From "Kyoto Station" of JR Sagano Line bound for Kameoka, get off at JR "Saga-Arashiyama Station" and walk 12 minutes.
Time required: approx. 30 min.

In the morning, enjoy popular breads in the Japanese-style space [Bread, Espresso, and Arashiyama Garden], which was renovated from a 210-year-old prefectural-designated cultural asset residence. The Blanty Set (pine) is a luxurious morning meal that includes five kinds of bread, a mini salad, seasonal tiramisu, and more. The thoughtfulness of giving you a bag to take home is also appreciated.

Tenryuji Temple was built in 1339 to mourn the repose of the soul of Emperor Godaigo, and early morning visits are recommended as there are fewer visitors. The Sogenchi (Sogen Pond) Garden, which retains the appearance of the garden as it was when it was created by the monk Muso Kokushi about 700 years ago, is so beautiful with the changing leaves in autumn that you will want to spend the whole day looking at the garden.

If you come to Arashiyama, you cannot miss a stroll along the "bamboo grove path". ［A 400-meter path of bamboo and hedges runs from the north side of Tenryu-ji Temple to the entrance to Okusaga. Feel the beauty of the Japanese landscape of "bamboo" as far as the eye can see and the clear morning air of Arashiyama.

Visit KAMISHARAKU for souvenirs. In the store, which was renovated from her parents' house, you will find homemade shichimi (seven spices) created by Kayoko Kamisha, a condiment meister who believes that "a sprinkle or a spoonful can make a dish more delicious. The cute packaging makes it a perfect gift for those who are indebted to you!

［Passing through the bamboo grove path, visitors can reach the observatory at Arashiyama Park (Kameyama area) (also known as "Kameyama Park"), which is located at the summit of the mountain. The name comes from its association with Emperor Kameyama of the Kamakura period (1185-1333). From the observatory, a view of the Hozu River cruise boat and the trolley train awaits those who have worked hard to climb the mountain. Let the autumn leaves burn in your eyes as you take in the autumn scenery of Arashiyama.

After a lot of walking, go to the restaurant [as], which opened in December 2020. In a Japanese-style house nestled at the foot of Arashiyama, you can enjoy a menu that focuses on the best ingredients, and you can even stay overnight. Pizzas made with local ingredients, such as a shiso-based pizza that goes well with kujo leeks and shirasu (baby sardines) and an oil-based pizza with Manganji chili peppers and Fukuchiyama garlic, are exquisite.

Tea time at TEA ROOM KIKI Kyoto Arashiyama Honten, which opened in Arashiyama in November 2021. Specializing in tea and scones, the store offers carefully selected tableware, tea leaves suited to the Japanese palate, and homemade food. KIKI's cream tea, with its buttery clotted cream and sour raspberries, is the perfect 3:00 p.m. snack after a hard day's walk!

On autumn evenings when you feel like warming up, visit Snow Peak LAND STATION KYOTO ARASHIYAMA, a hands-on facility that showcases the charms of various regions in Japan. At the "Hand Held Bonfire Lounge" (from 2,200 yen per person), you can relax while watching a bonfire in the magnificent nature of Arashiyama. Don't forget to check out the limited-edition Arashiyama products! We also recommend stopping by in the morning to experience the "Snow Peak GO" bike rental tour (8,800 yen/person or more).

For dinner, you can visit Saganoya, a long-established diner loved by both locals and tourists alike, located right in front of JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, where it has been serving high cost-performance cuisine for the past 70 years. The owner recommends the yudofu set meal and the Saganoya set meal. The owner recommends the yudofu set meal and Saganoya Gozen. The delicious food and drinks are the perfect ending to your autumn tour of Arashiyama.

1 minute walk to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
JR Sagano line bound for Kyoto "Saga Arashiyama station" to "Kyoto station
Time required: approx. 15 min.

A ride on the Sagano Trolley Train, which operates between Arashiyama and Kameoka and attracts many visitors with its scenery along the tracks, is also recommended. Especially in autumn, you can luxuriously enjoy the colorful autumn leaves and the dynamic and fantastic scenes of the Hozugawa River Gorge from the train windows. Experience a trip on a classic-looking diesel locomotive.

One-way ride time: approx. 20 min.