Arashiyama Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Arashiyama
Stay near popular Arashiyama attractions
Things to do
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Top hotels in Arashiyama
Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort
"This place is amazing! Extremely clean and beautiful property. Very authentic and traditional experience. Not much English on signs and instructions, which made it a great experience. Onsen is wonderful, and very hot! Slippers and robes when you arrive. Definitely stay here if you’re in the ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Rihga Gran Kyoto
"Great hotel with easy access to train station. Very comfortable beds and spacious rooms."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"Great stay if you have kids breakfast was really good and so is the free ramen at night"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
"Close to train station, good space in the room, good breakfast"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
"The best hotel ever!! Friendly, helpful staff. Room was impeccable, the set up was perfect for my taste, the toilet is separated from the shower and with it's own door. The amenities like the shampoo left my hair feeling great, the lotions for the face were so refreshing to my skin. The bed and blankets ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Arashiyama
Central Kyoto
Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Sumiya Pleasure House. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
