{"id":68507,"date":"2020-08-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=68507"},"modified":"2020-10-27T23:04:05","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T14:04:05","slug":"discover-arashiyama-secret-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/discover-arashiyama-secret-locations\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Arashiyama&#8217;s Best-Kept Secrets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/tag\/kyoto\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Kyoto<\/a>, Japan&#8217;s cultural capital, a trip to Arashiyama (\u5d50\u5c71) is part of every traveler&#8217;s bucket list. Located in the western part of the city and easily reachable by train, many travelers primarily visit for one reason: <strong>Arashiyama&#8217;s famous bamboo grove<\/strong>. But despite it being the star of the Arashiyama area, there is much more excitement to be found in the surrounding area. After all, travelling is all about discovery. For those willing to venture further, there&#8217;s plenty to discover in beautiful, mysterious Arashiyama. We&#8217;ll explore the Arashiyama area and its <strong>secret spots, well-hidden from the tourist crowds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arashiyama Bamboo Grove<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of Kyoto&#8217;s most beloved sightseeing destinations, <strong>the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove attracts a large number of visitors every year. <\/strong>There are no entrance fees for the bamboo forest, which makes leisurely strolling through the rows of <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phyllostachys_edulis\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"ek-link\">Moso Bamboo<\/a> (\u5b5f\u5b97\u7af9) even more attractive. Its proximity to both Saga Arashiyama JR Station (JR\u5d6f\u5ce8\u5d50\u5c71\u99c5) and Arashiyama Randen (Streetcar) Station (\u5d50\u96fb\u5d50\u5c71\u99c5) is also a key aspect to its popularity. With its status as cultural highlight of Kyoto City, it&#8217;s no wonder people immediately think of the bamboo grove when talking about Arashiyama. It has become such a defining aspect of the area that you can easily forget all the other memorable spots in the surrounding area. Nonetheless, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove represents one of the most beautiful sides of Kyoto, and perhaps even Japan, making it well worth the trip on its own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193629\/arashiyama-6600-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"View of Kyoto's Arashiyama bamboo grove\" class=\"wp-image-73971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193629\/arashiyama-6600-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193629\/arashiyama-6600-1024x683-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193629\/arashiyama-6600-1024x683-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193637\/arashiyama-6609-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"The green bamboos in Arashiyama bamboo forest\" data-id=\"73972\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193637\/arashiyama-6609-683x1024-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/discover-arashiyama-secret-locations\/arashiyama-6609-683x1024\/\" class=\"wp-image-73972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193637\/arashiyama-6609-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193637\/arashiyama-6609-683x1024-1-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193645\/arashiyama-6614-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tourists taking pictures in Arashiyama's bamboo grove\" data-id=\"73973\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193645\/arashiyama-6614-683x1024-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/discover-arashiyama-secret-locations\/arashiyama-6614-683x1024\/\" class=\"wp-image-73973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193645\/arashiyama-6614-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/27193645\/arashiyama-6614-683x1024-1-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Arashiyama&#8217;s bamboo grove. \u23aa Picutre: Joachim Ducos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Togetsu-ky\u014d Bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Togetsu-ky\u014d Bridge<\/strong> (\u6e21\u6708\u6a4b) can be described as always being in harmony with the seasons. Whether complemented by the flaming foliage of autumn or the sakura blooming in spring, <strong>Togetsu-ky\u014d always fits perfectly into the scenery, making it a picture-perfect photo spot year round.<\/strong> With its astounding span of 155 meters (508 feet), the bridge connects the two parts of Arashiyama separated by the Katsura River (\u6842\u5ddd). While walking on Togetsu-ky\u014d Bridge, the western side offers a majestic view of the Ranky\u014d Gorge (\u5d50\u5ce1), carving its path through the mountainside, all the way to Kameoka (\u4e80\u5ca1). To the east, you can admire one of the many great curves of the Katsura River. In the distance, the wide mountain range surrounding Kyoto City rises majestically on the horizon. In order to fully appreciate the atmosphere of Togetsu-ky\u014d Bridge and the spectacular sights surrounding it, you should try to visit on a sunny day. The bridge is easily reachable on foot from either Saga Arashiyama JR Station, Arashiyama Randen Station or Arashiyama Hankyu Station (\u962a\u6025\u5d50\u5c71\u99c5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144206\/20200409090936_IMG_0846-01-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A tree close to Kyogetsu Bridge\" data-id=\"68405\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144206\/20200409090936_IMG_0846-01-1.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409090936_img_0846-01-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-68405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144206\/20200409090936_IMG_0846-01-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144206\/20200409090936_IMG_0846-01-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144206\/20200409090936_IMG_0846-01-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144206\/20200409090936_IMG_0846-01-1-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144206\/20200409090936_IMG_0846-01-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">A characteristic tree right next to the bridge&#8217;s north end<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142444\/20200409091050_IMG_0848-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Togetsukyo and the surrounding forest\" data-id=\"68391\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142444\/20200409091050_IMG_0848-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409091050_img_0848-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142444\/20200409091050_IMG_0848-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142444\/20200409091050_IMG_0848-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142444\/20200409091050_IMG_0848-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142444\/20200409091050_IMG_0848-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142444\/20200409091050_IMG_0848-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">A closer view of the bridge and the surrounding forests<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141343\/20200409091534_IMG_0855-03-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A view of Togetsukyo Bridge on a sunny day\" data-id=\"68386\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141343\/20200409091534_IMG_0855-03.