Most Beautiful Shrines & Temples In Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

Here're most beautiful shrines and temples in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture. This popular tourist town is located 15 min by train or 50 min by bus from Kyoto Station. We released the ranking of reviews posted by travelers and the locals who have actually been there.

Most Beautiful Shrines & Temples In Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture [1-7]

1Jizoin Temple

Greenery Of 600 Years History And 'Bamboo Temple' Jizo-in.

Jizo-in at Matsuo in Kyoto is called 'bamboo temple' and the precinct is tinged with green from now till summer. And a Japanese style Karesansui flat garden is worth seeing, which is a registered scenic spot in Kyoto.

2Adashino'nembutsu-ji Temple

Kyoto Bamboo Grove You Can Have Enough Time To Take Pictures Without The Crowd

I could take pictures of Japanese traditional outfits kimono and bamboo grove without the crowd. Here's the best place in Arashiyama, to take pictures with beautiful bamboo grove. ◎You will need to walk for a long distance from all stations, Araden, Hankyu and JR, so it's better to use taxi.

3Jikishi-an Temple

Memory Notebook' Will Heal You. A Temple With Beautiful Bamboo Grove & Autumn Colors In North Saga

A calm atmosphere surrounded by bamboo grove and a little known spot for autumn foliage. You can write down your memories or feelings as you like on 'Omoide-gusa' notebook. There's a 'Omoide Kannon Bosatsu' Statue in the site, it's liked by people as a healing temple.

4Jojakko-ji Temple

Dazzling Beauty Of Fresh Green Maple Leaves At Jojakko-ji Temple

Jojakko-ji Temple is celebrated for the autumn colors of momiji maple leaves. And from spring to summer, there's a beautiful world of fresh greens. You can feel refreshed specially with the sun lights coming through the trees.

5Giouji Temple

A Beautiful Garden Covered With Green Moss

Giouji Temple is located a little walk ahead from Arashiyama. The beautiful moss is specially fascinating, and it changes the color in each season. In early summer, the moss green becomes most beautiful and vivid.

6Tenryu Temple

Japan's First Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty 'Sogen-chi Garden'

Tenryuji-temple is famous for the beautiful Japanese garden. This garden is Japan's First Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty. And I always feel Japanese elegance from the garden with a pond in the center and Arashiyama in the background.

7Rokuo-in Temple

Only A Few People Would Know! Autumn Foliage At A Large Garden Of Karesansui Style

This Karesansui garden is wonderful, and produces a beautiful contrast of autumn foliage and green moss. It wouldn't be so crowded like famous temples, you can enjoy seeing them without hustle. This frame was said to be written by Yoshimitsu Ashikaga, a founder of a scent and the third general of Muromachi shogunate.

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