7 days in Japan- 10/20/2023-10/26/2023
Day 6- Kyoto-10/25/2023
Arashiyama, Kyoto
Arashiyama district is located on the northwest edge of Kyoto City and about a 15/20 minutes train ride from downtown Kyoto. This area is among the most popular sightseeing areas in Kyoto as there are many things to see and visit such at the Tenryuji Temple and the bamboo grove which we already visited the last time we were in Kyoto. There is also the Iwatayama Monkey park which we are headed to.
Main street right outside the train station
Lots of tourists visiting the area.
A group of tourists.
We are now at the Togetsukyo bridge over looking the Katsura river
We are headed to the river bank on the right of this picture.
Panoramic view of the bridge and the river.
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On the bridge...
Beautiful view from the bridge
The Togetsukyo is a 1508 ft. bridge built across the Katsura River. The first bridge here was built in 836, while the current one was finished in 1934. Although the bridge appears to be made of wood, its columns and beams are reinforced concrete, and only the low protective wall along the edge of the bridge are made from cypress wood.
Beautiful vista from this bench over looking the bridge, the river and the Arashiyama mountain.
The bridge has been a landmark in the Arashiyama district for over 400 year.
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Katsura river boat ride.
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People looking for shell fish?
I am not sure what kind of event it is but there are so many students gathering in this area.
Students walking around the area.
A sea of students.
Further down is the Katsura-gawa river that flows through Arashiyama.
How beautiful is the scenery?
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You can also do a Hozugawa river boat ride (2 hours) journey.
The bank of the river.
Blue boats docking on the shore.
Students are having fun paddling the boat.
They are also competing against each other to make it even more interesting.
A local fisherman passing by
Panoramic view of the river and the mountains on the horizon.
More boats docking on the shore.
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This area looks so romantic!
NEXT... Day 6- Iwatayama Monkey park, Kyoto