Arashiyama Travel Guide

Kyoto

A pathway through a bamboo forest with a wooden fence on one side.
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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

Wear a high-quality kimono, enjoy a tea ceremony experience in a small group, and hear fun travel stories from other travelers.

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Rp1.713.182
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Rp1.370.545
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Rp525.330
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
[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)
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
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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 Rp4.393.914 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
Rp4.393.914
Rp4.867.342 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (483 reviews)
"Amenities were fantastic, room was nice, however bathroom did not properly drain and had awful smell. Staff was helpful."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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 Rp2.984.598 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
Rp2.984.598
Rp3.317.021 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 ...
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.887.939 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.887.939
Rp2.284.406 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,997 reviews)
"I wish I did’t have to pay for the breakfast"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp4.022.310 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
Rp4.022.310
Rp4.424.541 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (2,209 reviews)
"Great hotel, food was great restaurant and bakery were fantastic."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.051.754 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.051.754
Rp1.156.929 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,071 reviews)
"It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp2.087.160 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp2.087.160
Rp2.525.464 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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Where to stay in Arashiyama

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A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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 cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

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 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.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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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.

Arashiyama Travel Guide

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