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Arashiyama
Arashiyama Photo: Takeshi Kuboki from Amagasaki, Japan CC BY 2.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Nishikyō Ward / Arashiyama

Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty

Arashiyama

Arashiyama (嵐山, Storm Mountain) is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district.

From the Wikipedia article “Arashiyama” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Arashiyama. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest stationTorokko Arashiyama Station, 0.9 km (straight line)
TypePlace of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site
MoreWikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Arashiyama?
Torokko Arashiyama Station. It is 0.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Arashiyama a designated cultural property?
Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site.

Nearby

Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture
Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture
0.8 km away · Ukyō Ward
Ōkōchi Sansō
Ōkōchi Sansō
0.9 km away · Ukyō Ward
Tenryū-ji Temple
Tenryū-ji Temple
1.0 km away · Ukyō Ward
Fukuda Art Museum
Fukuda Art Museum
1.0 km away · Ukyō Ward
Jōjakkō-ji Temple
Jōjakkō-ji Temple
1.1 km away · Ukyō Ward
Diorama Kyoto Japan
Diorama Kyoto Japan
1.6 km away · Ukyō Ward

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture: Vanbasten 23 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ōkōchi Sansō: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tenryū-ji Temple: osakaosaka (CC BY-SA 3.0), Fukuda Art Museum: 運動会プロテインパワー (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jōjakkō-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Diorama Kyoto Japan: Braveheart (CC BY-SA 4.0)