While a power spot where one can feel the murmur of the river and the sound of leaves on the trees, it is also a popular spot for sightseeing in Kyoto, as it is accessible in 20-30 minutes from the city center. Since many railroads run through the area, it is easy to visit from any area. During the fall holiday season, parking is scarce and crowded, so it is best to use public transportation. The nearest stations are Randen "Arashiyama" station, JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, and Hankyu "Arashiyama" station. Please refer to the MAP below to plan your sightseeing tour.

Editor's Voice.
To get to Togetsu Bridge, it is a 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line, a 12-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Line, and about a 10-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Line! There are also rental bicycles available, so we recommend that you tour Arashiyama by bicycle.

ARINCO offers crepes made with chewy green tea dough and filled with Kyoto's unique ingredients and seasonal fruits. The Chestnut Mont Blanc with Anno Sweet Potato Compote is a crepe filled with light milk ice cream, a squeeze of Mongolian cream, and a sprinkling of sticky sweet Anno sweet potatoes. Enjoy the taste of autumn while feeling the atmosphere of Kyoto.

Eating and drinking space / Benches available near Randen Arashiyama Station
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

At Shinpachi Jaya, where you can enjoy authentic gelato that has won a prize at an international gelato competition in Italy, you will find creative flavors such as Saga Tofu and Sakura Mochi that incorporate Japanese ingredients not usually associated with gelato. The Saga Tofu is made with a generous amount of Morika's tofu instead of soy milk, and is popular for its refreshing and elegant taste.

Eating and drinking space / Eat-in space available inside the restaurant
Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
Soy sauce is a must for Tofu gelato! The sweet and salty taste is addictive!

Gauatei Arashiyama, a restaurant where you can enjoy Kyoto's obanzai, also offers Kyoto-style fu dengaku and yuba gyoza on its takeout menu. The fu dengaku three-course set includes three types of fu, each with a different special miso: awa (millet) with red miso paste and colored arare (arare), yomogi (mugwort) with white miso paste and yuzu powder, and sesame with green tea miso paste and green tea powder.

Eating and drinking space / Chairs available in front of the restaurant
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Chasanraku, which offers high-quality Japanese tea, has a takeout-only tea stand next to the store. The matcha espuma latte has four beautiful-looking layers from the top: espuma, milk espuma, milk, and matcha syrup, and depending on where you point the straw, you can enjoy different tastes: the gently sweet matcha latte or the rich matcha flavor of the espuma.

Eating and drinking space / Benches available near Randen Arashiyama Station
Access/2 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 6 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 15 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
The lamp under the take-out counter with "Arashiyama, Kyoto" written on it is a hidden photo spot. It is recommended to take a picture with your drink!

Directly managed by Onomiyasu Honpo, a company that produces various Kyoto souvenirs such as tea and condiments, this store specializes in using only Kyoto's mulberry. Among the mulberry grass rice cakes and mulberry powdered green tea soft serve, both of which are attracting attention for their health and beauty benefits, the most eye-catching item is the luxurious gold leaf soft serve with plenty of gold leaf on top. Take the plunge and try it for yourself, and you may find it an unforgettable experience.

Eating and drinking space / Benches available near Randen Arashiyama Station
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Saga Cuisine [Ryoya] has been located in Arashiyama for over 70 years. At the Hondori branch, you can take out tempura prepared by craftsmen using traditional Japanese techniques. The fish bones are carefully removed to create a smooth texture, and the more you chew, the more the flavor of the fish spreads. In addition to the most popular Yuba Cheese, the restaurant also offers a variety of other tastes that will make you want to come back again and again, such as Shrimp Mayo and Tako Negi Sakure.

Eating and drinking space/eat-in available, use of benches along the Katsura River recommended.
Access/2 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 15 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

The cute round shape of Mamemono and Taiyaki makes you want to take a picture of it. The taiyakis are freshly baked and served as soon as possible, so you can enjoy them fresh and hot. The an-butter taiyaki is made with precious Hokkaido Hidaka butter, which is boldly inserted right in front of you. The shelf life is only one minute. Enjoy the marriage of anko (red bean paste) and butter before the butter melts away.

Eating and drinking space: Benches available in Arashiyama Shoryuen
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

The Arashiyama branch of Mar Blanche, famous for its tea sweets, a staple of Kyoto souvenirs, offers ice cream eclairs perfect for a stroll. The milky, rich Uji green tea soft serve and the crunchy cookie eclair are a perfect match. A pinch of salt, a secret ingredient, enhances the flavor of the aromatic green tea.

Eating and drinking space: Benches available in Arashiyama Shoryuen
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Ponte Luna is Arashiyama's first specialty pie store. The pies are just the right size for when you are hungry, and the slow-baked dough is fluffy and crispy. The meat pies are made with lean beef, mushrooms, and onions. The meat has a concentrated flavor, and the ginger and sansho (Japanese pepper) give it a slightly Japanese flavor.

Eating and drinking space / Eat-in space available inside the restaurant
Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 11 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

A pudding specialty store owned by Maizuru restaurant Ameiro Bistro Aruru. The pudding uses local ingredients such as Hiraya milk from Tango, and has a nostalgic flavor with a strong egg taste. The package was designed by Masumi Ishikawa, a modern ukiyoe woodblock print artist, and is popular as a souvenir.

