Scenic spot introduction:
Arashiyama is a famous scenic spot in Kyoto and is known as "the number one scenic spot in Kyoto". Arashiyama is 375 meters high. The mountain is gentle and lies quietly under the dense green trees. According to the Chinese characters, this is a mountain shrouded in mist. Nowadays, this scenic spot has become a memorial place for the friendship between the people of China and Japan because of the poem monument of Premier Zhou Enlai. The entire Arashi Mountain is covered with green pines and green bamboos, making it look very beautiful. The cherry blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn make Arashiyama particularly charming.Attractions distribution:
To the northeast of Arashiyama is Sagano, which can be reached by taking a retro train. The main attractions include Iwatayama Monkey Park, Okochi Villa, Tsunekokoji Temple, Rakishasha, etc. Arashiyama is connected to Osawa, Hirosawa and Utano to the east, and to the west it is connected to Osawa, Hirosawa and Utano. There is Mount Kocang, and the famous Dayan River meanders through its north. There is a 154-meter-long Togetsukyo Bridge on the lower reaches of the Dayan River connecting the two sides. There are Arashiyama Park, Kameyama Park and Tenryuji Temple beside the bridge. There are places of interest such as Dabei Pavilion, Falun Temple, and Xiaodu Tomb in the mountains. It is Arashiyama's tradition to enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and red leaves in autumn. In addition, Arashiyama's bamboo forest is also very famous. The Zhou Enlai Poetry Monument located in Guishan Park is a must-see for Chinese tourists.Scenic spot features:
Cherry blossom viewing, red leaf viewing, hiking, culture, stone monuments, parks, cherry blossoms, red leaves, bamboo foreststravelling guideline:
The Sagano Romantic Train (Sagano Torokko Train) is a railway built from Arashiyama to Kameoka, closely following the steep gorge of the Hozu River. When weather permits, the train will have open-air carriages. This train journey is usually combined with a package tour. From Torokko Saga Station (the same building as JR Saga Arashiyama Station) to Torokko Kameoka Station, the one-way journey takes about 25 minutes and costs 600 yen. Trains run from March 1 to December 29, excluding Wednesdays (except on Wednesdays during spring break or summer vacation, as well as during Golden Week, maple season, and national holidays on Wednesdays).
Best time to visit:
Cherry blossoms in spring, red leaves in autumn
Shopping recommendations:
Kyoto specialties mainly include textiles, ceramics (Kiyomizu-yaki), dyed fabrics, Nishijin weaving, Kyoto fans, Kyoto dolls, Kyoto sweets, flower-shaped hair buns, Kyoto pickles, tea, ancient art (antiques), and Kyoto lacquerware , incense, Kyo Japanese paper (Korean paper), Kyo Yuzen, Kyo prints, Japanese umbrellas, sake, bamboo parquet, Yatsuhashi, Shippo ware, Kyo elephant inlay, etc.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Japan
How to get there:
1. Depart from Kawaramachi or Karasuma Station in central Kyoto (Shijo-dori), take the Hankyu Main Line to Katsura Station, and then transfer to the Hankyu Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama. The one-way trip takes about 20 minutes and costs 220 yen. Hankyu Arashiyama Station is located on the other side of the river, about a 5-10 minute walk from central Arashiyama.
2. The most convenient transportation method from Kyoto Station to Arashiyama is to take the JR Sagano Line (also known as the JR Sanin Main Line). The one-way journey from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station takes 15 minutes and costs 230 yen. It takes 5-10 minutes to walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station to central Arashiyama.
Scenic area map:
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Arashiyama ticket prices:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day
