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Arashiyama
Arashiyama is a district in the western suburbs of Kyoto known for its picturesque scenery and tranquil, ancient temples. Since ancient times, it has been considered a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring and autumn foliage viewing.
Tenryu Shrine in Arashiyama is home to one of the most beautiful traditional strolling gardens in Japan.
Autumn is the best time to visit Arashiyama, with its vibrant red foliage covering the mountains.
The Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Oi River, offering stunning views of the mountain range in the background.
Arashiyama is also home to the incredibly romantic Sagano scenic railway.
Sagano Bamboo Forest
The Sagano Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama is considered one of the most beautiful forests in the world. This enchanting bamboo forest is renowned for its natural beauty and the gentle rustling sound of the bamboo stalks swaying in the wind.
Sagano Bamboo Forest attracts both Japanese and international tourists to Kyoto.
Many tourists also rent kimonos to wear while strolling through the bamboo forest to add to the romantic atmosphere.
The charm of the bamboo forest under the blue sky and gentle breeze.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the principal shrine in a system of 32,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan, located in Fushimi-ku. The shrine sits at the foot of Mount Inari, 233 meters above sea level. The ascent is a series of trails spanning approximately 4 kilometers and takes about two hours.
The massive torii gates, marking the entrance to the temple, are considered the boundary between the mundane world and the sacred world.
Thousands of torii gates form a tunnel leading to the mountaintop.
The Philosopher's Path
The Philosopher's Path is a beautiful cobblestone street that runs along a cherry blossom-lined canal from Ginkakuji (Ginkaku-ji Temple) to Nanzenji (Nanzen-ji Temple).
The lush green streets in summer and autumn make Kyoto city pleasantly cool.
Cherry blossoms bloom profusely along the roadside in spring.
Kyoto Botanical Garden
Kyoto Botanical Garden is the oldest and most comprehensive public botanical garden in Japan. The garden constantly rotates its seasonal and deciduous trees, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery year-round. It's the perfect place for a stroll, picnic, or cherry blossom viewing.
Cacti in a greenhouse at Kyoto Botanical Garden
Tulips at Kyoto Botanical Garden
Uji
Uji is a beautiful small city nestled in a green valley on the southern outskirts of Kyoto. The Uji River, along with its ancient temples and lush green tea plantations, possesses a gentle, romantic beauty that seems to have remained unchanged since time immemorial.
The Phoenix Hall at Byōdō-in Temple
Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful gardens surrounding Mimuroto Temple, also known as the Flower Temple.
Inecho
Ine-cho was once a tranquil fishing village on the shores of Ine Bay north of Kyoto, but now it's a popular tourist destination nicknamed "the Venice of Japan."
This town is a land rich in tradition and boasts the most enduring seaside lifestyle in Japan. In particular, Ine is known for its unique centuries-old houses called "funaya" and its traditional fishing and agricultural lifestyle, a legacy passed down from ancient times.
