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  • The unique foot bath at Arashiyama Station is regarded as a popular tourist hotspot. Arashiyama is a popular area of Kyoto but it requires lots of walking, so visitors use it to relieve their aching feet.  It is effective at treating nerve pain not to mention general fatigue.
    arashiyama-station-foot-bath-1.jpg
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Oi River, which forms a backdrop to the district.  Its famous Sagano Bamboo Grove is one of the most beautiful bamboo forests in Japan. The sound of the wind in this bamboo forest has been voted as one of "one hundred must-be-preserved sounds of Japan" by the Japanese government.
    arashiyama-bamboo-5.jpg
  • Bread and Espresso Garden has been renovated as a cafe from Former Kobayashi House a 210-year-old tangible cultural property designated by Kyoto Prefecture.  The thatched building was originally located in a rural area of Sonobe and relocated to the current location of Arashiyama.  The garden itself, which was created in the center of the store site, is a very new garden designed specifically to enhance the structures.
    kobayashi-espresso-chocolate-1.jpg
  • Arashiyama Rakan is located in front of Hogon-in Temple. There are about 70 Rakan Statue that belong to the temple. It is one of most popular spots in Arashiyama. In front of Hogon-in’s main gate is an arrangement of statues known as the Arashiyama Rakan, a rakan being a fully enlightened Buddhist sage. Rakan is the short name of Arahan. It's a name for holly and respectable person.
    tenryuji-rakan-2.jpg
  • Arashiyama bamboo groves are found behind Tenryuji Temple and along the trail to the Okochi Sanso. The bamboo is still used to manufacture various products, such as baskets, cups, boxes, mats and pieces of art at workshops in the Arashiyama area.  The bamboo grove trail is known in Japanese as Chikurin-no-komichi.  The grove is one of the most beautiful bamboo forests in Japan.
    kyoto-bamboo-forest-5.jpg
  • Arashiyama Rakan is located in front of Hogon-in Temple. There are about 70 Rakan Statue that belong to the temple. It is one of most popular spots in Arashiyama. In front of Hogon-in’s main gate is an arrangement of statues known as the Arashiyama Rakan, a rakan being a fully enlightened Buddhist sage. Rakan is the short name of Arahan. It's a name for holly and respectable person.
    tenryuji-rakan-1.jpg
  • Rickshaw at Arashiyama bamboo groves, found behind Tenryuji Temple and along the trail to the Okochi Sanso. The bamboo is still used to manufacture various products, such as baskets, cups, boxes, mats and pieces of art at workshops in the Arashiyama area.  The bamboo grove trail is known in Japanese as Chikurin-no-komichi
    japanese-rickshaw-16.jpg
  • Rickshaws still ply the streets of Arashiyama in the rural part of Kyoto. Nowadays the rickshaw pullers tend to be university students, working at a part-time job rather than this being a blue-collar low level job.  The bamboo grove at Arashiyama, where this rickshaw and passengers is located,  is one of Kyoto's best retreats from the urban scene.
    japanese-rickshaw-5.jpg
  • Chikurin-no-Michi or the Path of Bamboo is long path of bamboo trees in Arashiyama behind Tenryuji Temple. The scene appears frequently on Japanese TV dramas and in Japanese movies,particularly those set in Kyoto.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-41.jpg
  • Arashiyama Station’s “Kimono Forest” is a colorful aspect of the station’s facelift includes designer Yasumichi Morita creations of kimono fabric patterns arranged on cylindrical columns.  The patterns have been placed inside 600 illuminated poles along pathways of the station, creating a “kimono forest”.
    kimono-forest-6.jpg
  • Rickshaws still ply the streets of Arashiyama in the rural part of Kyoto. Nowadays the rickshaw pullers tend to be university students, working at a part-time job rather than this being a blue-collar low level job.
    japanese-rickshaw-14.jpg
  • Kyoto Rickshaw Puller and Passengers - Rickshaws still ply the streets of Arashiyama in the rural part of Kyoto. Nowadays the rickshaw pullers tend to be university students, working at a part-time job rather than this being a blue-collar low level job.
