Rakusai Map

Rakusai is the west area of Kyoto City.Arashiyama is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto, known for its cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.

The Arashiyama area has popular tourist spots such as the World Heritage Tenryuji Temple, bamboo groves, Arashiyama Monkey Park, and the Sagano Trolley Train.

Arashiyama is conveniently accessible by train (JR, Hankyu, and Randen).There are many sightseeing spots along the Randen line.

Within the Rakusai area, six sites (about one-third of Kyoto's World Heritage sites) are registered as World Heritage sites.

Kinkakuji Temple, Kozanji Temple, Kokedera Temple, Tenryuji Temple, Ninnaji Temple, and Ryoanji Temple.

Omuro-zakura (cherry blossoms) at Ninnaji Temple are famous for their late blooming, and the view of the five-story pagoda and cherry blossoms is wonderful.

Senganzakura cherry blossom" at Oharano Shrine is a fantastic cherry blossom that can only be seen for a few days.The Randen "Cherry Tunnel" will also be illuminated.

Enrian is open to the public only during the fall foliage season.It is a well-known spot for people in the know.Hogonin is open to the public during the fall foliage season.

During the Matsuo Festival (oide) at Matsunoo Taisha, visitors can see a boat carrying a portable shrine cross the Katsura River.

On August 15 of the lunar calendar, Kangetsu no Yuube is held at Osawa Pond in Daikakuji Temple to enjoy the harvest moon in the middle of autumn.