Start
Start at Arashiyama Station
Walk to the Monkey Park Iwatayama
10 minutes
Monkey Park
The monkey park is on the south of the Togetsukyo Bridge. It takes about 20 minutes to climb the mountain to see the monkeys, and there are good views of Kyoto from the top.
Walk to Togetsukyo Bridge
5 minutes
Togetsukyo Bridge
Cross the Togetsukyo Bridge and spend a few minutes viewing the bridge. Some of the best views are from downstream of the bridge.
Walk to Tenryuji Temple
5 minutes
Tenryuji
Explore the expansive garden and rooms at Tenryuji Temple.
Leave Tenryuji through the back entrance
Bamboo Groves
Explore the bamboo groves behind Tenryuji Temple.
Walk to Arashiyama Station
5 minutes
Rent a bicycle
Cycle to Jojakkoji
10 minutes
Continue north from Jojakkoji to Gioji
5 minutes
Gioji
Gioji is a small, quiet temple known for its maple trees and moss garden.
Cycle northwards along the main road
5 minutes
Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street
Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street is a historic street lined by traditional townhouses (machiya). Explore the shops and restaurants along the way. This may be a good place to have lunch.
Continue north along the main road
5 minutes
Otagi Nenbutsuji
Otagi Nenbutsuji is a temple whose grounds are covered in hundreds of small stone statues.
Backtrack to Daikakuji Temple
10 minutes
Daikakuji
Explore Daikakuji, its buildings, museum and the Osawa Pond. It is one of the best places to feel the ancient court atmosphere and is often used for filming historical dramas.
Return to Arashiyama Station
10 minutes
Finish