    japanese-rickshaw-10.jpg
  • Arashiyama Station’s “Kimono Forest” is a colorful aspect of the station’s facelift includes designer Yasumichi Morita creations of kimono fabric patterns arranged on cylindrical columns.  The patterns have been placed inside 600 illuminated poles along pathways of the station, creating a “kimono forest”.
    kimono-forest-9.jpg
  • Arashiyama Station’s “Kimono Forest” is a colorful aspect of the station’s facelift includes designer Yasumichi Morita creations of kimono fabric patterns arranged on cylindrical columns.  The patterns have been placed inside 600 illuminated poles along pathways of the station, creating a “kimono forest”.
    kimono-forest-8.jpg
  • Arashiyama Station’s “Kimono Forest” is a colorful aspect of the station’s facelift includes designer Yasumichi Morita creations of kimono fabric patterns arranged on cylindrical columns.  The patterns have been placed inside 600 illuminated poles along pathways of the station, creating a “kimono forest”.
    kimono-forest-5.jpg
  • Rickshaw at Chikurin-no-Michi or the Path of Bamboo is long path of bamboo trees in Arashiyama behind Tenryuji Temple. The scene appears frequently on Japanese TV dramas and in Japanese movies,particularly those set in Kyoto.
    japanese-rickshaw-17.jpg
  • Arashiyama Rickshaw Pullers - Rickshaws still ply the streets of Arashiyama in the rural part of Kyoto. Nowadays the rickshaw pullers tend to be university students, working at a part-time job rather than this being a blue-collar low level job.
    japanese-rickshaw-6.jpg
  • Bread and Espresso Garden has been renovated as a cafe from Former Kobayashi House a 210-year-old tangible cultural property designated by Kyoto Prefecture.  The thatched building was originally located in a rural area of Sonobe and relocated to the current location of Arashiyama.  The garden itself, which was created in the center of the store site, is a very new garden designed specifically to enhance the structures.
    kobayashi-espresso-chocolate-2.jpg
  • Arashiyama Station’s “Kimono Forest” is a colorful aspect of the station’s facelift includes designer Yasumichi Morita creations of kimono fabric patterns arranged on cylindrical columns.  The patterns have been placed inside 600 illuminated poles along pathways of the station, creating a “kimono forest”.
    kimono-forest-7.jpg
  • Arashiyama Station’s facelift includes designer Yasumichi Morita creations of kimono fabric patterns arranged on cylindrical columns.  The patterns have been placed inside 600 illuminated poles along pathways of the station, creating a “kimono forest”.
    kimono-forest-2.jpg
  • Boat tours down the Hozu River from Kameoka to Arashiyama take roughly two hours, leading through a picturesque canyon and over some rapids. The boats seat about twenty people and are powered by boatmen with poles and oars.  Other types of boats cruise at more leisurely pace with one oarsman and skip the rapids.
    hozu-river-5.jpg
  • Rickshaw Passengers - Rickshaws still ply the streets of Arashiyama in the rural part of Kyoto. Nowadays the rickshaw pullers tend to be university students, working at a part-time job rather than this being a blue-collar low level job.
    japanese-rickshaw-7.jpg
  • Arashiyama Station’s facelift includes designer Yasumichi Morita creations of kimono fabric patterns arranged on cylindrical columns.  The patterns have been placed inside 600 illuminated poles along pathways of the station, creating a “kimono forest”.
    kimono-forest-3.jpg
  • Boat tours down the Hozu River from Kameoka to Arashiyama take roughly two hours, leading through a picturesque canyon and over some rapids. The boats seat about twenty people and are powered by three boatmen with poles and oars.  Other types of boats cruise at more leisurely pace with one oarsman and skip the rapids.
    hozu-river-4.jpg
  • Bread and Espresso Garden has been renovated as a cafe from Former Kobayashi House a 210-year-old tangible cultural property designated by Kyoto Prefecture.  The thatched building was originally located in a rural area of Sonobe and relocated to the current location of Arashiyama.  The garden itself, which was created in the center of the store site, is a very new garden designed specifically to enhance the structures.
