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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove — Towering Green Corridor
Kyoto· Arashiyama

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove — Towering Green Corridor

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (嵯峨野の竹林) is a path through thousands of towering bamboo stalks that create a natural cathedr…

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Updated Jun 2026
Tenryu-ji Temple — UNESCO Zen Temple with Borrowed Scenery
Kyoto· Arashiyama

Tenryu-ji Temple — UNESCO Zen Temple with Borrowed Scenery

Tenryu-ji (天龍寺, 'Heavenly Dragon Temple') is a UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple built in 1339, ranking first among Kyoto…

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Updated Jun 2026
Sagano Scenic Railway — Romantic Train Through Gorge
Kyoto· Arashiyama

Sagano Scenic Railway — Romantic Train Through Gorge

The Sagano Scenic Railway (嵯峨野観光鉄道, Torokko Train) runs 7.3km along the Hozugawa River gorge between Arashiyama and Kame…

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Updated Jun 2026
Togetsukyo Bridge — Arashiyama's Iconic Landmark
Kyoto· Arashiyama

Togetsukyo Bridge — Arashiyama's Iconic Landmark

Togetsukyo Bridge (渡月橋, 'Moon Crossing Bridge') spans the Katsura River in central Arashiyama, serving as the district's…

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Updated Jun 2026
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