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
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
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
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$764
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$130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

AU$106
per adult
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park
Bamboo Forest Kyoto Arashiyama

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

AU$131
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$763
per traveller
Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors
Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour

Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour

AU$163
per adult
Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour
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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$259 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$259
9 July - 10 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! (305 reviews)
"Very enjoyable hotel and great staff 👍 like the private hot spring 😉😉😉"

Reviewed on 7 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$162 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$162
16 June - 17 June
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! (3,132 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our 6-night stay at this onsen hotel. The location is excellent—just a short walk from both the train and bus stations, with plenty of restaurants, garden, temples nearby to explore. The only downside during our stay was that the hotel was quite crowded on some days. This led to ..."

Reviewed on 10 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$96 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$96
2 July - 3 July
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! (1,613 reviews)
"Spacious and beautiful stay next to Kyoto station so easily travel to other locations. Not in the centre of Kyoto but middle ground for all interest points"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$123 per night from 17 June to 18 June
AU$123
17 June - 18 June
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! (1,663 reviews)
"Excellent Japanese and Western breakfast. Among the best of my extensive travels in Japan over 20 years."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$99 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$99
23 June - 24 June
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,229 reviews)
"Perfect hotel stay!!!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel 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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$131 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$131
15 June - 16 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! (636 reviews)
"Our stay here was amazing. I can highly recommend this place. It was clean, upmarket, very nice and so close to the train. The room was spacious, the bathroom stunning. The Onsen was beautiful and catered for everything and worth a visit. The staff were helpful and very welcoming every time we came ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
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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 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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