    kobayashi-espresso-chocolate-3.jpg
  • Boat tours down the Hozu River from Kameoka to Arashiyama take roughly two hours, leading through a picturesque canyon and over some rapids. The boats seat about twenty people and are powered by three boatmen with poles and oars.  Other types of boats cruise at more leisurely pace with one oarsman and skip the rapids.
    hozu-river-2.jpg
  • Arashiyama Station’s facelift includes designer Yasumichi Morita creations of kimono fabric patterns arranged on cylindrical columns.  The patterns have been placed inside 600 illuminated poles along pathways of the station, creating a “kimono forest”.
    kimono-forest-1.jpg
  • Boat tours down the Hozu River from Kameoka to Arashiyama take roughly two hours, leading through a picturesque canyon and over some rapids. The boats seat about twenty people and are powered by three boatmen with poles and oars.  Other types of boats cruise at more leisurely pace with one oarsman and skip the rapids.
    hozu-river-3.jpg
  • The Togetsukyo Bridge is a famous landmark in Arashiyama. The Hozu River, over which the bridge is built, is a favorite spot in Kyoto for river boat rides and viewing the autumn foliage.  The Katsura River is a continuation of the Hozu River on either side of the bridge.
    hozu-river-9.jpg
  • The Togetsukyo Bridge is a famous landmark in Arashiyama. The Hozu River, over which the bridge is built, is a favorite spot in Kyoto for river boat rides and viewing the autumn foliage.  The Katsura River is a continuation of the Hozu River on either side of the bridge.
    hozu-river-11.jpg
  • Nison-in Temple is a scenic temple that offers pleasant strolling, particularly during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons. It’s not one of the major sights in Arashiyama, so Nison-in is a good way to avoid crowds during those busy seasons.  Although its gardens consist of small plots of moss surrounding trees, not the usual massive Zen dry garden, nevertheless Nison-in is a welcoming place to avoid crowds in a peaceful setting.  Built between 834 and 847 in the Heian period, Nisonin Temple was established as the official temple of Emperor Saga. Nison-in was originally a place to study all four Buddhist sects—Tendai, Shingon, Risshu and Jodo—but it has been a Tendai temple (only)  since the Meiji period.
    nison-in-arashiyama-01.jpg
  • Nison-in Temple is a scenic temple that offers pleasant strolling, particularly during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons. It’s not one of the major sights in Arashiyama, so Nison-in is a good way to avoid crowds during those busy seasons.  Although its gardens consist of small plots of moss surrounding trees, not the usual massive Zen dry garden, nevertheless Nison-in is a welcoming place to avoid crowds in a peaceful setting.  Built between 834 and 847 in the Heian period, Nisonin Temple was established as the official temple of Emperor Saga. Nison-in was originally a place to study all four Buddhist sects—Tendai, Shingon, Risshu and Jodo—but it has been a Tendai temple (only)  since the Meiji period.
    nison-in-arashiyama-05.jpg
  • Nison-in Temple is a scenic temple that offers pleasant strolling, particularly during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons. It’s not one of the major sights in Arashiyama, so Nison-in is a good way to avoid crowds during those busy seasons.  Although its gardens consist of small plots of moss surrounding trees, not the usual massive Zen dry garden, nevertheless Nison-in is a welcoming place to avoid crowds in a peaceful setting.  Built between 834 and 847 in the Heian period, Nisonin Temple was established as the official temple of Emperor Saga. Nison-in was originally a place to study all four Buddhist sects—Tendai, Shingon, Risshu and Jodo—but it has been a Tendai temple (only)  since the Meiji period.
