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Ukyo Ward in Kyoto

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.

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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  • Ryōan-jiRyōan-jiBuddhist Temple
  • Arashiyama Bamboo ForestArashiyama Bamboo ForestHiking Trail
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Top things to do in Ukyo Ward

  • Togetsukyō Bridge in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Togetsukyō Bridge

    ★ 4.5 · 5.5k
    Landmark★

    Spring blossoms, fall colors & mountains can be viewed from this famed wood bridge.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Ryōan-ji in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Ryōan-ji

    ★ 4.5 · 11.5k
    Buddhist Temple★

    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 in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    ★ 4.4 · 24.6k
    Hiking Trail★

    A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Tenryū-ji in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Tenryū-ji

    ★ 4.5 · 17.2k
    Famous Buddhist Temple★

    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 in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Sunny You Yoga Studio

    ★ 5.0 · 108
    Yoga Studio
    Every day
    10 AM – 2 PM
  • Sagano Bamboo Forest in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Sagano Bamboo Forest

    National Park

    The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been voted to be a governmentally recognized sound

  • 買取専門店 おたからや 太秦店 in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    買取専門店 おたからや 太秦店

    ★ 4.9 · 422
    Flea Market
    Every day
    10 AM – 7 PM
  • Arashiyu Arashiyamahonten(足浴咖啡馆&足部按摩) in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Arashiyu Arashiyamahonten(足浴咖啡馆&足部按摩)

    ★ 4.9 · 715
    Massage
    Every day
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • Retroshop RedList in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Retroshop RedList

    Antique Market
    Every day
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Co., Ltd. of Kyoto Kimono market in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Co., Ltd. of Kyoto Kimono market

    ★ 4.4 · 128
    Market

    Peaceful, long-standing store providing traditional custom kimonos in a range of patterns & colors.

    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 in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Ousu no Sato Arashiyama Store

    ★ 4.4 · 108
    Market
    Every day
    10 AM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in Ukyo Ward

  • eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store

    ★ 4.6 · 4.9k
    Café & Bakery· ¥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 in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Saga Toriimoto Tea and Coffee Hijiri

    ★ 4.9 · 966
    Coffee Shop· ¥1–1,000
    Every day
    9 AM – 4 PM
  • cafe gabu in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    cafe gabu

    ★ 4.9 · 506
    Coffee Shop· ¥1,000–2,000
    Mon–Tue
    11 AM – 3 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3 PM
  • Ogura Cha-Ya in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Ogura Cha-Ya

    ★ 4.8 · 761
    Café & Bakery· ¥1,000–2,000
    Mon–Tue
    11:30 AM – 4 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • coffee java.java(Japone Coffee) in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    coffee java.java(Japone Coffee)

    ★ 4.9 · 311
    Coffee Shop· ¥1–1,000
    Mon–Tue
    9:30 AM – 4 PM
    Wed
    9:30 AM – 3 PM
    Thu–Fri
    9:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 4 PM
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Map of Ukyo Ward with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Togetsukyō Bridge
  2. 2Ryōan-ji
  3. 3Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  4. 4Tenryū-ji
  5. 5Sunny You Yoga Studio
  6. 6eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store
  7. 7Sagano Bamboo Forest
  8. 8買取専門店 おたからや 太秦店
  9. 9Saga Toriimoto Tea and Coffee Hijiri
  10. 10Arashiyu Arashiyamahonten(足浴咖啡馆&足部按摩)

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