A small shrine with a unique black torii-gate has a great reputation for women. It will be an interesting stop along the Arashiyama bamboo grove walking path.
Saiho-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Saiho-ji Temple, commonly known as Koke-dera in the Arashiyama area offers a stunning Japanese garden. It’s hard to believe that moss can be a reason to visit.
Gio-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Gio-ji「祇王寺」, a quiet sub-temple of Daikaku-ji Temple is located to the north of Arashiyama, in the Sagano area of Kyoto. The temple is surrounded by trees and moss green gardens, to offer tranquility.
Senko-ji 「千光寺」/ Kyoto
Senko-ji, a small zen temple, located on the Arashiyama mountainside that offers a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto, and some peace and quiet.
The Sagano Scenic Railway/ Kyoto
The Sagano scenic train runs along the Hozugawa river to offer breathtaking landscapes. Passengers can enjoy the scenic beauty of cherry blossoms, red maple trees.
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple 「化野念仏寺」/ Kyoto
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple, located at the end of the Saga-Toriimoto preserved street in Arashiyama is filled with hundreds of stone statues.
Matsuo-Taisha Shrine 「松尾大社」/ Kyoto
Matsuo Taisha Shrine, one of the oldest shrine in Kyoto, Arashiyama houses a god of Sake, with Highly-reputed gardens created by a genius of landscaping.
Kegon-ji Temple : Suzumushi-dera 「鈴虫寺」/ Kyoto
Kegon-ji Temple, referred to as Suzumushi-dera in Kyoto, arashiyama attract visitors with mossy atmosphere and lovely singing of crickets in all seasons.
Arashiyama 「嵐山」/ Kyoto
Arashiyama is a very popular tourist site in Kyoto, nature and temples make up beautiful scenery, particularly during the cherry blossom and autumn color seasons.