    nison-in-arashiyama-02.jpg
  • Nison-in Temple is a scenic temple that offers pleasant strolling, particularly during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons. It’s not one of the major sights in Arashiyama, so Nison-in is a good way to avoid crowds during those busy seasons.  Although its gardens consist of small plots of moss surrounding trees, not the usual massive Zen dry garden, nevertheless Nison-in is a welcoming place to avoid crowds in a peaceful setting.  Built between 834 and 847 in the Heian period, Nisonin Temple was established as the official temple of Emperor Saga. Nison-in was originally a place to study all four Buddhist sects—Tendai, Shingon, Risshu and Jodo—but it has been a Tendai temple (only)  since the Meiji period.
    nison-in-arashiyama-04.jpg
  • Nison-in Temple is a scenic temple that offers pleasant strolling, particularly during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons. It’s not one of the major sights in Arashiyama, so Nison-in is a good way to avoid crowds during those busy seasons.  Although its gardens consist of small plots of moss surrounding trees, not the usual massive Zen dry garden, nevertheless Nison-in is a welcoming place to avoid crowds in a peaceful setting.  Built between 834 and 847 in the Heian period, Nisonin Temple was established as the official temple of Emperor Saga. Nison-in was originally a place to study all four Buddhist sects—Tendai, Shingon, Risshu and Jodo—but it has been a Tendai temple (only)  since the Meiji period.
    nison-in-arashiyama-03.jpg
  • Nison-in Temple is a scenic temple that offers pleasant strolling, particularly during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons. It’s not one of the major sights in Arashiyama, so Nison-in is a good way to avoid crowds during those busy seasons.  Although its gardens consist of small plots of moss surrounding trees, not the usual massive Zen dry garden, nevertheless Nison-in is a welcoming place to avoid crowds in a peaceful setting.  Built between 834 and 847 in the Heian period, Nisonin Temple was established as the official temple of Emperor Saga. Nison-in was originally a place to study all four Buddhist sects—Tendai, Shingon, Risshu and Jodo—but it has been a Tendai temple (only)  since the Meiji period.
    nison-in-arashiyama-06.jpg
  • Hokyo-in Zen Garden - Houkyo-in is located in Arashiyama Kyoto. Emperor Shirakawa 1053-1129 ordered its construction. The interesting thing about this temple is not  so much its history, but how beautiful its garden is in autumn.  It is rightly famous for its autumn foliage.  Hokyoin is closed to the public for much of the year, and outside of autumn foliage season, on the rare occasions when it is open it is much quieter than other Arashiyama venues.
    hokyo-in-008.jpg
  • Houkyo-in is located in Arashiyama Kyoto. Emperor Shirakawa 1053-1129 ordered its construction. The interesting thing about this temple is not  so much its history, but how beautiful its garden is in autumn.  It is rightly famous for its autumn foliage.  Hokyoin is closed to the public for much of the year, and outside of autumn foliage season, on the rare occasions when it is open it is much quieter than other Arashiyama venues.
    hokyo-in-009.jpg
  • Hokyo-in Zen Garden - Houkyo-in is located in Arashiyama Kyoto. Emperor Shirakawa 1053-1129 ordered its construction. The interesting thing about this temple is not  so much its history, but how beautiful its garden is in autumn.  It is rightly famous for its autumn foliage.  Hokyoin is closed to the public for much of the year, and outside of autumn foliage season, on the rare occasions when it is open it is much quieter than other Arashiyama venues.
    hokyo-in-005.jpg
  • Houkyo-in is located in Arashiyama Kyoto. Emperor Shirakawa 1053-1129 ordered its construction. The interesting thing about this temple is not  so much its history, but how beautiful its garden is in autumn.  It is rightly famous for its autumn foliage.  Hokyoin is closed to the public for much of the year, and outside of autumn foliage season, on the rare occasions when it is open it is much quieter than other Arashiyama venues.
    hokyo-in-002.jpg
  • Houkyo-in is located in Arashiyama Kyoto. Emperor Shirakawa 1053-1129 ordered its construction. The interesting thing about this temple is not  so much its history, but how beautiful its garden is in autumn.  It is rightly famous for its autumn foliage.  Hokyoin is closed to the public for much of the year, and outside of autumn foliage season, on the rare occasions when it is open it is much quieter than other Arashiyama venues.