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409091534_img_0855-03\/\" class=\"wp-image-68386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141343\/20200409091534_IMG_0855-03-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141343\/20200409091534_IMG_0855-03-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141343\/20200409091534_IMG_0855-03-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141343\/20200409091534_IMG_0855-03-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141343\/20200409091534_IMG_0855-03.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Togetsu-ky\u014d on sunny day, facing towards the northern horizon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hozuky\u014d Lookout Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When arriving in Arashiyama, one wouldn&#8217;t expect to be this close to one of Kyoto&#8217;s most breathtaking spots for nature lovers: <strong>Hozuky\u014d Lookout Point<\/strong> (\u4fdd\u6d25\u5ce1\u5c55\u671b\u53f0, <em>Hozuky\u014d Tenb\u014ddai<\/em>), also known as <strong>Hozuky\u014d Observatory<\/strong>. This peaceful observation platform overlooks the astounding Hozuky\u014d Gorge, a valley connecting Arashiyama to the east and Kameoka to the west. Hozuky\u014d Gorge is also known for t<strong>he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagano-kanko.co.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Sagano Torokko Scenic Railway<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"Hozugawa River Cruise (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link ek-link ek-link\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hozugawakudari.jp\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Hozugawa River Cruise<\/a>, both offering unforgettable ways to experience the graceful gorge. <\/strong>But of course, only a lookout point can offer a true perspective of a valley this majestic. At first glance, Hozuky\u014d Lookout Point more closely resembles a parking space than a place to enjoy a panoramic view. Parking is available right next to the actual lookout point and a parking lot further down the road, from where a beautiful sidewalk lined by maple trees will lead you back up to the lookout point. As you step up to the railing, you will be presented with a view unlike any other. I found myself being absorbed by this view for what felt like an eternity.<br>Hozuky\u014d Lookout Point is only reachable by car or taxi. Walking on the road up to Hozuky\u014d Lookout Point is not permitted due to cars speeding by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142705\/20200409135201_IMG_1104-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A sign leading down to Torokko Train Station in Arashiyama\" data-id=\"68394\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142705\/20200409135201_IMG_1104-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409135201_img_1104-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142705\/20200409135201_IMG_1104-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142705\/20200409135201_IMG_1104-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142705\/20200409135201_IMG_1104-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142705\/20200409135201_IMG_1104-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142705\/20200409135201_IMG_1104-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">A sign pointing to Torokko Train Station located down in the gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142616\/20200409140244_IMG_1115-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"One of the telescopes that can be found at Hozukyo Lookout Point\" data-id=\"68393\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142616\/20200409140244_IMG_1115-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409140244_img_1115-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142616\/20200409140244_IMG_1115-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142616\/20200409140244_IMG_1115-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142616\/20200409140244_IMG_1115-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142616\/20200409140244_IMG_1115-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142616\/20200409140244_IMG_1115-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">One of the telescopes that can be found at Hozuky\u014d Lookout Point<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142347\/20200409135008_IMG_1100-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A to the east from Hozukyo Lookout Point, Arashiyama\" data-id=\"68390\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142347\/20200409135008_IMG_1100-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409135008_img_1100-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142347\/20200409135008_IMG_1100-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142347\/20200409135008_IMG_1100-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142347\/20200409135008_IMG_1100-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142347\/20200409135008_IMG_1100-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142347\/20200409135008_IMG_1100-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">A view of the eastern mountainside<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142157\/20200409134833_IMG_1095-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A view of Hozukyo Gorge on a sunny day near Arashiyama\" data-id=\"68389\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142157\/20200409134833_IMG_1095-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409134833_img_1095-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142157\/20200409134833_IMG_1095-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142157\/20200409134833_IMG_1095-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142157\/20200409134833_IMG_1095-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142157\/20200409134833_IMG_1095-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142157\/20200409134833_IMG_1095-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">A