Arashiyama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pathway through a bamboo forest with a wooden fence on one side.
Two people walking through a bamboo forest.
A dense bamboo forest with tall, slender bamboo stalks and green leaves.
A pathway flanked by tall green bamboo stalks.
A road winding through a bamboo forest with a stone wall on one side.

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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 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$237 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$237
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this ryokan in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
"great experience and was so nice! 10/10 would stay again"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

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

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$140 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$140
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4 out of 5
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$132 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$132
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"I place to stay. My family and I (party of 10 people) and we all had a blast. The hotel cleanliness and organization top notch. Staff well trained, humble, knowledgeable, friendly, humble, there are many good qualities that I’ll be writing a lot. I definitely recommend you to check them out."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$157 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$157
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (292 reviews)
"Private onsens were good."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$106 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$106
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$211 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$211
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,537 reviews)
"Unusually large room for Japanese hotel, appreciated spa bath after long hot day. Locker system for luggage storage is secure and efficient (better than stacked out in open lobby). Didn’t have breakfast but it looked nice. Spacious lounge and lobby. So convenient across from Kyoto station. Will definitely ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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Our guide on where to stay in Arashiyama

Find the best Arashiyama areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Arashiyama
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Central Kyoto

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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Shimogyo Ward

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.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.



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