    hokyo-in-004.jpg
  • Rickshaws have made a big comeback in Japan, especially around traditional places such as Kyoto, though their use is more a photo opportunity than for real transportation.  Usually the ride consists of a quick, token 15 minute tour with an all-important photo opportunity at the end.
    japanese-rickshaw-15.jpg
  • Hokyo-in Zen Garden - Houkyo-in is located in Arashiyama Kyoto. Emperor Shirakawa 1053-1129 ordered its construction. The interesting thing about this temple is not  so much its history, but how beautiful its garden is in autumn.  It is rightly famous for its autumn foliage.  Hokyoin is closed to the public for much of the year, and outside of autumn foliage season, on the rare occasions when it is open it is much quieter than other Arashiyama venues.
    hokyo-in-003.jpg
  • Hogon-in was built as a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji.  Like many Kyoto temples, it was damaged by the fires of the Onin war. It was reconstructed in the 16th century and moved to its present location in Arashiyama.   The templeís zen garden "The Garden of the Lion's Roarî.  The temple enshrines many statues of Kannon, as well as another set of statues Arashiyama Arhats - disciples of Buddha.  There are 500 Arhats if you have the time you to count.
    hogon-in-2-amber.jpg
  • Hogon-in was built as a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji.  Like many Kyoto temples, it was damaged by the fires of the Onin war. It was reconstructed in the 16th century and moved to its present location in Arashiyama.   The templeís zen garden "The Garden of the Lion's Roarî.  The temple enshrines many statues of Kannon, as well as another set of statues Arashiyama Arhats - disciples of Buddha.  There are 500 Arhats if you have the time you to count.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-201.jpg
  • Chikurin-no-Michi or the Path of Bamboo is long path of bamboo trees in Arashiyama behind Tenryuji Temple. The scene appears frequently on Japanese TV dramas and in Japanese movies,particularly those set in Kyoto.
    kyoto-bamboo-forest-8.jpg
  • Hokyo-in Zen Garden - Houkyo-in is located in Arashiyama Kyoto. Emperor Shirakawa 1053-1129 ordered its construction. The interesting thing about this temple is not  so much its history, but how beautiful its garden is in autumn.  It is rightly famous for its autumn foliage.  Hokyoin is closed to the public for much of the year, and outside of autumn foliage season, on the rare occasions when it is open it is much quieter than other Arashiyama venues.
    hokyo-in-007.jpg
  • Houkyo-in is located in Arashiyama Kyoto. Emperor Shirakawa 1053-1129 ordered its construction. The interesting thing about this temple is not  so much its history, but how beautiful its garden is in autumn.  It is rightly famous for its autumn foliage.  Hokyoin is closed to the public for much of the year, and outside of autumn foliage season, on the rare occasions when it is open it is much quieter than other Arashiyama venues.
    hokyo-in-006.jpg
  • Chikurin-no-Michi or the Path of Bamboo is a long path of bamboo trees in Arashiyama behind Tenryuji Temple. The scene appears frequently on Japanese TV dramas and in Japanese movies, particularly those set in Kyoto.
    kyoto-bamboo-forest-1.jpg
  • Chikurin-no-Michi or the Path of Bamboo is long path of bamboo trees in Arashiyama behind Tenryuji Temple. The scene appears frequently on Japanese TV dramas and in Japanese movies,particularly those set in Kyoto.
    kyoto-bamboo-forest-2.jpg
  • Chikurin-no-Michi or the Path of Bamboo is long path of bamboo trees in Arashiyama behind Tenryuji Temple. The scene appears frequently on Japanese TV dramas and in Japanese movies,particularly those set in Kyoto.
    kyoto-bamboo-forest-6.jpg
  • Chikurin-no-Michi or the Path of Bamboo is long path of bamboo trees in Arashiyama behind Tenryuji Temple. The scene appears frequently on Japanese TV dramas and in Japanese movies,particularly those set in Kyoto.
