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Arashiyama, Kyoto: Where to Stay & What to Do

Arashiyama is a great Kyoto base for both. Bamboo forest, monkey park, riverboat afternoons. Rent a whole home near Arashiyama on VRBO, then book tours and experiences nearby on Viator — the trip planned end to end.

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Why base yourself in Arashiyama?

Bamboo forest, monkey park, riverboat afternoons. It's a smart base for a mix of downtime and exploring — a whole home from VRBO for space, and Viator's tours and tickets for everything worth seeing nearby.

Common questions

What's the best area to stay in Arashiyama?

Staying in Arashiyama keeps you close to the action with a whole home's worth of space. Browse VRBO rentals for the area, and use Viator to see which tours and attractions are within easy reach before you pick your spot.

What is there to do in Arashiyama?

Plenty — Viator lists tours, tickets, food experiences and day trips in Arashiyama and across Kyoto. Book the big-ticket experiences ahead (they sell out), and leave room for the neighbourhood finds you'll make on foot.