Arashiyama is a beautiful area just outside of the center of Kyoto, filled with nature, cultural sites, and memorable experiences. From monkey sightings to famous bamboo groves, here’s a rundown ...

Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, so it is no wonder the city is teeming with unique hotels, hostels, ryokans, and ...

KYOTO--Beware the “yokai” ghouls and hobgoblins ... could be found lurking near Kitano Tenmangu shrine. In the Saga-Arashiyama district, it was said there is an exit from hell.

22, according to the Kyoto Local Meteorological Office. As of Nov. 28, the figure was still only 20-30 percent. Japan Meteorological ... at each tourist spot. The Arashiyama district in the ...

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The Oi River runs through the district of Arashiyama in Kyoto and offers boats you can rent to explore its exquisite scenery. Japan is home to majestic castles like the Matsumoto Castle ...

Winter (December to February) is the best time for skiing and hot springs. Two women walk within the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan. (photo via G Adventures) (Photo Credit: (photo via G ...