Cherry blossom shrine with power stones, also famous for the god of the performing arts Kurumazaki Shrine in Arashiyama is one of the most interesting…
Hokyo-in Temple（宝筐院）/ Kyoto
Hokyo-in is a small temple, located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, opposite Seiryo-ji. Its garden is especially beautiful in the autumn when the leaves change color.
Haradani-en Garden/ Kyoto
Haradani-en Garden, located on top of a hill above Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto has a lovely hidden garden. It’s truly superb in cherry blossom season to visit.
Ryoan-ji Temple/ Kyoto
The World Heritage Site, Ryoan-ji, located near Kinkaku-ji, is well known for its zen style rock garden. This simple rock garden is more complex than it seems.
Seiryo-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Seiryo-ji, located in Kyoto Arashiyama is also known as the Saga-no-shaka-do. You can see attractive architecture and a unique statue along with autumn color.
Rakusai Chikurin Bamboo Park/ Kyoto
Rakusai Chikurin Bamboo Park is located in south-west of Arashiyama. You can see beautiful bamboo forest without the crowds like Arashiyama’s bamboo forest.
Nonomiya-jinja Shrine/ Kyoto
Nonomiya Jinja Shrine with a unique black torii-gate has a great reputation for women. It’s 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.
Arashiyama 1-day Autumn Highlight Trip
Arashiyama is one of Kyoto’s biggest tourist destination, nature and temples make up beautiful scenery with autumn foliage.
Yoshimine-dera Temple (善峯寺)/ Kyoto
Yoshimine-dera is a hidden mountain temple with various flowers located in Kyoto’s western mountains. You can enjoy cherry blossom, hydrangeas and autumn color.
Gio-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Gio-ji, a quiet sub-temple of Daikaku-ji is located to the north of Arashiyama of Kyoto. Gio-ji is surrounded by trees and moss gardens, to offer tranquility.
Senko-ji Temple (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.