Arashiyama
8285 Votes Currently Open- Address: Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan Map
- Timings: 24-hrs Details
- Phone: +81-752224130
- Time Required: 04:00 Hrs
- Tags: Temple, Outdoors, Park, Entertainment, Family And Kids, Neighborhoods

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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6.3/10
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62.67% of people who visit Kyoto include Arashiyama in their plan
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8285 Times
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4 PM - 5 PM
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34.6% of people start their Arashiyama visit around 4 PM - 5 PM
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4 Hrs
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People usually take around 4 Hrs to see Arashiyama
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.