panorama of Hozuky\u014d Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daihikaku Senkoji Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kyoto boasts over 1600 Buddhist temples, each with its own unique atmosphere, artifacts, and history. But not many local temples come with a panoramic view, especially not one to rival those of Kiyomizudera (\u6e05\u6c34\u5bfa) and Fushimi Inari Taisha (\u4f0f\u898b\u7a32\u8377\u5927\u793e). <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link ek-link ek-link\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/daihikaku.jp\/wp\/daihikaku-e\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Daihikaku Senkoji Temple<\/strong> (\u5927\u60b2\u95a3 \u5343\u5149\u5bfa)<\/a> is a humble place of worship located in the heart of Ranky\u014d Gorge (\u5d50\u5ce1), west of Arashiyama. It&#8217;s best to start your journey at the south end of Togetsuky\u014d Bridge and continue westwards, right into Raniky\u014d Gorge. Approaching the temple, your mind will adjust to the peaceful atmosphere created by the seasonal beauty. The soft flow of Katsura River and the rustling sounds of the surrounding forest create <strong>a tranquil prelude of what awaits you at Daihikaku Senkoji Temple<\/strong>. The name <em>Daihikaku Senkoji<\/em> roughly translates to &#8220;Large tower of grief, temple of a thousand lights&#8221;. I thought this name was fitting, not because of any sadness I felt there, but rather because I experienced Daihikaku Senkoji as a temple of reflection and contemplation. Its impressive panoramic view and the comfortable interior of the temple make it the perfect place to just sit back and become absorbed in the atmosphere. The priest of Daihikaku Senkoji greeted me with a friendly smile, welcoming me to the temple grounds. Daihikaku Senkoji still stands out to me as the most peaceful place I have experienced in Arashiyama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144134\/20200409100844_IMG_0937-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A flag waving on the balcony of Daihikaku Senkoji\" data-id=\"68403\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144134\/20200409100844_IMG_0937-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409100844_img_0937-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144134\/20200409100844_IMG_0937-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144134\/20200409100844_IMG_0937-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144134\/20200409100844_IMG_0937-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144134\/20200409100844_IMG_0937-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144134\/20200409100844_IMG_0937-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">A buddhist flag swaying on the balcony of the temple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144152\/20200409101301_IMG_0944-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"The relaxing inside of Daihikaku Senkoji\" data-id=\"68404\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144152\/20200409101301_IMG_0944-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409101301_img_0944-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144152\/20200409101301_IMG_0944-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144152\/20200409101301_IMG_0944-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144152\/20200409101301_IMG_0944-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144152\/20200409101301_IMG_0944-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144152\/20200409101301_IMG_0944-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The comfortable interior with a breathtaking view<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144112\/20200409093754_IMG_0889-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A riverboat in Arashikyo Gorge, Arashiyama\" data-id=\"68402\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144112\/20200409093754_IMG_0889-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409093754_img_0889-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144112\/20200409093754_IMG_0889-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144112\/20200409093754_IMG_0889-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144112\/20200409093754_IMG_0889-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144112\/20200409093754_IMG_0889-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07144112\/20200409093754_IMG_0889-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">A riverboat in Ranky\u014d, the gorge leading to the temple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142952\/20200409095638_IMG_0923-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"The stairs leading up to Daihikaku Senkoji near Arashiyama\" data-id=\"68397\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142952\/20200409095638_IMG_0923-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409095638_img_0923-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142952\/20200409095638_IMG_0923-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142952\/20200409095638_IMG_0923-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142952\/20200409095638_IMG_0923-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142952\/20200409095638_IMG_0923-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142952\/20200409095638_IMG_0923-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The stairs leading to the templegrounds of Daihikaku Senkoji<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143039\/20200409101736_IMG_0949-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A view of Kyoto City from Daihikaku Senkoji\" data-id=\"68398\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143039\/20200409101736_IMG_0949-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409101736_img_0949-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143039\/20200409101736_IMG_0949-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143039\/20200409101736_IMG_0949-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143039\/20200409101736_IMG_0949-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143039\/20200409101736_IMG_0949-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143039\/20200409101736_IMG_0949-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Daihikaku Senkoji&#8217;s balcony, with Kyoto City in the distance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I wouldn&#8217;t expect any overseas visitors to know of <strong>Saga Toriimoto<\/strong> <strong>Preserved Street <\/strong>(\u5d6f\u5ce8\u9ce5\u5c45\u672c). But what totally surprised me was how few Kyoto locals are aware of its existence, both Japanese or foreign residents. This shroud of mystery makes me question if I actually visited a real place or if I accidentally stumbled in some sort of Kyoto wonderland. Nonetheless, the dreamy atmosphere surrounding Saga Toriimoto makes it one of Arashiyama&#8217;s best-kept secrets. <strong>Most of the traditional residential buildings lining the street have been converted to teahouses and shops while still maintaining their late Edo and early Meiji-era appearance of the 19th century.<\/strong> During your stroll on the historic street, you&#8217;ll also encounter a number of temples and shrines, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nenbutsuji.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Adashino Nenbutsuji<\/a> (\u5316\u91ce\u5ff5\u4ecf\u5bfa) with its charming collection of Buddha statues. In order to experience this authentic part of Arashiyama to its fullest extent, start your journey at Nison-in temple, which isn&#8217;t far from Torokko Arashiyama Station (\u30c8\u30ed\u30c3\u30b3\u5d50\u5c71\u99c5), and head northwards, past the Japanese Folk Dolls Museum. From here on, you can experience the main segment of Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street, all the way to the Gassho-style houses around the Saga Toriimoto Townscape Archive Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142757\/20200409130213_IMG_1032-02-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Some Gassho-style houses in Saga Toriimoto, Arashiyama\" data-id=\"68395\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142757\/20200409130213_IMG_1032-02.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409130213_img_1032-02\/\" class=\"wp-image-68395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142757\/20200409130213_IMG_1032-02-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142757\/20200409130213_IMG_1032-02-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142757\/20200409130213_IMG_1032-02-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142757\/20200409130213_IMG_1032-02-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142757\/20200409130213_IMG_1032-02.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Gassho-style houses line the rear segment of Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142512\/20200409122913_IMG_0974-02-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Sagatoriimoto - Street 4\" data-id=\"68392\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142512\/20200409122913_IMG_0974-02.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409122913_img_0974-02\/\" class=\"wp-image-68392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142512\/20200409122913_IMG_0974-02-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142512\/20200409122913_IMG_0974-02-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142512\/20200409122913_IMG_0974-02-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142512\/20200409122913_IMG_0974-02-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07142512\/20200409122913_IMG_0974-02.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The traditional streets are especially enjoyable under a blue sky<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143222\/20200409123303_IMG_0983-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Sagatoriimoto Street 1\" data-id=\"68401\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143222\/20200409123303_IMG_0983-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409123303_img_0983-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143222\/20200409123303_IMG_0983-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143222\/20200409123303_IMG_0983-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143222\/20200409123303_IMG_0983-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143222\/20200409123303_IMG_0983-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143222\/20200409123303_IMG_0983-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Traditional Japanese houses lining the street<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143155\/20200409123539_IMG_0989-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Sagatoriimoto Street 2\" data-id=\"68400\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143155\/20200409123539_IMG_0989-01.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409123539_img_0989-01\/\" class=\"wp-image-68400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143155\/20200409123539_IMG_0989-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143155\/20200409123539_IMG_0989-01-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143155\/20200409123539_IMG_0989-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143155\/20200409123539_IMG_0989-01-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07143155\/20200409123539_IMG_0989-01.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">A look at the classic architecture style dominant in Saga Toriimoto<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141355\/20200409170330_IMG_1189-02-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Smoke rising between traditional houses in Sagatoriimoto\" data-id=\"68387\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141355\/20200409170330_IMG_1189-02.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/20200409170330_img_1189-02\/\" class=\"wp-image-68387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141355\/20200409170330_IMG_1189-02-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141355\/20200409170330_IMG_1189-02-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141355\/20200409170330_IMG_1189-02-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141355\/20200409170330_IMG_1189-02-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/07141355\/20200409170330_IMG_1189-02.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Smoke rising between Gassho-style houses as the day comes to an end<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With these exciting destinations, we hope to paint a wider picture of the things to see in the Arashiyama area. Often the most memorable places are overshadowed by tourists flocking to only one specific destination. And because Kyoto is famous for a number of overly-popular sightseeing spots, the lesser-known beauties remain local secrets, waiting to be discovered by curious travelers. But in the end, it&#8217;s the aspect of exploring that makes the journey all the more unforgettable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1VEyWrq_JfeT1Szc0pvbjkOlmh9JEhwMa&amp;hl=en\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When exploring Kyoto, Japan&#8217;s cultural capital, a trip to Arashiyama (\u5d50\u5c71) is part of every traveler&#8217;s bucket list. 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