Things to Do in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

Ukyo Ward is 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.

Togetsukyō BridgeLandmark
Ryōan-jiBuddhist Temple
Arashiyama Bamboo ForestHiking Trail

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Top things to do in Ukyo Ward

Togetsukyō Bridge
★ 4.5 · 5.4k
Landmark★
Spring blossoms, fall colors & mountains can be viewed from this famed wood bridge.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Ryōan-ji
★ 4.5 · 11.3k
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
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
★ 4.4 · 23.7k
Hiking Trail★
A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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買取専門店おたからや太秦店
★ 4.9 · 402
Flea Market
Every day
10 AM – 7 PM
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Ousu no Sato Arashiyama Store
★ 4.4 · 107
Market
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Co., Ltd. of Kyoto Kimono market
★ 4.3 · 114
Market
Peaceful, long-standing store providing traditional custom kimonos in a range of patterns & colors.
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Where to eat & drink in Ukyo Ward

eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store
★ 4.6 · 4.8k
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
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Saga Toriimoto Tea and Coffee Hijiri
★ 4.9 · 886
Café & Bakery· ¥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
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Ogura Cha-Ya
★ 4.8 · 716
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
11:30 AM – 4 PM
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Shigetsu
★ 4.6 · 569
Vegan· ¥¥
Standing on the grounds of Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage site, the restaurant presents the vegetarian diet that is part of Buddhist training.
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Katsu
★ 4.9 · 1.3k
Japanese· ¥1,000–2,000
Compact restaurant with griddle tables for cook-your-own pancakes with savory fillings.
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神戸牛鉄板焼き祇園千久いち
★ 4.8 · 1.7k
Steakhouse· ¥10,000+
Every day
11 AM – 10 PM
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Arashiyama Curry
★ 4.7 · 952
Japanese Curry· ¥1,000–2,000
Mon–Tue
11 AM – 9 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 9 PM
Sat
11 AM – 9 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Dangoro
★ 4.8 · 365
Noodle Shop· ¥1,000–2,000
Mon–Tue
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 2 PM
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MUKU
★ 4.7 · 341
Japanese· ¥4,000–5,000
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Le Bouchon T Masako
★ 4.6 · 444
Western· ¥1,000–2,000
Mon
11:30 AM – 4 PM
Tue
11:30 AM – 3 PM
Wed
11:30 AM – 4 PM
Thu
11:30 AM – 3 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 11 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 11 AM, 11:30 AM – 4 PM
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