Western Kyoto Area

About Western Kyoto Area

Natural area where you can feel the seasons.

The Rakusai area of Kyoto is characterized by its rich natural scenery and quiet environment.

Famous places such as Arashiyama and Sagano are located in this area, where visitors can enjoy bamboo forest paths and Hozu River rafting.

Historical temples such as Tenryuji Temple and Daikakuji Temple are also highlights of the area.

History

Kinkakuji(Temple)

Kinkakuji(Temple)

World Heritage
Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ninnaji(Temple)

Ninnaji(Temple)

World Heritage
663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ryoanji(Temple)

Ryoanji(Temple)

World Heritage
Stephane D'Alu, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tenryuji(Temple)

Tenryuji(Temple)

World Heritage
osakaosaka, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Daikakuji(Temple)

Daikakuji(Temple)

National Treasure
PlusMinus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Myoshinji(Temple)

Myoshinji(Temple)

Tomomarusan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Nature

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

Blue Lotus from Arashiyama, Kyoto, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bamboo grove path

Bamboo grove path

Naokijp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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