On Sunday a couple of weeks ago, Mayako and I visited Arashiyama and walked around the town. We were a bit surprised to see how quiet the most popular sightseeing spot was. But in a sense, I found we were lucky because it was such a rare opportunity to experience quiet Arashiyama on Sunday. I am sure Arashiyama will be packed again with visitors from all over the world.
There are lots of great restaurants in Arashiyama. I love Soba noodles, so from time to time when I visit Arashiyama, my lunch is Yoshimura. Good Soba noodles and nice Sake's to pair with. Also, their ambience is superb, plus the view from the upper floor is spectacular.
Even though Arashiyama sounds like one of the oldest towns with lots of culture and history (that is true, though), there are new concept restaurants with emerging chefs - I love "Mama" (not mother Mama, but it means "As is" in Japanese). It is an Italian restaurant offering really tasty Pizza's and Pasta's with nice appetizers. They have a good wine list, too. Having delicious Pizza with a glass of wine in a very comfortable space is heavenly...
We took movies in each place we stopped. Click on the blue & arrow icon and you can see the movies taken there.
Also, I took several 360 degree images in the Bamboo Grove.
Click on the blue circle icon below to view the video footage of each location.
Starting from the south-end of Togetsu-kyo Bridge.
Walking on the bridge.
Popular Coffee stand "Arabica".
Getting closer to Arashiyama Park - Kameyama Zone.
Blonze statues of two historical figures.
Getting into the beautiful promenade of Bamboo grove.
North entrance of "Tenryu-ji" temple.
Popular "Nonomiya" shrine.
Exiting the pathway of Arashiyama Bamboo grove.
Main shopping and dining street of Arashiyama.
