Arashiyama and Sagano

嵐山・嵯峨野

Arashiyama and Sagano is an area in western Kyoto known for its history and nature. Its symbol is Togetsukyo, a wooden bridge over the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, which has been a landmark for over 400 years. Nearby are the Bamboo Grove Road and Tenryu-ji, a major Zen temple built in 1339 on the site of Emperor Go-Daigo's villa and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its pond garden uses the hills of Arashiyama as "borrowed scenery". Spring cherry blossoms and autumn colors bring large crowds.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Tenryu-ji Temple garden: 8:30–17:00 (last entry 16:50).
Admission: Tenryu-ji Temple garden: high school and older 500 yen, elementary and junior high 300 yen; the temple halls are 300 yen extra.
Getting there: To Togetsukyo Bridge: Randen Arashiyama Station 2 minutes, Hankyu Arashiyama Station 8 minutes, JR Saga-Arashiyama Station 11 minutes on foot.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Bamboo Grove path: about 10 minutes on foot from Randen Arashiyama Station.
The Bamboo Grove path is very crowded; early morning is quieter.
Very crowded in the cherry-blossom and autumn-leaf seasons. Kyoto City recommends going early in the morning.
Do not litter, walk onto the train tracks, or smoke on the street.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Yoshiya Arashiyama Kyoto, at the approach to Togetsukyo Bridge, provides halal meals for Muslim customers and has a Japanese-style prayer room on the premises.
The Yosiya prayer room is for restaurant guests only, and a wash basin with running water is available for wudu.
Arashiyama is very crowded in cherry blossom and autumn leaf seasons; Kyoto City recommends going early in the morning and using the quieter route through Kameyama Park.
Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kyoto and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.