Eating and drinking space / Eat-in space available inside the restaurant
Access/2 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 11 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

At the Arashiyama branch of Otabe, a famous confectionery company in Kyoto, we found a gourmet food that allows you to taste otabe and yatsuhashi together. The soft-serve ice cream is sandwiched between two pieces of ice cream, topped with five different colors of arare, yatsuhashi, and the green tea flavor of kotabe, a bite-size otabe. First, sip on the yatsuhashi to taste the soft-serve ice cream, then close the monaka and enjoy the feeling of being one with the mochi.

Eating and drinking space: available inside the restaurant depending on the time of year and time of day *If not available, use the benches at the foot of the Watarigatsu Bridge
Access/2 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 11 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

BANANA JUICE FACTORY is a small juice bar located at the entrance to the bamboo grove path, a sightseeing spot in Arashiyama. Banana juice made from ripe bananas and Kyoto milk is soft, creamy, and refreshing. The sweetness of the ingredients spreads so well that it is hard to believe that no sugar is used. Another popular menu item is the black honey and soybean flour banana parfait made with ripe bananas. This Japanese sweet with a double serving of rich vanilla ice cream is also available for take-out. If you want to be comforted by the gentle natural sweetness, this is the place to go.

Eating and drinking space/eat-in available
Access/6 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 8 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 17 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere
Editor's Voice.
A surprisingly secluded rest spot nestled at the entrance to a bamboo grove! It is a little secluded, so check it out to make sure you don't miss it. You will be greeted by the friendly owner.

The Japanese sweets store [Koto Imo Honpo] is located near the entrance to the bamboo grove path. In the fall, as the name suggests, sweet potato chips, daikaimo, and other sweet potato foods for takeout are available for purchase. Another specialty is the large Mitarashi dumplings. The dumplings are served in a cup filled with sauce, so be sure to dip them in the sauce while biting into the dumpling.

Eating and drinking space / Eat-in space available inside the restaurant
Access/5 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 7 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 16 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

The café, run by Yojiya, a well-known brand of oil absorbent paper, offers popular menu items such as face parfait and face cappuccino, both designed with Yojiya's logo. If you get tired of strolling around, take a break at this stylish cafe built in an old private house. Aburatori-gami (oil absorbent paper) is also available for purchase, so stop by for some shopping.

Eating and drinking space/eat-in available
Access/10 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 7 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 16 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

The tea latte specialty store [CHAVATY], which uses carefully selected high-quality tea leaves, offers take-out tea soft serve ice cream with a rich aroma that only a tea specialty store can provide. The tea leaves are crushed and made as they are, so you can enjoy the whole tea's true flavor. In addition to the authentic taste, the rounded shape of the ice cream is also a photo-worthy feature of the shop.

Eating and drinking space / Use benches along the Katsura River
Access/6 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 7 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 15 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

This take-out canele specialty store opened in November 2024 in 98 PARK, a short walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station. Along with freshly baked canelés, customers can relax and enjoy flavored tea from CHA YUAN, a tea specialty store headquartered in France, in the lush greenery of the premises. Pre-opening during the year.

Eating and drinking space: Yes
Access/13 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 22 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 1 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Terakoya Honpo, also known for its wet Okaki, offers colorful dumplings perfect for eating and walking around, exclusively at its Arashiyama store. The chewy dumplings are topped with seasonal red bean paste, and this fall, you can enjoy one filled with autumn flavors such as purple sweet potato red bean paste, baked sweet potato red bean paste, dark Uji green tea red bean paste, and chestnut red bean paste.

Eating and drinking space / No eating and drinking space in the restaurant. Take out and use benches at the foot of Watarigatsu Bridge or along the Katsura River.
Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
They look cute when photographed with kimonos. In addition to dumplings, there are also wet okaki in various flavors.

At the Arashiyama branch of Tsuruya Chosei, which explores the possibilities of new Kyoto sweets while preserving tradition, cute cranes with dull eyes are waiting for their cue. The Tsuru Dorayaki is made of white bean dumplings named Tsurumaru, which are sandwiched between cranes, adding cuteness and chewiness to the dorayaki carefully baked by artisans.

Eating and drinking space/eat-in space available
Access/2 min. walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Stn., 8 min. walk from Randen Arashiyama Stn., 20 min. walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Stn.
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
I fell in love with Tsurumaru's eyes at first sight...

Nakagawa Invention Hall was opened by the brothers who owned Chalakusouju, a kitchen car restaurant, with the concept of "enjoying truly delicious food with new ideas. The dashimaki rice burger is an original burger layered with Japanese ingredients. The savory aroma of the burnt soy sauce in the rice bun, the sour taste of the shibazuke pickles, and the freshness of the shiso leaves come together to create a burger that will fill you with happiness as you continue eating.

Eating and drinking space available in front of the restaurant
Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 6 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 15 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

At Kyoto Kinnohana, a store specializing in sweet potato and chestnut sweets, you will find stick-type Mont Blanc sweet potato dumplings that are perfect for takeout. The chewy dumplings are filled with mild sweet potato red bean paste and topped with a moist, rich roasted chestnut paste, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors at once.

Access/10 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 1 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 25 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
Why not go a little further and visit Turtle Island Park?

Kyoto croquettes made with plenty of Japanese black beef from a specialty restaurant [Kyoto Arashiyama Nakamuraya] are loved not only for eating on the go, but also as a side dish for dinner, a snack when you are hungry, and for a wide range of other occasions. The unique sweetness of the wagyu beef and the unique crispiness created by the original frying oil give the croquettes a nostalgic taste.

Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 5 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 17 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
It has fans among celebrities and has even been featured on TV. The batter is so thin that you can eat it easily even if you are full.