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Arashiyama: Kameoka to Arashiyama River Boat Trip
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  • Updated By Pixiekatten on January 17, 2007
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  • River Boat on Hozu River - Kyoto
    River Boat on Hozu River
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    Hop on the train from Kyoto to Kameoka. From Kameoka station it's a 5-10min walk to the boats, just follow signs. Sign up and pay when entering the building and you're named will be called out when it's your turn to board. There's a kiosk in the wainting room selling snacks and sodas. Boats leave frequently and when I went it's was a busy day but still waiting time wasn't more then 30min. Boats are poled along Hozu River and the trip takes about 2 hours and give you plenty of time to explore Arashiyama afterwords. Its just a more interesting way of getting there, sliding down waterfalls and gliding past a green mountainious scenery and turtles sunbathing on rocks... A highlight is when the boat makes a break when it has reached halfway and a kiosk-boat appears from nowhere and sell snacks and icecold drinks! (See pic). Boats depart daily between 9:00 and 15:30 (between 10:00 and 14:30 from December to mid March). Cost: 3900 Yen per person.

  • Directions: When leaving the Kameoka station just follow signs for river boats. Its about a 7 min walk from the station.

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    Arashiyama: Monkeys! (Arashiyama)
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  • Updated By vic&michael on March 23, 2005
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  • Arashiyama - Kyoto
    by vic&michael
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    Arashiyama is a romantic day trip, with a park, and a river to row boats on. But, you cannot miss the monkeys! You have to climb a small hill to get to the monkeys, but it's well worth it, and, if lots of little kids can do it, so can you! The monkeys are free range, and it's the visitors who go inside a hut with fencing so they can feed the monkeys with penuts. They are just fascinating to watch, with their distinct & quirky personalities, and their intelligent eyes. The monkeys do tend to have an obsession with grooming each other though! Careful not to stare at the monkeys in the eyes, or they feel challenged and may show aggression! You will get some awesome photo closeups and chances to take funny monkey photos. Check out mine in my Travelogues! There's an observation platform as well, where you can look out over Kyoto city. The opening hours are everyday between 9:00am and 4:30pm.

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  • Address: Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama.
  • Phone: 075-872-0950
  • Directions: From Hankyu Line:Arashiyama Station - 5 mins walk. From Keifuku Line: Arashiyama Station - 5 mins walk.
  • Website: http://www.iwatayama.ne.jp

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    Arashiyama: Admiring the beauty of Arashiyama
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  • By Restless-in-kl on January 3, 2006
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  • Tenruji garden - Kyoto
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    To me, Arashiyama is a lovely outdoor park, perfect for all seasons. I was told that autumn was the best time to visit as the trees put on quite a show dressed in their wonderful display of colours. We were early yet again, but we were still impressed by its freshness and serenity. Here's a glimpse of how we spent a day here. Most of the details are in the travelogue as it's too much to fit here : - visit Tenruji Temple - walk through the bamboo grove - took the Sagano Romantic train to Kameoka - experience the spectacular boat ride down Hozu River

  • Directions: From Kyoto Station, go to platform 33 and take JR Sagano train to Saga-Arashiyama. Journey is about 20 min. Continue to JR Kameoka station if you plan to take the boat ride down Hozu River which will bring you back to Arashiyama.
  • Website: www.hozugawakudari.jp

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    Arashiyama: Walk through the bamboo forest
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  • By ClareyD on May 16, 2005
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  • Bamboo Forest - Kyoto
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    by ClareyD
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    For a change of pace from the many temples in Kyoto we found it great to take 1/2 a day in Arashiyama (North West Kyoto). A short walk from the Saga-Arashiyama JR Station is an area of bamboo forest that you can wander through. It was very peaceful when we were there and was great to see the towering bamboo.

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  • Address: Arashiyama
  • Directions: From the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station turn right and follow the alley ways and small roads directly west into the bamboo forest. From there you can head south towards the river, across the bridge to the monkey park (see off the beaten path)

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    Arashiyama: Arashiyama
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  • By DirtyRudy on June 3, 2003
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  • Takebayashi - Bamboo Forest - Kyoto
    Takebayashi - Bamboo Forest
    by DirtyRudy
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    Arashiyama is a great place to spend a beautiful day. There are plenty of food vendors ("yatai") so there's no need to eat at any restaurants. It's located right next to Katsura River and has excellent views of the mountains. Taking a walk in the park, you'll run into a bamboo forest that's dark and eerie, but strangely beautiful. You can also take the Toroko "Romantic" Train which winds its way through a wonderful gorge. Have some yakiimo (baked sweet potato) while you're there!

