Arashiyama（嵐山, Arashiyama）
| Elevation | 382 m |
|---|---|
| Location | Kyoto Pref. (京都府 京都市 西京区) |
| Coordinates | 35.00958, 135.66639 |
Highlights of Arashiyama
- Elevation 382 m
- Located in Kyoto Pref.
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About Arashiyama
Arashiyama (嵐山, Storm Mountain) is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated historic site and place of scenic beauty.
Notable tourist sites
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (a.k.a. the Sagano Bamboo Forest)
The Iwatayama Monkey Park on the slopes of Arashiyama. Over 170 monkeys live at the park. While the monkeys are wild, they have become accustomed to humans. The park is on a small mountain not far from the Saga-Arashiyama rail station. Visitors can approach and photograph the monkeys. At the summit is a fenced enclosure where visitors can feed the monkeys.
The Moon Crossing Bridge (渡月橋, Togetsukyō), notable for its views of cherry blossoms and autumn colors on the slopes of Arashiyama
The tombstone of the Heike courtesan Kogo of Sagano
Tenryū-ji, the main temple of one of the 15 branches of the Rinzai school, one of the two main sects of Zen Buddhism in Japan
The hamlet of Kiyotaki, a small scenic village at the base of Mt. Atago, the home to a notable Shinto shrine.