Arashiyama Images (15 images)
Arashiyama - this western part of Kyoto is dismissed in most Western guidebooks in a brief paragraph suggesting "other attractions", the area is rightfully very popular with Japanese visitors. First and foremost, Tenryuji Temple is one of Japan's most famous gardens Sogenchi Pond Garden which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple also has a well known vegetarian restaurant serving "Shojin Ryori" temple cuisine. Cruises along the Hozu River, the Bamboo Grove...
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Hozu River Arashiyama
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Rakan Statues at Tenryuji Temple, Arashiyama
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Sake Barrels on Display at Matsuo Shrine
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Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama
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Tsukubai, Japanese Water Basin
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Tenryuji Sogenchi Garden
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Ikebana Display
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Hozu River Boats, Arashiyama
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Kyoto Rickshaws
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Chanting Monks at Daikakuji Temple
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Admiring the Sogenchi Pond Garden at Tenryuji
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Shojin Ryori Temple Cuisine
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Matsuo Shrine Modern Japanese Garden
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Sagano Bamboo Forest
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Kyoto Rickshaw Puller