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Arashiyama (嵐山) is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its natural setting. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons.
Arashiyama is home to the bamboo grove and Togetsukyo Bridge, two of Japan's most iconic sites. Enjoy the quaint atmosphere just a short way from downtown Kyoto.
- Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu
Arashiyama is the second-most important sightseeing district in Kyoto. It’s filled with temples and shrines, but the star attraction is the famed Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Discover Kyoto by area with this guide to Arashiyama, home of the famous temples Tenryū-ji and Daikaku-ji, the Togetsu-kyō bridge, and more.
Arashiyama is a small town on the Oi River. Its moon-crossing bridge, Togetsu-kyo, is a beautiful, much-beloved wooden structure. Arishiyama also has Tenryu-ji temple, one of the 14 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto.
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- Ukyo-ku, 616-0007, Kyoto Prefecture
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Immerse yourself in a tunnel of green with a stroll through Kyoto's bamboo forest. The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto's most iconic sights, and a walk through it will be one of your most lasting impressions of this city.
Arashiyama (嵐山, Storm Mountain) is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.