    kyoto-bamboo-forest-9.jpg
  • Chikurin-no-Michi or the Path of Bamboo is long path of bamboo trees in Arashiyama behind Tenryuji Temple. The scene appears frequently on Japanese TV dramas and in Japanese movies,particularly those set in Kyoto.
    kyoto-bamboo-forest-10.jpg
  • Hogon-in was built as a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji.  Like many Kyoto temples, it was damaged by the fires of the Onin war. It was reconstructed in the 16th century and moved to its present location in Arashiyama.   The temple’s zen garden "The Garden of the Lion's Roar”.  The temple enshrines many statues of Kannon, as well as another set of statues Arashiyama Arhats - disciples of Buddha.  There are 500 Arhats if you have the time you to count.
    hogon-in-2.jpg
  • Hogon-in was built as a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji.  Like many Kyoto temples, it was damaged by the fires of the Onin war. It was reconstructed in the 16th century and moved to its present location in Arashiyama.   The temple’s zen garden "The Garden of the Lion's Roar”.  The temple enshrines many statues of Kannon, as well as another set of statues Arashiyama Arhats - disciples of Buddha.  There are 500 Arhats if you have the time you to count.
    hogon-in-6.jpg
  • Hogon-in was built as a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji.  Like many Kyoto temples, it was damaged by the fires of the Onin war. It was reconstructed in the 16th century and moved to its present location in Arashiyama.   The temple’s zen garden "The Garden of the Lion's Roar”.  The temple enshrines many statues of Kannon, as well as another set of statues Arashiyama Arhats - disciples of Buddha.  There are 500 Arhats if you have the time you to count.
    hogon-in-4.jpg
  • Hogon-in was built as a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji.  Like many Kyoto temples, it was damaged by the fires of the Onin war. It was reconstructed in the 16th century and moved to its present location in Arashiyama.   The temple’s zen garden "The Garden of the Lion's Roar”.  The temple enshrines many statues of Kannon, as well as another set of statues Arashiyama Arhats - disciples of Buddha.  There are 500 Arhats if you have the time you to count.
    hogon-in-1.jpg
  • Hogon-in was built as a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji.  Like many Kyoto temples, it was damaged by the fires of the Onin war. It was reconstructed in the 16th century and moved to its present location in Arashiyama.   The temple’s zen garden "The Garden of the Lion's Roar”.  The temple enshrines many statues of Kannon, as well as another set of statues Arashiyama Arhats - disciples of Buddha.  There are 500 Arhats if you have the time you to count.
    hogon-in-3.jpg
  • Hogon-in was built as a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji.  Like many Kyoto temples, it was damaged by the fires of the Onin war. It was reconstructed in the 16th century and moved to its present location in Arashiyama.   The temple’s zen garden "The Garden of the Lion's Roar”.  The temple enshrines many statues of Kannon, as well as another set of statues Arashiyama Arhats - disciples of Buddha.  There are 500 Arhats if you have the time you to count.
    hogon-in-5.jpg
  • Kogenji Temple Garden - known as Kosho-no-Niwa makes use of Arashiyama as borrowed scenery. The dry karesansui garden in front of the main hall was created by Sone Zouen , has the nickname of Tiger Garden because of a poem written about it: “the cloud occurs, and the tiger is struck by the wind”, The composition of the dry garden in harmony with maple trees and cherry trees makes this one of the best in Arashiyama. 
    Kogenji-1.jpg
  • Kogenji Temple Garden - known as Kosho-no-Niwa makes use of Arashiyama as borrowed scenery. The dry karesansui garden in front of the main hall was created by Sone Zouen , has the nickname of Tiger Garden because of a poem written about it: “the cloud occurs, and the tiger is struck by the wind”, The composition of the dry garden in harmony with maple trees and cherry trees makes this one of the best in Arashiyama. 
