Arashiyama

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  • Address: Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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  • Timings: 24-hrs Details
  • Phone: +81-752224130
  • Time Required: 04:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Temple, Outdoors, Park, Entertainment, Family And Kids, Neighborhoods
Tickets From $47.48

Situated around 30 minutes drive from the city centre of Kyoto, Arashiyama is a district in Kyoto which is well known for its Bamboo Grove. It is situated along the base of the Arashiyama Mountains (Storm Mountains) and is a nationally-designated Historic Site. It is popular with tourists as well as locals. The must visit places while in Arashiyama are the Bamboo Grove, the Tenryu-ji Temple, the Kameyama-koen Park, Okochi-Sanso Villa and Adashino-Nembutsu-ji Temple.  Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall colour seasons. One of the must do things in Arashiyama is rent a boat and row down the Hozu-gawa area, especially when it’s cherry blossom season. Also, visit the popular attractions in the city by following Kyoto itinerary 7 days.

Entrance Ticket Details For Arashiyama

  • Entry fees for individual attractions and boat rides apply.

Arashiyama Hours

  • Restaurants, tourist attraction and shops usually open by 8 am.

How to Reach Arashiyama

  • Arashiyama railway station
  • Arashiyama-Tenryuji-mae bus stop
  • Hiring a taxi is recommended.
  • Many enthusiastic tourists rent a bicycle and cycle down to Arashiyama. 

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  • Arashiyama Address: Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
  • Arashiyama Contact Number: +81-752224130
  • Arashiyama Timing: 24-hrs
  • Best time to visit Arashiyama(preferred time): 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Arashiyama: 04:00 Hrs
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  • 62.67% of people who visit Kyoto include Arashiyama in their plan

  • 34.6% of people start their Arashiyama visit around 4 PM - 5 PM

  • People usually take around 4 Hrs to see Arashiyama

Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

94.57% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Arashiyama

People normally club together Ginkaku-ji and Tenryu-ji while planning their visit to Arashiyama.

People also prefer to end their day with Arashiyama.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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