What this area is like
Choose a small loop around Togetsukyo Bridge and the bamboo-grove area. Leave time to sit down, and stay on designated paths to protect the landscape.
Set aside a separate half day. Compare rail access before choosing a crowded bus route.
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Places to see in this area
Photo credit
Daderot · Wikimedia Commons · CC0Displayed with a crop to fit the layout. Photo dates and seasons vary.Tenryu-ji Temple
A World Heritage Zen temple whose garden faces the Arashiyama hills; the bamboo grove path starts near its north gate.
- Access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Randen (Keifuku) Arashiyama Station and about 13 minutes from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station.
- Hours
- 8:30–17:00 (last entry 16:50).
- Fee
- Garden: high school and older ¥500, elementary/junior high ¥300, preschool free. Buildings: +¥300.
- Address
- 68 Saga-Tenryuji Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto
Visit the garden early, then walk to the bamboo grove before the late-morning crowds.
Photo credit
Basile Morin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Displayed with a crop to fit the layout. Photo dates and seasons vary.Arashiyama bamboo grove
The bamboo-lined path north of Togetsukyo Bridge. It is free and always busy.
- Access
- Walk from Randen Arashiyama or JR Saga-Arashiyama; Kyoto’s official guide suggests coming early and using the quieter route through Kameyama Park.
- Hours
- Open path; no set hours.
- Fee
- Free.
- Address
- Sagaogurayama area, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto
Do not carve or damage the bamboo: damaged stalks have to be cut down. Take litter with you; Kyoto’s ordinance allows fines of up to ¥30,000 in designated beautification areas, including Arashiyama.
Photo credit
pang yu liu from Taoyuan, TW · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0Displayed with a crop to fit the layout. Photo dates and seasons vary.Sagano Scenic Railway (autumn illumination)
The sightseeing train along the Hozu Gorge. In autumn 2026 the “Fantasy Train of Light” runs between Torokko Arashiyama and Torokko Kameoka.
- Access
- Torokko Arashiyama Station is in the Arashiyama area; check the operator’s station and ticket guidance.
- Hours
- Illumination period: 24 October–29 December 2026 (Kyoto City Official Travel Guide).
- Fee
- Check fares and seat availability with the operator.
- Address
- Saga, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto
Autumn seats sell out; buy before fixing the rest of the day.
Where to stay nearby
Arashiyama Onsen Hanaikada
Official guide (Japanese): about 5 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station. Pick-up from Saga-Arashiyama Station is available; confirm by phone on the day.
Address: 57 Arashiyama Nakaoshita-cho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto
Kyoto’s official guide notes that restaurants in Arashiyama often close early. Confirm dinner when booking.
Compare the total price for all nights, the cancellation deadline and the walk from your arrival station before booking. Hotels are listed for location; this is not a review or a ranking.
How to plan your time here
- Arrive early: Tenryu-ji garden, then the bamboo grove, then Togetsukyo Bridge for lunch.
- Make Arashiyama its own half day. Combining it with Higashiyama on the same day means a long cross-city transfer.
Official information checked 22 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.