Things to do in Arashiyama, Kyoto

The famous bamboo grove located directly next to Tenryu-ji Temple.

"The famous bamboo grove located directly next to Tenryu-ji Temple."

A temple ranked first among Kyoto's great Zen temples. It is part of Kyoto's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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A monkey park on top of the hill across Togetsukyo Bridge.

"A monkey park on top of the hill across Togetsukyo Bridge."

A beautiful bridge that is one of Arashiyama's main attractions, especially lovely in autumn.

"A beautiful bridge that is one of Arashiyama's main attractions, especially lovely in autumn."

A roughly two-hour trip back to Arashiyama in a traditional boat, often combined with the Sagano Scenic Railway.

"A roughly two-hour trip back to Arashiyama in a traditional boat, often combined with the Sagano Sce"

A beautiful garden in the Arashiyama area, mentioned as one of the district's highlights.

"A beautiful garden in the Arashiyama area, mentioned as one of the district's highlights."

A secluded temple reached by a short hike through dense forest, offering a scenic view. It is home to a famous Shiba Inu temple dog.

"A secluded temple reached by a short hike through dense forest, offering a scenic view. It is home t"

A riverside area in Arashiyama for relaxing, boat rides and street food, especially enchanting in spring and fall.

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A spacious matcha and coffee cafe where you roast your own sweet dumplings at the table. The seating is private and intimate.

"A spacious matcha and coffee cafe where you roast your own sweet dumplings at the table. The seating"