Arashiyama

A nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama has been a sightseeing destination famous for its picturesque scenery since ancient times. It is also a renowned location for enjoying cherry blossoms in spring and fall foliage in autumn. The sight of the Togetsukyo Bridge together with the fall colors reflected on the surface of the Katsura River is truly elegant; seeing it for yourself, you'll understand why so many poets have sung of its beauty across the ages. After the Maple Festival, held on the second Sunday in November, the area is lit up at night from mid-November to early December.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Saga · Arashiyama, Saigyo Ward Map
Area: Katsura / Nishiyama Area
Phone: 0758610012
Autumn foliage forecast: Late Nov.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
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Night viewing: Not available
Public toilets: Available
Variety: momiji (Japanese maple), kaede (Japanese maple), ginkgo, Japanese mountain maple, Japanese zelkova, Japanese beech, iroha-momiji, cherry tree, Japanese rowan, dodan-tsutsuji