Arashiyama: More than just Bamboo Forest!

Unlike our past visit to Kyoto , we decided to stay a night at Arashiyama instead of past day trips. Didn’t regret the decision as it really allowed us to visit the other side of Arashiyama ! As we stayed in a ryokan in Arashiyama, we managed to take the romantic train through a scenic route and then the hozugawa river boat ride down the slow paced city. The views were amazing ! Another fun thing to do for families would be to hike up the monkey park (warning: it is quite a steep hike!) It amazing to see the rangers ensuring that both visitors and the monkeys are safe . They actually keep a lookout on the moody monkeys and follow through if any angry monkeys are near visitors. The monkey feeding are also safe as human foes into a hut and feed the monkeys through the window grills. Our stay at the Onsen Kadensho was amazing! Other than a public bath for each gender (which has an outdoor/open air bath) there are 5 private onsens where guests can queue for ! They also provide interesting kaiseki dinner and Japanese buffet breakfast! Pretty yukata are provided for all guests! Best part: it is located just 2mins walk from the arashiyama local train station! Stay: Kyoto-Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho Attractions: Arashiyama Monkey Park, Sagano Romantic train, Hozugawa River Boat Ride. #2024wish