This is a nice place for couples to spend a day. You can see the bamboo forest, rent a small boat to run the shallow river and slowly walk through the streets to see the shops and eventually stop for a lunch/dinner in one of the restaurants. The place can be crowded but it seemed that it is calm and... More

To find the real gems in Arashiyama, make sure you take the time to explore the temples and gardens up in the mountains away from the train station. Tenryū-ji and the main bamboo grove were definitely worth the visit but it was once we got away from the crowds that we really fell in love with Arashiyama and could see... More

This is less then 30 minutes train ride to Saga Arashiyama Station from Kyoto Station and worth a day visit; although we stayed overnight so the trip was not so rushed. We visited the Bamboo Forest, temples, garden, and shopped for souvenirs while we people watched little girls dressed like geishas, and the jinpu, a traditional rickshaw pulled by these... More

Loved Saga Arashiyama, one of the highlights of our trip, so much to see Bamboo Grove, Monkey Park, great streets filled with shops and places to eat, lots to do

Reading others reviews I can see that many people enjoyed Arishyama and i think it's wonderful that they did. Personally, and maybe I was too spoilt by the temples in Kyoto, but after spending four days enjoying the temples, shrines and gardens in Kyoto proper, I felt very underwhelmed by Arishyama. I don't think it's worth the trip. The famous... More

Just when you think you have seen it all, before the very end of your Kyoto exploring you go and find this place. Vibrant quarter, packed with tourists and school children on excursions (as everywhere else in Kyoto), nice temples, parks, bamboo grove that is just amazing and it is really special must see, meditation spots, the river where you... More

The bamboo forest, the monkeys, and the beautiful homes and scenery were a big hit with us. The view of Kyoto from the mountain was spectacular!

To get away from the peak sakura season horde in the city, Arashimaya was more relaxing for me. Do check out the Sagano Bamboo Forest, which is very peaceful and zen. Listen out for the bamboos clanking against each other in the wind.

On the boat, lookin at petal of cherry blossom, mountain beside which also covered by pink- it was just heaven.... Also fantastic autum. Do not miss climb up mountain, go to very small temple. The view from there was excellent.