Landmark
Togetsukyo Bridge
渡月橋
Arashiyama's central landmark over the Katsura river, first built in the Heian period and last reconstructed in the 1930s, with forested mountains behind.
Key facts
- Station
- Arashiyama (Keifuku Arashiyama Line)5 min walk
- Admission
- Free entry
- Typical visit
- 20 min
Tip
A riverside park with cherry trees is next to the bridge. Crowds peak around early April and the second half of November.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Arashiyama and Sagano. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$239 per night. Where to stay in Arashiyama and Sagano
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02Map
Nearby places
- Nature Iwatayama Monkey Park 嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま A park on the Arashiyama mountainside where dozens of Japanese macaques roam freely, with views down over the city. Paid entry 1 h 8 min walk
- Temple Tenryu-ji 天龍寺 Founded in 1339 by shogun Ashikaga Takauji and ranked first among Kyoto's five great Zen temples. Paid entry 1 h 5 min walk
- Shrine Nonomiya Shrine 野宮神社 A small shrine on the bamboo grove path, marked by a black torii made in the style of unstripped timber. Free entry 15 min 7 min walk
- Landmark Sagano Scenic Railway 嵯峨野観光鉄道 A sightseeing train running 7 km from Torokko Saga Station, next to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, to Torokko Kameoka along the Hozu river gorge in about 25 minutes. Paid entry 1 h 30 min 1 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026