Arashiyama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kyoto featuring landscape views, a park and forest scenes
Kyoto which includes landscape views, farmland and forest scenes
Arashiyama
Kyoto featuring hiking or walking, landscape views and forest scenes
Kyoto featuring forest scenes

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Arashiyama Hotel Deals

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

4 out of 5
5-4 Arashiyamanishiichikawacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$229 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$229
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Stay at this 4-star ryokan in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (340 reviews)
"Excellent hotel staff and very clean facilities"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$243 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$243
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,371 reviews)
"Fantastic traditional Japanese breakfast and western options as well. The hot springs were amazing and the best hard but very comfortable - it felt good for the back!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$232 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$232
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,630 reviews)
"Fantastic location"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$175 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$175
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,128 reviews)
"Good food and services!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$125 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$125
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,794 reviews)
"Property is nice and close to many attractions. There is also transportation (JR line) close by. Lots of food options and small shops. Close to Starbucks. Aquarium and railway museum just around the corner. 7-11 is just right beside hotel. Currency exchange machine at 7-11 as well."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"It was really close to the trains 2 options for breakfast"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Arashiyama

Ninnaji Temple which includes a park

Ukyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.

Ukyo Ward
Arashiyama Monkey Park which includes zoo animals and animals

Nishikyo Ward

Well liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Saihoji Temple, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.

Nishikyo Ward
Kyoto which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Nishijin

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine.

Nishijin
Nijo Castle showing a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto showing autumn leaves, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kamigyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward
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Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Shimogyo Ward


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