Apr 12, 2016 - 1 min read

Spring in Arashiyama

A scenic stroll in Arashiyama

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Arashiyama’s iconic Togetsukyo Bridge packed with visitors.

Arashiyama’s iconic Togetsukyo Bridge packed with visitors. (Photo: YX Koh)

A walk through the bamboo groves has the magical ability to quieten one’s mind.

A walk through the bamboo groves has the magical ability to quieten one’s mind. (Photo: YX Koh)

Looked up and I’m greeted with this beautiful sight of cherry blossoms and bamboo leaves.

Looked up and I’m greeted with this beautiful sight of cherry blossoms and bamboo leaves. (Photo: YX Koh)

Visitors can take a leisure boat tour down the Hozu River.

Visitors can take a leisure boat tour down the Hozu River. (Photo: YX Koh)

The forested mountains coloured with occasional bursts of pink.

The forested mountains coloured with occasional bursts of pink. (Photo: YX Koh)

A scenic stroll by the Hozu River under the shade of trees

A scenic stroll by the Hozu River under the shade of trees (Photo: YX Koh)

Arashiyama’s iconic Togetsukyo Bridge packed with visitors.

A walk through the bamboo groves has the magical ability to quieten one’s mind.

Looked up and I’m greeted with this beautiful sight of cherry blossoms and bamboo leaves.

Visitors can take a leisure boat tour down the Hozu River.

The forested mountains coloured with occasional bursts of pink.

A scenic stroll by the Hozu River under the shade of trees

Arashiyama is a district in the outskirts of Kyoto known for its stunning spring and autumnal colours. An hour train ride away from Kyoto, it makes for a perfect day trip and there are so many activities to do there – boating, cycling, exploring the temples and bamboo grove.

I visited Arashiyama during the cherry blossom season. It was expectedly packed with visitors, both local and foreign. The district was bustling with activity and there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Amid all that hustle and bustle, one could still seek pockets of peace and quiet in the bamboo groves and forested mountains.

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Odilia Sindy Okinawati

Odilia Sindy Okinawati 8 years ago

This place is so romantic, and more romantic in the spring!

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Yunxuan Koh

Yunxuan Koh Photographer 8 years ago

yeah, the bamboo groves are especially popular among couples!

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Katie Jackson

Katie Jackson 8 years ago

Fantastic photos! I loved visiting there in the fall and have always wanted to go in the spring. You photos convinced me that I must go immediately.

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Yunxuan Koh

Yunxuan Koh Photographer 8 years ago

I haven't visited in autumn and I would definitely love to. You should go before the sakura is gone!

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