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  • Directions: Take the Hankyuu Densha all the way to Arashiyama Station!

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    Arashiyama: Arashiyama: combining nature's beauty with culture
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  • By aukahkay on April 10, 2007
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  • Arashiyama in spring - Kyoto
    Arashiyama in spring
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    Arashiyama is a pleasant district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. Its landmark is the wooden (now partially concrete) Togetsukyo Bridge with forested Mount Arashiyama as backdrop. There are many things to see and do in the Arashiyama area. Tenryuji, a leading Zen temple, shops, cafes and restaurants are found in the district's busy center around Togetsukyo Bridge and Keifuku Arashiyama Station. North of the central area, there are bamboo groves and a residential district with several small temples, scattered along the base of the wooded mountains. Arashiyama is best explored on foot or by rental bicycle. If you don't feel up to it, you could hire a rickshaw but it will set you back a hefty Y8000 for a half hour ride for two!

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  • Directions: Take bus 28 from Kyoto Station.

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    Arashiyama: ARASHIYAMA
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  • Updated By heywinks on December 25, 2002
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  • At Monkey Park overlooking Arashiyama - Kyoto
    At Monkey Park overlooking
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    by heywinks
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    This western area of Kyoto is beautiful. Tranquil, peaceful, calm. The scenery amazing & breathtaking. You can see the famous Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Nison-in Temple, Monkey Park, Tehryuji Temple, & some interesting museums & souvenir shops. Once you arrive in Arashiyama, everyone just walks from place to place. Clean air, nice people, lots to see. You can take a bus or rent a bicycle if you want but I think walking is best. Wear comfortable shoes when you come here!

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  • Directions: Take Hankyu or JR train to Arashiyama Station. A bus is also available from central Kyoto.

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    Arashiyama: Use Kyoto as a base and go for...
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  • Updated By GenkiMac on September 13, 2002
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  • Arashiyama - Kyoto
    by GenkiMac
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    Use Kyoto as a base and go for day trips. Visit Kobe and Arashiyama and Nara and Himeji. These places all have parts which rival Kyoto in it's old world feel. Himeji has one of the best castles in Japan(definately the best I've seen), Arshiyama and Nara have interesting temples and old narrow traditional streets to stroll around and Kobe is a bit different as a result of the earthquake in 1995 but has great restaurants/ shopping next to the harbour with gorgeous night views...

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  • Directions: See the travelogues once they are constructed for photos and see a map of Japan for locations!
  • Other Contact: This photo was taken in Arashiya

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    Arashiyama: Visit Arashiyama in Autumn...
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  • By j-san on August 26, 2002
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  • Arashiyama - Kyoto
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    Visit Arashiyama in Autumn (November). *Beautiful* red maple leaves! But AVOID THE WEEKEND!! Even during the week, at the height of the season, it can be VERY crowded.

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  • Directions: If you take the train from Kyoto station, take the local train, not the express. Get off at Saga Arashiyama station. You will need to walk north to get out of the shopping zone and into the beautiful

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    Arashiyama: Nishi Market not just an ordinary market
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  • By sacrebleu on November 10, 2007
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  • Arashiyama - Kyoto
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    After a few days in Tokyo, I didn’t bother to do anymore shopping in Kyoto. However, Nishi Market is a must visit. It is a very big long market full of grocery/souvenir shops. The highlight was of course seeing vegetables and fruits which I had never seen before. Japanese produces all looked so scrumptious and fresh. I saw these tiny thumb sized “potatoes” packed neatly in a plastic box but I couldn’t confirm whether they were indeed potatoes cos’ I don’t speak Japanese. There are sweet shops sell beautiful ornate floral like candies. I have bought some back, they looked better than their taste. But the mission was not just browsing! We aimed to find a tea shop which sold quality matcha tea powder. After an hour or so, we have found this oldish tea shop where we had stayed for another hour because the shop owner (it was family run) was so keen to tell us all about matcha. He was stern but very helpful and knowledgeable about what he does. He showed us how to make proper matcha and let us tasted some of his tea products. I like the texture of matcha but not so much of its taste, think he wouldn’t be too happy if he knew I prefer the matcha latte from Starbucks in Tokyo!!

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