Kyoto: Arashiyama (Around Togetsukyo/Arashiyama Park Kameyama area)
Saga-Arashiyama is located in the western part of Kyoto City. It is one of Kyoto’s premier scenic spots where you can enjoy seasonal scenery like Cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. In addition to the “Togetsukyo Bridge” and “Bamboo Grove Path,” which can be said to be the symbols of Arashiyama, there are various temples, shrines, parks, etc. It is very popular as a tourist spot, so we recommend shooting early in the morning.
If you go a little north of Arashiyama, you will find the Saga Toriimoto Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, where you will feel as if you have traveled back in time. There are relatively few people, so it is recommended for those who want to take pictures in a relaxed manner.
A little further north is Atago Nenbutsuji Temple, a unique place. You will be welcomed by 1,200 stone Rakan statues dedicated to general worshipers.
Shooting time reference
Cherry blossoms: Late March to early April
Fresh greenery: Mid-April to early November
Autumn leaves: Mid-November to early December
Travel cost：¥1600
How crowded （Spring）：★★★☆☆
How crowded （Autumn）：★★★★☆
※Around Togetsukyo Bridge, always busy
Fresh green in May Nakanoshima Bridge photo spot near Togetsukyo Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo
Fresh green in May, Arashiyama Park, Nakanoshima district Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nakanoshima district
In front of Arashiyama Station on the Keifuku Line, there are rows of shops Kyoto: Arashiyama
On the famous Togetsukyo Bridge Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge
Fresh green in May Nakanoshima Bridge photo spot near Togetsukyo
Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo
Togetsukyo Bridge is a very popular spot, so early morning photography is a must Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge
Togetsukyo in the background Kyoto: Arashiyama
Togetsukyo Bridge is a very popular spot, so early morning photography is a must
Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge
Taking a break on the way to Arashiyama Park Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
With the Katsura River flowing in front of Arashiyama Park in the background
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama District
There are stone pavements on the way to Arashiyama Park, so it looks good with Kimono
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park, Kameyama area
Fashionably out of focus Kyoto: Arashiyama Park, Kameyama area
Cobblestones go well with kimonos Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
Arashiyama Park is actually a little-known spot with few people
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park, Kameyama area
Strolling around in WasaoPhotography’s kimono
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
Cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in autumn
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park, Kameyama area
Strolling around in WasaoPhotography’s kimono Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and colored leaves in autumn throughout the year
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
Kyoto: Arashiyama
(Around Togetsukyo/Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
Saga-Arashiyama is located in the western part of Kyoto City. It is one of Kyoto’s premier scenic spots where you can enjoy seasonal scenery like Cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. In addition to the “Togetsukyo Bridge” and “Bamboo Grove Path,” which can be said to be the symbols of Arashiyama, there are various temples, shrines, parks, etc. It is very popular as a tourist spot, so we recommend shooting early in the morning.
If you go a little north of Arashiyama, you will find the Saga Toriimoto Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, where you will feel as if you have traveled back in time. There are relatively few people, so it is recommended for those who want to take pictures in a relaxed manner.
A little further north is Atago Nenbutsuji Temple, a unique place. You will be welcomed by 1,200 stone Rakan statues dedicated to general worshipers.
Shooting time reference
Cherry blossoms: Late March to early April
Fresh greenery: Mid-April to early November
Autumn leaves: Mid-November to early December
Travel cost：¥1600
How crowded （Spring）：★★★☆☆
How crowded （Autumn）：★★★★☆
※Around Togetsukyo Bridge, always busy
Fresh green in May Nakanoshima Bridge photo spot near Togetsukyo Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo
Fresh green in May, Arashiyama Park, Nakanoshima district
Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nakanoshima district
In front of Arashiyama Station on the Keifuku Line
There are rows of shops Kyoto: Arashiyama
On the famous Togetsukyo Bridge
Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge
Fresh green in May Nakanoshima Bridge photo spot near Togetsukyo
Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo
Togetsukyo Bridge is a very popular spot, so early morning photography is a must Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge
Togetsukyo in the background Kyoto: Arashiyama
Togetsukyo Bridge is a very popular spot, so early morning photography is a must Kyoto: Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge
Taking a break on the way to Arashiyama Park
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
With the Katsura River flowing in front of Arashiyama Park in the background Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama District
There are stone pavements on the way to Arashiyama Park, so it looks good with Kimono Kyoto: Arashiyama Park, Kameyama area
Fashionably out of focus Kyoto: Arashiyama Park, Kameyama area
Cobblestones go well with kimonos
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
Arashiyama Park is actually a little-known spot with few people
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park, Kameyama area
Strolling around in WasaoPhotography’s kimono
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
Cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in autumn
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park, Kameyama area
Strolling around in WasaoPhotography’s kimono
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area
You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and colored leaves in autumn throughout the year
Kyoto: Arashiyama Park Kameyama area