    Kogenji-3.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-15.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-12.jpg
  • Kogenji Temple Garden - known as Kosho-no-Niwa makes use of Arashiyama as borrowed scenery. The dry karesansui garden in front of the main hall was created by Sone Zouen , has the nickname of Tiger Garden because of a poem written about it: “the cloud occurs, and the tiger is struck by the wind”, The composition of the dry garden in harmony with maple trees and cherry trees makes this one of the best in Arashiyama. 
    Kogenji-2.jpg
  • Okochi Sanso “Mountain Villa” is the former home and garden of the Japanese film actor Denjiro Okochi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is known for its gardens and buildings that are recorded as cultural properties by the national government including: a traditional Japanese villa and teahouses set within a Japanese strolling garden. They were built up over the years by Okochi to as one of his residences, but were opened to the public after his death in 1962. The various gardens were designed to show off each of the four seasons.
    okochi-sanso-8.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-4.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-18.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-14.jpg
  • The Hozu River is a favorite spot in Kyoto for river boat rides and viewing the autumn foliage.  The Katsura River is a continuation of the Hozu River on the southern side of the bridge.
    hozu-river-8.jpg
  • Okochi Sanso “Mountain Villa” is the former home and garden of the Japanese film actor Denjiro Okochi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is known for its gardens and buildings that are recorded as cultural properties by the national government including: a traditional Japanese villa and teahouses set within a Japanese strolling garden. They were built up over the years by Okochi to as one of his residences, but were opened to the public after his death in 1962. The various gardens were designed to show off each of the four seasons.
    okochi-sanso-10.jpg
  • The Hozu River is a favorite spot in Kyoto for river boat rides and viewing the autumn foliage.  The Katsura River is a continuation of the Hozu River on the south side of the Togetsukyo bridge and a favorite riverside stroll in Ararashiyama section of Kyoto.
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  • Okochi Sanso “Mountain Villa” is the former home and garden of the Japanese film actor Denjiro Okochi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is known for its gardens and buildings that are recorded as cultural properties by the national government including: a traditional Japanese villa and teahouses set within a Japanese strolling garden. They were built up over the years by Okochi to as one of his residences, but were opened to the public after his death in 1962. The various gardens were designed to show off each of the four seasons.
    okochi-sanso-2.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-11.jpg
  • Okochi Sanso “Mountain Villa” is the former home and garden of the Japanese film actor Denjiro Okochi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is known for its gardens and buildings that are recorded as cultural properties by the national government including: a traditional Japanese villa and teahouses set within a Japanese strolling garden. They were built up over the years by Okochi to as one of his residences, but were opened to the public after his death in 1962. The various gardens were designed to show off each of the four seasons.
    okochi-sanso-9.jpg
  • Okochi Sanso “Mountain Villa” is the former home and garden of the Japanese film actor Denjiro Okochi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is known for its gardens and buildings that are recorded as cultural properties by the national government including: a traditional Japanese villa and teahouses set within a Japanese strolling garden. They were built up over the years by Okochi to as one of his residences, but were opened to the public after his death in 1962. The various gardens were designed to show off each of the four seasons.
    okochi-sanso-3.jpg
  • Okochi Sanso “Mountain Villa” is the former home and garden of the Japanese film actor Denjiro Okochi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is known for its gardens and buildings that are recorded as cultural properties by the national government including: a traditional Japanese villa and teahouses set within a Japanese strolling garden. They were built up over the years by Okochi to as one of his residences, but were opened to the public after his death in 1962. The various gardens were designed to show off each of the four seasons.
    okochi-sanso-4.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-17.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-10.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-5.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-3.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-19.jpg
  • Sogenchi Pond Garden - Tenryuji has been ranked first among Kyoto's "Five Great Zen Temples".  Muso Soseki, the temple's founding abbot and famous garden designer, created Tenryuji's landscape garden which, unlike the temple buildings, survived the many fires and is considered one of the oldest of its kind.  This is a "borrowed landscape" garden, taking in the background scenery of the hills of  Arashiyama as part of the garden's composition. Sogenchi pond and Ishigumi rock clusters in the garden are this pond garden's main ingredients and what makes it so special.
