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Kyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji, Osaka — where to start?

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From the airport to Kyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji
1Train Kansai Airport → Kyoto Sta. About 80 min
JR Haruka limited express
2Train Kyoto Sta. → Saga-Arashiyama Sta. About 15 min
JR Sagano Line
Change at Kyoto Sta. · about 105 min total
Recommended Food in Kyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji
  1. Sabo Kogetsu ArashiyamaCaféJapanese desserts
  2. Oimatsu ArashiyamaCaféWagashi and matcha
  3. Kotokiki ChayaCaféSakura mochi
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Getting around Kyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji

MainJR Sagano Line: Kyoto Sta. to Saga-Arashiyama in about 15 min; Hankyu and Randen also reach Arashiyama

BusCity buses reach Kinkaku-ji and Ryoan-ji; from Ryoan-ji, the Randen Kitano Line is easiest to Arashiyama

PassThe bamboo grove is quiet before 8 a.m.

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Scenery·Nature

Sagano Romantic Train

嵯峨野トロッコ列車

A scenic train that runs about 25 minutes along the Hozu River gorge, especially popular in cherry-blossom and autumn-leaf season.

Area
Osaka · Kyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji
Location
Sagano
Getting there
Torokko Saga Sta. (next to JR Saga-Arashiyama Sta.)
Admission
One way: ¥880
Hours
Varies by date
Closed
Dec 30–Feb 28

The current trains retire after their last run on December 29, 2026; check the official site for 2027 service and fares.

As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.

Travel tips · Tickets go on sale online one month ahead and sell out fast in peak season.
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Scenery·NatureKyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

嵐山 竹林の小径

A path under a canopy of bamboo. Combine it with Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryu-ji.

Saga-Arashiyama Sta. · Arashiyama Sta.
Historic·TemplesKyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

金閣寺

A temple famous for its gold-leafed pavilion reflected in a pond — Kyoto's signature view.

About 40 min by bus from Kyoto Sta.
Historic·TemplesKyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji

Ryoan-ji Temple

龍安寺

A Zen temple famous for its rock garden of 15 stones on white gravel.

Bus stop Ryoanji-mae
Historic·TemplesKyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji

Tenryu-ji Temple

天龍寺

A World Heritage temple with a beautiful pond garden set against the Arashiyama hills.

Saga-Arashiyama Sta. · Randen Arashiyama Sta.
Scenery·NatureKyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji

Togetsukyo Bridge

渡月橋

A bridge across the river at Arashiyama; its mountain backdrop is an emblem of Kyoto.

Hankyu Arashiyama Sta.
Scenery·NatureKyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま

A hilltop park home to over 100 wild monkeys, with a view over Kyoto from the summit.

5 min walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Sta.
Shopping streetKyoto: Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji

Arashiyama shopping street

嵐山商店街

The street from Togetsukyo Bridge to Tenryu-ji, lined with Kyoto sweets and kimono-fabric goods shops.

Randen Arashiyama Sta.
Historic·TemplesTenma·Tenjinbashisuji

Osaka Castle

大阪城

The castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Visit the main keep's observation deck and the large castle park.

Tanimachi 4-chome Sta. · Morinomiya Sta.