Things to Do in Arashiyama, Kyoto

Famous for its bamboo grove and the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge that spans the Hozu River.

Arashiyama Monkey ParkZoo & Aquarium
Ōkōchi Sansō VillaBotanical Garden
ICHIGO-ICHIECafé & Bakery

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Top things to do in Arashiyama

Arashiyama Monkey Park
★ 4.5 · 14.5k
Zoo & Aquarium★
Popular area atop Mt. Arashiyama for viewing wild macaque monkeys & sweeping city views.
Every day
9 AM – 4 PM
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Ōkōchi Sansō Villa
★ 4.7 · 1.9k
Botanical Garden
Elegant, tranquil Japanese gardens with scenic views & a tea house serving matcha & sweets.
Every day
9 AM – 4:30 PM
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Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
★ 4.7 · 4.1k
Buddhist Temple
Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.
Mon–Tue
9 AM – 4 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
9 AM – 4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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Suzumushi-dera
★ 4.4 · 4.6k
Buddhist Temple
A resident population of bell crickets creates an ambient soundscape at this 18th century temple.
Every day
9 AM – 4:30 PM
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Daikakuji Temple
★ 4.4 · 3.3k
Buddhist Temple
Temple, formerly a royal villa built in 814, with a pond & traditional landscape & rock gardens.
Every day
9 AM – 4:30 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Arashiyama

ICHIGO-ICHIE
★ 5.0 · 314
Café & Bakery· ¥1–1,000
Mon–Tue
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Coffee Stand ReUnion Arashiyama
★ 4.9 · 376
Coffee Stand· ¥1–1,000
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Bamboo Sky Terrace Cafe & Bar
★ 4.9 · 358
Café & Bakery· ¥1,000–2,000
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Sabou Sagano
★ 4.8 · 467
Café & Bakery· ¥1,000–2,000
Every day
11 AM – 3:30 PM
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Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu Arashiyama store
★ 4.9 · 4.5k
Japanese· ¥2,000–3,000
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Takara Sushi
★ 4.9 · 1.0k
Sushi· ¥1–1,000
Mon
10 AM – 2 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 2 PM
Sat
10 AM – 2 PM
Sun
10 AM – 2 PM
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Wagyu Donburi-ya Nikuni
★ 4.9 · 481
Japanese· ¥2,000–3,000
Mon
11 AM – 3 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed
11 AM – 9 PM
Thu
5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 9 PM
Sat
11 AM – 9 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Arashiyama Miyoshitei
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Japanese
Every day
10 AM – 7 PM
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Wagyu Volcano-Steak OAGARI, Arashiyama
★ 4.8 · 532
Restaurant· ¥2,000–6,000
Every day
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House
★ 4.3 · 1.6k
Tea House· ¥1,000–2,000
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ARASHIYAMA SEASON'S Chikurin Crepe & Frappe
★ 4.8 · 153
Café & Bakery
Mon–Tue
10 AM – 5 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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