Arashiyama Travel Guide

Kyoto

A pathway through a bamboo forest with a wooden fence on one side.
Two people walking through a bamboo forest.
A dense bamboo forest with tall, slender bamboo stalks and green leaves.
A pathway flanked by tall green bamboo stalks.
A road winding through a bamboo forest with a stone wall on one side.

Stay near popular Arashiyama attractions

A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees, leading into a forested area.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

9.0/10 (80 reviews)
Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.
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Things to do

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Rp1.370.545
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

Rp2.101.320
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Fullday Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari

Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari

Rp1.050.751
per adult
Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari
[Golden Temple & Geisha] KYOTO Guided Walking Tour+Photo Shooting

[Golden Temple & Geisha] KYOTO Guided Walking Tour+Photo Shooting

Rp1.208.259
per adult
[Golden Temple & Geisha] KYOTO Guided Walking Tour+Photo Shooting
Kyoto Highlights: Arashiyama, Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & More

Kyoto by bus: Nijo Castle, Bamboo Grove & Fushimi Inari (EN/ES)

Rp1.733.589
per adult
Kyoto by bus: Nijo Castle, Bamboo Grove & Fushimi Inari (EN/ES)
Kansai Shared Day Tour with Temples and Park

From Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Day Trip

Rp1.087.914
per adult
From Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Day Trip
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Top hotels in Arashiyama

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

4 out of 5
5-4 Arashiyamanishiichikawacho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp3.334.101 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp3.334.101
Rp3.701.469 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this ryokan in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (467 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.800.703 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.800.703
Rp2.014.754 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,128 reviews)
"This would be the second time we booked with Onyado Nono. We knew that if we ever go back to Kyoto, and availability permits, we would always book here. Love the amenity, the staff, and the overall experience they provide. We mostly book here cause of the onsen and the tatami inspired facility. Its ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp2.648.759 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp2.648.759
Rp2.913.635 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,144 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Would absolutely stay here again! Convenient location, very good amenities, helpful staff. The rooms were comfortable but small, there could be a more convenient place for luggage storage but it was fine. I will think about the vegan baked goods every day until I ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

3 out of 5
1 Aburanokoji-cho, Shiokoji-nishi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp690.375 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp690.375
Rp835.378 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.341.666 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.341.666
Rp1.623.417 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,944 reviews)
"An old hotel. Need to improve rooms and facility better."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4 out of 5
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.773.012 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp1.773.012
Rp1.950.313 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Only 5 to 8 minutes from Kyoto station with nice inside and outside. Superior rooms are the best"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
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Where to stay in Arashiyama

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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Arashiyama Travel Guide

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