Arashiyama

District Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan

What to expect

Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan, known for its beautiful scenery, historic temples, and stunning natural scenery, including a famous bamboo grove and the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge

Plan your family visit to the Arashiyama with these blog insights 👇

Starstruck at Arashiyama's Iwatayama Monkey Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this zen-like tourist haven in the western outskirts of Kyoto

Highlights: We admired the beautiful landscapes, ancient temples, and traditional ryokans ✨

Cherry Blossom Season in Japan with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Arashiyama to see the famous bamboo grove and the cherry blossoms

Highlights: We enjoyed the scenery and the monkeys ✨

Visiting Kyoto before our week of wandering with the JR Pass

This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through Arashiyama. We escaped the crowds and found a park, where we played hide-and-seek

Highlights: We had fun playing in the park ✨

Arashiyama – 3rd (April 15, 2023)

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day in Arashiyama. We visited Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple, enjoyed a meal at a small restaurant, and then went to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple. Finally, we enjoyed the famous cotton candy Zarame and walked around Kyoto by night

Highlights: Arashiyama was the highlight of our stay in Kyoto! We loved the old Japan atmosphere. The cotton candy was amazing, and the evening walk through Kyoto was magical ✨

Kyoto, Japan

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked through the bamboo forest

Highlights: The forest had an ethereal feel ✨