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  • Okochi Sanso “Mountain Villa” is the former home and garden of the Japanese film actor Denjiro Okochi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is known for its gardens and buildings that are recorded as cultural properties by the national government including: a traditional Japanese villa and teahouses set within a Japanese strolling garden. They were built up over the years by Okochi to as one of his residences, but were opened to the public after his death in 1962. The various gardens were designed to show off each of the four seasons.
    okochi-sanso-1.jpg
  • Gio-ji Temple Garden in Arashiyama Kyoto/  In recent years the temple was left unattended and fell in disrepair until an enterprising nun Chishoni moved in and tidied the grounds. Chishoni had been a geisha before taking the vows as a nun. Giyo-ji is a small hermitage now, and its main feature is its moss garden. A small stream crosses through the garden, allowing different types of moss to grow.  The garden is surrounded by a path.  On the northern side, there is a bamboo grove nicely integrated in the composition of the garden as a whole.  Giyo-ji is one of the best moss gardens in Kyoto, after the more famous Koke-dera.
    gio-ji-9.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -15.jpg
  • Tenryuji Sogenchi Pond Garden - Tenryuji Garden has been ranked first among Kyoto's "Five Great Zen Temples". Tenryuji was established in 1339, and like many other temples burnt down several times over its history. Muso Soseki, the temple's founding abbot and famous garden designer, created Tenryuji's landscape garden which, unlike the temple buildings, survived the many fires and is considered one of the oldest of its kind, that is "borrowed landscape" garden, taking in the background scenery of the hills of  Arashiyama as part of the garden's composition. Sogenchi pond and Ishigumi rock clusters in the garden are this pond garden's essential ingredients.
    tenryuji-9-crop.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -2.jpg
  • 16.  Tenryuji 天龍寺 has been ranked first among Kyoto's ‘Five Great Zen Temples’.  Muso Soseki, the temple's founding abbot and famous garden designer, is said to have created Tenryuji's garden which, unlike the temple buildings,  survived several fires intact and is considered one of the oldest gardens of its kind. This is a shakkei or borrowed landscape garden, integrating the background scenery of the hills of Arashiyama as part of the garden's composition. Rather than physically entering the garden, it shows a 3D effect and was meant to be viewed from a distance.  It is often cited as a one of the best examples of the use of borrowed scenery gardens in Japan.
    16.KYOTO-TENRYUJI-03.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -23.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -21.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -19.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -13.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -4.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji-26.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -16.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -11.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -18.jpg
  • 16.  Tenryuji 天龍寺 has been ranked first among Kyoto's ‘Five Great Zen Temples’.  Muso Soseki, the temple's founding abbot and famous garden designer, is said to have created Tenryuji's garden which, unlike the temple buildings,  survived several fires intact and is considered one of the oldest gardens of its kind. This is a shakkei or borrowed landscape garden, integrating the background scenery of the hills of Arashiyama as part of the garden's composition. Rather than physically entering the garden, it shows a 3D effect and was meant to be viewed from a distance.  It is often cited as a one of the best examples of the use of borrowed scenery gardens in Japan.
    16.KYOTO-TENRYUJI-01.jpg
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Arashiyama near Kyoto that features over 1200 stone Rakan or disciples of Buddhism that were carved from across Japan under the guidance of sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Each sculpture is a display of expressive faces and gestures that still manage to translate through the moss that covers them.
    Otagi-Nenbutsuji -8.jpg
  • 16.  Tenryuji 天龍寺 has been ranked first among Kyoto's ‘Five Great Zen Temples’.  Muso Soseki, the temple's founding abbot and famous garden designer, is said to have created Tenryuji's garden which, unlike the temple buildings,  survived several fires intact and is considered one of the oldest gardens of its kind. This is a shakkei or borrowed landscape garden, integrating the background scenery of the hills of Arashiyama as part of the garden's composition. Rather than physically entering the garden, it shows a 3D effect and was meant to be viewed from a distance.  It is often cited as a one of the best examples of the use of borrowed scenery gardens in Japan.
    16.KYOTO-TENRYUJI-02.jpg
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