Things to Do in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto Home to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and the famed Togetsukyō Bridge. Ryōan-ji temple, a 15th-century site with a Zen rock garden, is also located here.
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Togetsukyō Bridge ★ 4.5 · 5.4k★
Spring blossoms, fall colors & mountains can be viewed from this famed wood bridge.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Ryōan-ji ★ 4.5 · 11.3k★
On the scenic grounds of this 15th-century temple is a famous Zen rock garden & a yudofu restaurant.
Every day 8 AM – 5 PM
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest ★ 4.4 · 24.4k★
A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Tenryū-ji ★ 4.5 · 17.0k★
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
Every day 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Sunny You Yoga Studio ★ 5.0 · 105
Every day 10 AM – 2 PM
Sagano Bamboo Forest
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been voted to be a governmentally recognized sound
Arashiyu Arashiyamahonten（足浴咖啡馆＆足部按摩） ★ 4.9 · 652
Every day 11 AM – 7 PM
買取専門店 おたからや 太秦店 ★ 4.9 · 402
Every day 10 AM – 7 PM
Retroshop RedList
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 6 PM
Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Ousu no Sato Arashiyama Store ★ 4.4 · 107
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
Co., Ltd. of Kyoto Kimono market ★ 4.3 · 114
Peaceful, long-standing store providing traditional custom kimonos in a range of patterns & colors.
Where to eat & drink in Ukyo Ward
eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store ★ 4.6 · 4.9k· ¥1,000–2,000
Tranquil establishment serving coffee, tea & classic local fare amid vibrant, hand-painted artwork.
Every day 9 AM – 6 PM
Saga Toriimoto Tea and Coffee Hijiri ★ 4.9 · 912· ¥1–1,000
Mon–Tue 9 AM – 4 PM
Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
cafe gabu ★ 4.9 · 496· ¥1,000–2,000
Mon 11 AM – 3 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 3 PM
Sat 11 AM – 3 PM
Sun 11 AM – 3 PM
Ogura Cha-Ya ★ 4.8 · 742· ¥1,000–2,000
Mon–Tue 11:30 AM – 4 PM
Wed–Fri Closed
Sat 11:30 AM – 4 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 4 PM
coffee java.java（Japone Coffee） ★ 4.9 · 265· ¥1–1,000
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1 Togetsukyō Bridge 2 Ryōan-ji 3 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 4 Tenryū-ji 5 Sunny You Yoga Studio 6 eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store 7 Sagano Bamboo Forest 8 Arashiyu Arashiyamahonten（足浴咖啡馆＆足部按摩） 9 買取専門店 おたからや 太秦店 10 Saga Toriimoto Tea and Coffee Hijiri Ready to plan Ukyo Ward? Turn these Ukyo Ward picks into a day-by-day Kyoto plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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Togetsukyō BridgeLandmark
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