Arashiyama Travel Guide
Kyoto





Visit Arashiyama
Stay near popular Arashiyama attractions
Things to do

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
![[Golden Temple & Geisha] KYOTO Guided Walking Tour+Photo Shooting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49786769/645b3b04-9974-4f18-bb4d-2ca0fe13b17e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
[Golden Temple & Geisha] KYOTO Guided Walking Tour+Photo Shooting

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

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Top hotels in Arashiyama

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"Pros: - The rooms were spacious compared to most Japanese hotel rooms. It was nice to have a more traditional tatami style room. - The breakfast buffet had an incredible selection to choose from. There’s a bit of a wait depending on when you go, but it goes rather quickly. - Late night unlimited ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
"Friendly staff and the place is convenient and hotel itself is clean and inviting."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
"This hotel is super cute and in a great area and close to a lot! We loved the roof top bar and the bakery was amazing as well! Rooms and hotel super cute and very clean. Staff were all amazing and so welcoming!"
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
"If you are not Japanese and young this is not for you"
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

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 Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. 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 Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, 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 Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.



























