Arashiyama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$285 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$285
per night
14 July - 15 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (315 reviews)
"very tranquil and beautiful surrounding areas. staff very accommodating-simple traditional hotels everything you need - very relaxing. quite far out from centre of kyoto but that is part of the charm and train/subway so efficient it wasn’t t an issue"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 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$156 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$156
per night
8 July - 9 July
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! (3,165 reviews)
"easy to get to from Kyoto train station and near bus stops. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Breakfast buffet was great and totally worth it. Onsen was great to wind down after a busy day of walking and sweating. Love that you leave your shoes in lockers next to the lobby and walk around in socks. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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$87 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$87
per night
23 June - 24 June
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! (1,640 reviews)
"There wasn’t any hotel parking but we could park anywhere nearby. Convenient location near Kyoto Station and plenty of places to eat around"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$211 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$211
per night
23 June - 24 June
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! (2,025 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$137 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$137
per night
7 July - 8 July
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,673 reviews)
"Spacious hotel that is close by to everything. We had access to train line and bus line. I highly recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
3.5 out of 5
9-3 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$130 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$130
per night
29 June - 30 June
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (640 reviews)
"Everything was fine"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center 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 Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. 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)

Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle 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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