Arashiyama
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Popular places to visit
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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 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 Onsen
You can take time to visit Arashiyama Onsen during your travels to Kyoto. Wander the riverfront in this culturally rich area.
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.
Bamboo Forest Street
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.
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.
Things to do
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Other neighbourhoods around Arashiyama
Ukyo Ward
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.
Nishikyo Ward
Well liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Saihoji Temple, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.
Nishijin
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.
Central Kyoto
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.
Kamigyo Ward
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.
Shimogyo Ward
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.