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ARASHIYAMAArashiyama (嵐山), sometimes called Ranzan, is an exclusive district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. Arashiyama also refers to the mountain across the Oi River which forms a backdrop to the district.Famous tourist sites in Arashiyama include: The romantic "Moon Crossing Bridge" (Togetsukyo Bridge),
famous for its views of cherry blossoms and autumn colors on the slopes of
Mt. Arishiyama Tenryuji Temple, the main temple of the Rinzai school, one of the two main sects of Zen Buddhism in Japan. Famous for its gardens including ponds.
The hamlet of Kiyotaki, a small scenic village at the base of Mt. Atago, the home to famous Shinto shrine. Matsuo Shrine, a half a mile south of the area, which is
home to a blessed spring. It is also one of the oldest shrines in the
Kyoto area, its founding extending back to
700 A.D. The restorative properties of the spring bring many local sake and
miso companies to the shrine for prayers that their product will be blessed.
Arashiyama Walking Tours
Arashiyama is a pleasant, touristy district in the
outskirts of Kyoto. Its landmark is the Togetsukyo Bridge which was
rebuilt in 1934 exactly like the original. Walk through the Sagano
Bamboo Grove, then onto Jojakkoji Temple, final home of Empress Dowager
Kenrei-mon-in. Later visit Tenryuji Temple,
a leading Zen temple built in 1339 famous for its landscape gardens.
Arashiyama is particularly beautiful during the cherry blossom and
autumn leaf seasons. (Article based on Wikipedia article and used under the GNU Free Documentation License) |
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