiple days. Easy walk to Gion’s sights. We used taxis mostly since it was a bit of a walk from the subway, but most of our trips were less than $10. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$99 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$99
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,398 reviews)
"Our stay has been truly exceptional. The perfect location makes exploring a breeze, while the comfortable room offers a welcome retreat. And with such wonderful amenities, we have everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable time."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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Other neighbourhoods around Arashiyama

Ninnaji Temple featuring a park

Ukyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.

Ukyo Ward
Kyoto which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Nishijin

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine.

Nishijin
Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto featuring autumn colours, snow and religious aspects

Kamigyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Seimei-Jinja Shrine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward
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Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

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.

Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Nakagyo Ward

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