Start
Start at Arashiyama Station
Walk
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
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
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
5 minutes
Rent a bicycle at Arashiyama Station
Bicycle
10 minutes
Bicycle
5 minutes

Gioji
Gioji is a small, quiet temple known for its maple trees and moss garden.
Bicycle
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.
Bicycle
5 minutes

Otagi Nenbutsuji
Otagi Nenbutsuji is a temple whose grounds are covered in hundreds of small stone statues.
Bicycle
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.
Bicycle
10 minutes
Finish
Arashiyama Station