[2025 Kyoto Restaurant] Travel Guide for Arashiyama Yoshimura (Updated Jun)

📍 Itinerary Overview Day 1 📸 Kinkakuji Temple/ Kiyomizu-dera Temple 📸 Kyoto Fushimi Inari 🥟Meal & Shopping : Nishiki Market 📸 Kyoto Station & Tower ⛩️Light show in the big stairs of Kyoto station Day 2 📸 kyoto arashiyama 📸 Bamboo Groves 📸 Tenryuji 📸 Togetsukyo Bridge 🍱Meal : Unagi rice for Lunch 📸 Gion area Hanami-koji Street 📸 Shijo Avenue to Kenninji Temple 📸 Yasaka Pagoda 🍤Meal : Menkui Kinya Udon & Tempura 🏠 Accommodation : Hotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami #arashimaya #travel #thingstodo #kyoto #japan #myfavorite #京都

Kyoto Arashiyama area is lovely!

A place where you can enjoy soba while gazing at the scenic views of Arashiyama? There is a spot where you can eat soba while looking at the Togetsu Bridge in Arashiyama, and that place is called 'Arashiyama Yoshimura.' 😉 If you sit by the window, you can feel as if you're dining right in front of the river. When I visited, the window seats were all taken, so I ate at a table seat instead. But don't worry, the table seats also offer a great view! They have a variety of soba options, including both cold and hot soba, and you can enjoy them as part of a set with tempura, making it easy to choose according to your preference. 🤍 The restaurant opens at 11:00 AM, but there’s usually a queue starting about an hour earlier, so I recommend arriving early! 📍Arashiyama Yoshimura 〒616-8385 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Ukyo Ward, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho 3 ・Business hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ・Price range: ¥1,000-¥3,000 ・Nearest station: 6-minute walk from Arashiyama Station

Nestled in northern Kyoto, Kinkaku-ji—also known as the Golden Pavilion—is one of Japan’s most iconic and breathtaking cultural treasures. Covered in brilliant gold leaf and surrounded by a serene reflecting pond, this Zen Buddhist temple offers a view so stunning it feels like a scene from a painting. Originally built in the 14th century as a retirement villa for a shogun, Kinkaku-ji now stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Kyoto’s timeless elegance. The shimmering reflection of the golden temple on the still waters, framed by pine trees and seasonal blooms, creates a tranquil, almost dreamlike atmosphere that captures the essence of Japanese aesthetics. Don’t forget your camera—every angle of this temple is picture-perfect, especially in the morning light or during autumn when the golden pavilion is framed by fiery red maple leaves! If you’re visiting during autumn or winter, the colorful foliage or delicate snowfall enhances the temple’s beauty, turning the entire scene into a postcard-worthy moment. 📍 Address: Kinkaku-ji Temple (Rokuon-ji), 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan 💰 Average Price per Person: ~500 yen (approx. $3.50 USD) 💖 Reasons to Recommend: iconic architecture, peaceful setting, rich cultural history #kinkakuji #goldenpavilion #kyotonature #zenvibes #japanheritage #kyototravel #hiddenjapan #templesofjapan #travelinspiration #culturalescape #japanbucketlist #adventuretravel Location: Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji Temple), Kyoto, Japan Posted: May 1, 2025

From strolling under the iconic Thousand Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari to getting lost in the magical Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, every moment felt like a dream. I even hiked up to the Monkey Park (yes, wild monkeys!), then transformed into a local by renting a beautiful kimono and wandering through the charming Gion district. Over in Osaka, I explored the 2025 Expo preview, devoured buttery A5 Wagyu, unbelievably fresh sushi, and melt-in-your-mouth king crab that seafood dreams are made of. Namba made the perfect base—close to everything, buzzing with life, and full of hidden gems. Kansai, you’ve won my heart.#travel #Osaka #gion#kyoto #matcha #kimono #wagyu

#kyoto #arashiyama #togetsukyo bridge #kyoto cuisine #maple leaves Popular tourist attraction Togetsukyo Bridge I met a kind foreign tourist who helped me take photos Super happy The Eighteen Arhats outside the restaurant are also a beautiful photo spot. New Totsuki's yuzu chicken seafood udon is of high quality This is the first time I have eaten maple leaf shaped bran. It tastes softer and more elastic than marshmallows. It was so delicious that I asked the waiter what it was. You will get addicted if you eat it The soup is moderately seasoned and has a nostalgic flavor #2月好地方2025

I had tea at a cute cafe for lunch! It was a Korean-style cafe for young people, and they had trendy acai and cute cakes that you often see in Korea🍰 In the evening, I moved to Arashiyama and went for a snack🚶 Maybe I just made it in time, but the yuba cheese I've always wanted to try was absolutely delicious♪ I went to Hogon-in Temple, a 10-minute walk from Arashiyama Station, to see the illuminated autumn leaves, and took some great photos! It was warm, so a thin outer layer was just right◎ There are so many more delicious things to eat in Kyoto, so I'd like to visit again😘

#Southeast Asia Flight Ticket Event Kyoto Local Arashiyama Restaurant Arashiyama Yoshimura ⏰Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 📍Location Address: Japan 〒616-8385 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, ３ Google Rating 4.2

#JulyTravelSupportEvent Yoshimura opened at 12 o'clock. I've always failed at soba when I go to Japan, but this time I visited with high expectations after hearing that it has a 600-year tradition. But the soba was just so-so. Ah, the best place to eat here is the window seat on the second floor overlooking the Dogesu River, so I recommend going early or making a reservation to eat at the best seat on the second floor!

Yoshimura Soba The tempura at Tempura Soba is crispy and delicious! It's a restaurant along the river, so there are counter seats where you can eat while looking at the river with Togetsukyo Bridge, so I think that's the best place to go! There were three of us, but we were guided by someone from the neighboring tofu shop (not near the river)... When it gets busy, the tofu shop seems to only provide space! I couldn't make a reservation, so I went 20 minutes before opening, but there were more than five groups lined up! 😶‍🌫️ #Arashiyama #KyotoTourism 3, Muginobaba-cho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8385 Access: About 15 minutes on foot from Arashiyama Station Opening hours: 11:00-16:00 (17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays)