Arashiyama Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Arashiyama
Popular places to visit
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove during your travels in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Arashiyama Onsen
You can take time to visit Arashiyama Onsen during your travels to Kyoto. Wander the riverfront in this culturally rich area.
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
See the exotic and native animals who call Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama home during your travels in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Tenryu-ji Temple
After visiting Tenryu-ji Temple, 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.
Top hotels in Arashiyama
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Fantastic amenities, very friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Loved the onsen! Unfortunately the room was small and pillows weren’t comfortable. Located on major street.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Great hotel great location great staff
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Breakfast outstanding
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Great location from Kyoto station. Short walk from station to the hotel. Hotel next to Aeon market and mall. Great for getting food and snacks.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Property and staff and were good but I felt like I was getting ripped off. I was the only one paying for breakfast and my hotel gym visit was expensive.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center 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.
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 Nishijin Textile Center.
Nakagyo Ward
Kawaramachi Street and Sanjo Street are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.
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 Nishijin Textile Center.
